After your bachelor's degree

Upon successful completion of your economic Tourism Management studies, you may call yourself a Bachelor of Arts.  

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What are your career options with a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management?

You can pursue a career as advisor, social media specialist, yield manager, sales/account manager, consultant, marketer, or purchaser at tourism companies or, for example, organisations involved in destination management. 

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Take a look at the Tourism Management job profiles

Advisor

Gives advice on travel destinations and itineraries for clients. Draws up customised travel plans based on client needs and preferences.

Social Media Specialist

Develops social media strategies. Monitors new developments. Manages paid social media advertisements to increase reach and engagement.

Yield Manager

Optimises prices based on supply and demand. Analyses sales data to identify price trends. Works together with marketing.

Sales/Account Manager

Maintains relationships with existing customers and recruits new customers. Manages sales targets and reports performance to management.

Marketer

Develops marketing plans, analyses market trends, coordinates marketing campaigns and manages the budget.

Purchaser

Procures materials and services. Maintains relationships with suppliers and negotiates prices. Manages inventory.

Tourism Management alumni

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From Breda to Nieuw-Zeeland

Alumni Robert and Sabine studied Tourism Management and now work in the tourism sector in New Zealand. They explain how their education contributed to their business success and how they like living on the other side of the world.

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Julian would like people to travel sustainable

Julian is a Junior Business Development Manager at Flix. Flix is about making the world greener with smart, affordable and sustainable travel. That is exactly why he chose this job. And he gets to travel around Europe for his work!

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Choose Tourism Management at BUas

Will you make a difference in the future of tourism? Tourism Management focuses on promoting innovative and sustainable tourism through experience design and technology. Are you ready to become a changemaker striving for positive change in worldwide tourism?      

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A master’s after Tourism Management

After obtaining your bachelor's degree in Tourism Management, you have the option of pursuing a master's degree at BUas or another university of applied sciences to further specialise.

Continuing your studies at BUas

 

The master’s programmes of BUas

Frequently asked questions about Tourism Management

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What are my prospects of finding a job after Tourism Management?

Because Tourism Management is a broad management programme, not everyone chooses to work specifically in tourism. After all, this degree opens up many career paths! Graduates can pursue roles in sales, marketing, or consulting at various national and international organisations. Upon completing the programme, 42% secure a job within the field of Tourism Management.

How much will I earn?

Graduates earn an average gross monthly salary of around €2,430, based on a 36-hour working week (Source: Studiekeuze123).


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