The programme comprises a combination of different types of courses. Firstly, there are disciplinary-based courses from sociology, economics, geography and environmental studies. Secondly, there are domain-specific and interdisciplinary courses with linkages to tourism. And thirdly, you will attend courses devoted to the development of research and other academic skills. Most courses are co-taught by instructors from both Breda University of Applied Sciences and Wageningen University.
Semester 1: First acquaintance with key-disciplines and domain
| Course |
credits |
|---|
| Society, history & globalisation |
6 |
| Tourism economics |
6 |
| Tourism & environment |
6 |
| Tourism, principles & practice |
6 |
| Research methods |
6 |
Semester 2: Multi-disciplinary exploration of domain
| Course |
credits |
|---|
| Sociology & tourism |
6 |
| Consumer behaviour & marketing management |
6 |
| Tourism geography |
6 |
| National field project |
6 |
| Statistics & mathematics |
6 |
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Semester 3: Tourism business, policy and governance
| Course |
credits |
|---|
| Tourism, development & planning |
6 |
| Policy, governance & law |
6 |
| Organisational behaviour & business management |
6 |
| Philosophy of science and ethics in tourism |
6 |
| Research methods |
6 |
Semester 4: Synthesis
| Course |
credits |
|---|
| Cross-cultural studies |
6 |
| Tourism systems analysis |
6 |
| Tourism destination management |
6 |
| International field practicum |
12 |
Semester 5: Elective component
| Course |
credits |
|---|
| Minor |
30 |
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Semester 6: Critical reflection and new approaches
| Course |
credits |
|---|
| Designing innovative governance arrangements |
6 |
| Sustainability & technology development |
6 |
| Bachelor thesis |
18 |
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