Course planning
Year 1: introduction to the phenomenon of tourism (NHTV Breda)
You get acquainted with the disciplines of sociology, economics and environmental science and their contribution to tourism. In the basic disciplinary courses you get an overview of concepts, theories and authors. The main teaching methods used are lectures and tutorials.
Year 2: deepening your knowledge (NHTV Breda)
You will be introduced to tourism development, policy, governance and law, organisational behaviour and business management, intercultural sensitivity and tourism systems analysis. You also expand your academic skills and study philosophy of science. This year includes a four-week international research project.
Year 3: broadening your view (Wageningen University)
You get an insight into the latest innovations in management, policy, technology and sustainability. You finish your major with a bachelor thesis. In the second part of the year you choose a minor – this may be towards your Master study or following your personal area of interest. You can - for instance - choose a minor in international development studies, management studies or environmental sciences. You can also choose to do your minor at another university in the Netherlands, or abroad.
