Lapland University of Applied Sciences (LAPIN AMK)
Bachelor of Hospitality Management in Tourism
Rovaniemi, Finland
DURATION
7 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,500 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* the amount of tuition fees depends on the starting year of your studies
Introduction
The Degree Program in Tourism focuses on giving our students the skills and knowledge required in the international tourism industry. Lapland is an international tourism destination that offers a real-life tourism laboratory and unique learning opportunities.
Our Degree Program in Tourism aims at providing the tourism and hospitality industry with managers who know how to balance travelers' expectations for memorable experiences while protecting nature, culture, and the whole planet.
The main emphasis and specialization area in the program is Tourism Management and Experience Design.
In the program-specific studies, we emphasize sustainability, risk management, and other field-related issues related to the tourism business.
Contemporary marketing, including eCommerce and product development, as well as various language and cultural studies, have an important role in the degree program.
We work in close connection with the local tourism business. The Degree Program in Tourism also has specific tourism companies in the area with which we have deeper cooperation, e.g., various projects and other study-related assignments.
In addition, we arrange company visits, trips, visiting lectures and other activities together with the working life.
You can expand your professional skills in practice in your training periods. The degree includes 30 ECTS of practical training which can also be completed outside Finland. Training enables you to create valuable networks and connections to tourism companies and other organizations in the field.
Follow the fast track to get your degree!
You can also apply for recognition of your previous skills and competencies at the very beginning of your studies. In addition, if you are working at the same time as your studies, it is possible for you to complete your studies in the working life through the process of pedagogisation of work. These options make it even possible for you to finish your studies within 2–2.5 years.
MTI offers you individual learning paths
Our Degree Programme in Tourism is part of MTI (Multidimensional Tourism Institute) and therefore, you can also choose:
- joint studies at Lapland University;
- interesting guest lectures.
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships at Lapland University of Applied Sciences for international degree programme students from outside the EU and EEA states.
Scholarships for a Bachelor’s degree programme:
At Lapland UAS, the annual tuition fee for international students from outside the EU and EEA states is EUR 9,500 per academic year.
Third year students
A student receives a scholarship on the basis of completing the Finnish assessment test and the progress of studies. The student must have completed at least 120 credits after the second year. Students who have achieved level 2 or 3 in language proficiency and made progress in their studies will receive a scholarship of EUR 4,750. The results of assessment tests completed during studies will be accepted.
Fourth year students
A student receives a scholarship on the basis of completing the Finnish assessment test and the progress of studies. The student must have completed at least 180 credits after the third year. Students who have achieved level 3 in language proficiency and made progress in their studies will receive a scholarship of EUR 1,500 in degree programmes of 210 credits and EUR 3,000 in degree programmes of 240 credits. The results of assessment tests completed during studies will be accepted.
Discretionary scholarships:
Lapland UAS may provide a discretionary scholarship for students from outside the EU and EEA states accepted through a separate application process for completing their studies when the student has completed all studies with the exception of the thesis. The scholarship (50% of the annual tuition fee) will be provided retroactively if the student can complete their degree within the target time. The discretionary scholarship is subject to a separate application process.
Tuition fee for a Master’s degree programme:
At Lapland UAS, the annual tuition fee for international students from outside the EU and EEA states is EUR 9,500 per academic year. There are no scholarships for Master's students.
Application:
The scholarship policies defined here apply to students selected for their studies in 2024.
Curriculum
Core Competence (Choose all)
- Finnish 1
- Finnish 2
- Swedish for Tourism Industry
- 3rd Language Studies
- Tourism and Hospitality in Global Economy
- Project Management Skills
- Designing Customer Experience
- Field Work and Career Options
- Diversity Management
- Sustainable Tourism Business
- Introduction to Marketing
- Legislation in Travel and Tourism
- Management Accounting
- Introduction to Financial Management
- Basic Training5
- Advanced Training
Profiling Competence (Choose all)
- Safety and Risks in Tourism Industry
- Development Project
- Destination Experience Management
- Career Orientation and Self-Branding
- High-End Experience Design
- Human Resource Management in Tourism
- Collaborative Experience Design
- Strategic Management in Tourism and Hospitality
- Risk Management in Tourism and Hospitality
- Marketing Project
- Digital Marketing and Branding
- Sustainable Pricing and Profitability Planning
- Sustainable Product and Service Design
- Nature and Wellbeing in Tourism
- Hospitality Experience Design Project
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovations
- Northern Environment and Nature in Tourism
Free-Choice Electives (Choose ects: 10)
- Finnish 3
- Finnish 4
- German Language in Services
Research and Development Competence (Choose all)
Thesis Process and Methodologies (Choose all)
- Applied Research Methods and Advanced Communication Skills
Bachelor's Thesis (Choose all)
- Planning Phase of the Bachelor´s Thesis
- Implementation Phase of the Bachelor´s Thesis
- Finishing Phase of the Bachelor´s Thesis
- Start your UAS studies
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Program Outcome
- Good language skills are highly valued in working life.
- You will work in multicultural teams.
- You will start creating your professional networks already during your studies.
- You will improve your language skills.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
We will offer you the skills and expertise required in the international tourism and hospitality industry. After your graduation, you will be able to work for private and public organizations having excellent competencies and skills in tourism-related subjects with a multicultural and international aspect.
After graduating from our program as a Bachelor of Hospitality Management, you will have many interesting career opportunities as an expert in the tourism and hospitality field, working, e.g., as a:
- Experience Designer
- Marketing/Sales Manager
- Travel Supervisor
- Customer Service/Event Manager
- Sustainable Travel Coordinator
- Project Manager/Coordinator
- Entrepreneur