Study programme - BSc Tourism

Tourism is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. As such, it is important that students develop a broad understanding of the tourism domain. The BSc Tourism curriculum is designed to meet this goal. In the course of the programme, students move progressively towards increased educational independence. Educational guidance is at its height during the first year and gradually decreases over the next two years. The first two years of the programme take place at Breda University of Applied Sciences. The third year takes place in Wageningen. However, most courses (in all three years) are co-taught by instructors from both Breda University of Applied Sciences and Wageningen University.

Year 1

This will be the introduction to the tourism phenomenon in Breda. You will become acquainted with the disciplines of sociology, economics, geography and environmental sciences and their respective contributions to the study of tourism. The basic disciplinary courses offer an overview of core concepts, theories and authors. Courses use lectures, seminars and excursion as the main teaching methods.

Year 2

In the second year, you will deepen your knowledge in Breda. You will be introduced to development- and cross-cultural studies, organization and consumer behaviour, philosophy of science and ethics, and tourism system analysis. You will also learn about the management of tourist destinations and expand on your research skills. Year two finishes with a four-week international field practical in Southeast Asia (or another region).

Year 3

Year three takes place at Wageningen University. You will learn about the latest innovations in management, policy, technology and sustainability in relation to tourism. In the first part of the year, you will choose and complete a minor. You can choose, for example, a minor in international development studies, management studies or environmental science. You can also complete your minor at another university or even in another country. In the final semester of the programme, you will finish your course work and complete a Bachelor thesis.

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