Overview
Tourism is a highly dynamic, continuously developing phenomenon in an uncertain environment. Tourism is influenced by technological, environmental, and societal change. A profound analysis of the future helps to take better decisions today.
With its distinct focus on possible futures it is a great basis to start a career in Tourism Consulting, Tourism Strategy, Tourism Foresight, Tourism Entrepreneurship, and all fields that profit from looking into the future of tourism.
The Tourism Futures Studies program from Heilbronn University ensures that graduates possess heightened analytical skills, interdisciplinary knowledge, and strategic foresight to effectively address the multifaceted challenges of our time.
The study programme is meticulously designed to address the future challenges confronting the tourism and hospitality industry. This exploration is pivotal for molding future leaders in a dynamic, resilient, and socially responsible global tourism sector. The programme seamlessly integrates fundamental tourism concepts with a comprehensive understanding of interconnected challenges, employing dynamic approaches such as sustainability, resilience, and social integration across all modules.
Career Perspectives
The tourism branch is an extremely diverse sector. As a result of its rapid growth, it offers excellent career prospects for graduates of the M.Sc. in Tourism Futures Studies programme. Job opportunities exist in a wide range of globally-operating local, regional, national and international tourism organisations. Potential employers include the various public sector institutions and non-profit organisations that regulate and promote the tourism industry, as well as private tourism companies
Accreditation
Our programme is accredited by ACQUIN.
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Courses included:
- Tourism Futures Foundations & Methods
- Multidisciplinary Approaches to Tourism Futures
- Leadership & Global Talent Management
- Digital Transformation: Foundations, Business Models & AI in Tourism
- Understanding Futures from Art, Literature, Media & History
- Activism, Policy Innovations and Ethical Perspectives
- Integrated Tourism Futures Project
- Tourism Futures
Audience
As a consecutive Master’s programme, TFS is intended for students with a Bachelor’s degree in business or tourism. Our students are very diverse, with generally around half of them coming from outside of Germany. Further, you find students who have come directly from their Bachelor’s into our programme, as well as students that have already started their careers.
Lecturers
Our diverse group of professors, around half of which are international themselves, bring with them practical experience from all over the world in a variety of industries and fields. Additionally, we invite experts into our learning environment to present real-life practical experiences in business and tourism.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applicants with a non-German degree must additionally apply for recognition prior to applying to Heilbronn University. Recommended deadline: June 1.
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Campus Location
- Heilbronn, Germany
Disciplines
International Business Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure View 118 other Masters in International Business in GermanyExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
A German average grade of 2.5 or better or an equivalent international qualification is required for the TFS programme.
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General requirements
- An excellent or good first degree in Business Studies or in a business-related discipline (210 ECTS* credits and a German average grade of 2.5 or better or an equivalent international qualification). At least 50% of the Bachelor courses need to be related to business (Management, Economics, Finance, Controlling, Marketing).
- The admission process will be based on the first degree/Bachelor's degree. Master's degrees will not be taken into consideration.
- Applicants holding a degree with only 180 ECTS have the opportunity to obtain the missing 30 ECTS during the Master Programme by attending additional subjects offered by the Faculty of International Business.
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Additional Details
Every student has to pay a semester fee of approximately EUR 160.00
Living costs
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Heilbronn University offers a variety of scholarships to support students in their academic journey. For more information, please visit Heilbronn University Scholarships.
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