Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Riga, Latvia
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Aug 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,550 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for the rest of the world; 2990 EUR per year for EU/EEA, Switzerland, CIS countries, Georgia and Ukraine citizens
Key Summary
Introduction
- Degree awarded: Professional Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
- Qualification awarded: Company and Institution Manager
- Internship: Latvian or foreign tourism and hospitality companies
- Study duration: 4 academic years
- Study language: English
Tourism is one of the most dynamic, global, and demanding sectors in the world. Studying in this field stands for learning how to organize and manage trips and journeys, the principles of the hotel and other accommodation service management, the principles of catering, tourism logistics, and the very essence of business, as well as its cornerstones. Tourism today is unimaginable without technology, thus, students learn how to use technology in business management and service delivery. All of this ensures that those who study hospitality management at Turība University, receive a degree that’s valued anywhere in Europe.
The study program “Tourism and Hospitality Management” offers the knowledge necessary in the field of tourism and hospitality, as well as provides the opportunity to practically develop skills in both - teamwork and in a multicultural environment, which is becoming a necessity in today's globalization. During their studies, students learn to understand different cultures and ways of thinking, as well as develop critical thinking and the ability to express their opinions in a structured manner. These are the values that graduates can put into practice in their professional lives. Graduates of the study program receive not only a diploma of higher education but also a certificate of participation in additional activities.
During their studies, students get to know the “backstage” work of many hospitality and tourism companies both in Latvia and abroad. One of the most valuable benefits is a study visit to the world's leading tourism exhibition ITB Berlin. Thanks to that the students have an opportunity to get acquainted with the latest hospitality management trends both in Europe and worldwide.
Bachelor's study program Tourism and Hospitality Management for the fourth time has been awarded the prestigious UNWTO – United Nations World Tourism Organization TedQual accreditation to the maximal term – four years, until 2022.
Program Benefits
- Every year ~200 students of tourism spend their summers outside Latvia, by having traineeships in tourism companies in different countries.
- The only study program in Northern Europe, which is appraised by UN WTO, has been assigned the highest quality assessment in the tourism education world – TedQual certificate.
Accreditation
Tourism programs have been awarded with the prestigious UNWTO – United Nations World Tourism Organization TedQual accreditation. Turiba University is the only University in Baltic States and Northern Europe which holds this prestigious accreditation.
Admissions
Curriculum
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Program Outcome
In the 1st academic year, you will be introduced to the basic work principles of the world’s fastest-growing industry – tourism. In this academic year, students become aware of the versatility and comprehensive nature of the tourism industry and acquire the principles of catering services. You will learn to work in an international environment, learn foreign languages, and social psychology.
In the 2nd academic year, you will learn the principles of business management –from general business management and economic principles to the legal framework of business. The acquired knowledge will help you to start your own business. Knowledge acquired in this course is necessary both to establish a business and be an employee.
In the 3rd academic year, you will find out the current trends in tourism economics and globalization, you will acquire marketing of services and international tourism, and develop a real tourism marketing project. Business management is impossible without the ability to plan and manage company finances; therefore, you will acquire both principles of accountancy and tax system.
In the 4th academic year, the focus is on an understanding of world tourism market regularities. You will improve your knowledge on the significance of globalization processes in the tourism and hospitality industry and you will find out why corporate responsibility is now realized in the world and attention is paid to sustainability; you will also develop skills to work in the e-environment. In the development of diploma paper, you will apply all acquired knowledge in this or previous courses.
Career Opportunities
- Hotel, guest house and other places of accommodation manager
- Manager of restaurants, bars, and other places of catering
- Travel agent
- Travel consultant
- Business owner and manager
- Work in state and municipal institutions