BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism)

Arden University’s BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism) ) is for those seeking to develop professional skills and insider knowledge of the tourism industry. The course offers you the foundation you need to manage or start a business in the field, with a curriculum that enforces a range of transferable, relevant business skills. You will develop business skills and understanding specific to tourism management that will enable you to respond to specific industry requirements in national and international contexts.

The course will approach several aspects of the tourism industry and how to manage them in a business setting, such as national and international travel, understanding the tourism environment, contemporary issues in tourism management and sustainable tourism management.

It will also tackle fundamental business elements, such as finance, marketing, business processes and business analysis. Students can expect to acquire valuable skills such as personnel management, entrepreneurship and the ability to analyse and interpret written, visual and graphical data to improve business performance.

Who is the programme for?

This is the perfect course for those who want to introduce their passion for tourism and travel into their careers. The programme will enable you to build a promising professional future in your field of choice.

Employment stats and USP’s

• Arden University has received 4.5* for student satisfaction.
• Arden has supported 50,000 higher education learners over 26 years.
• 96% of graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after graduation.
• 79% of students saw their career improve as a direct result of their studies.

Career direction

Upon completion of the course, graduates have a wide variety of careers available to them. Positions that students can expect to take up include travel consultant, hotel manager, tour manager, travel agency manager, event organiser, travel administrator, business development executive, among many others. Graduates can also choose to embark on postgraduate study.

Payment plans available:

Arden University offers payment options* that allow you to spread the cost of your programme fees across multiple instalments.

Modules

Level 4

• Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)
• Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)
• Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)
• Introduction to Business Finance (20 credits)
• People Management (20 credits)
• Technology & Innovation (20 credits)

Level 5

• Data Analytics & Management (20 credits)
• Business Start-up (20 credits)
• Sales Management (20 credits)
• Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
• Tourism Operations & Innovation (20 credits)
• International Destination Management (20 credits)

Level 6

• Business Transformation (20 credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
• Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics (20 credits)
• Independent Study (20 credits)
• Tourism Crisis Management (20 credits)
• Tourism Trends and Futures (20 credits)

Why Arden?

• Arden University is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for England (QAA) and the UK government.
• 96% of Arden University graduates are in employment 6 months after graduation.
• Taught 100% in English.
• Intensive, engaging and face-to-face teaching by industry experts.
• Industry-relevant, 21st-century application.
• International student cohort with over 40 nationalities represented.
• Payment options and early-bird discounts are available.
• Perfect central location in Berlin, close to key corporate players.

Why Germany?

• Germany has one of the best employment rates in Europe, at 91%*.
• 4th Best Graduate starting salary at £40,650 in Europe, with a growing economy.
• Germany is the most popular European country for international students, recognised for its high-quality education*.
• Berlin has been named the start-up capital of Europe.
• Berlin is the largest city in the EU with a thriving business scene, offering a range of job opportunities to young professionals and graduates.
• Germany has a rich history in culture and arts, offering students a chance to explore this whilst experiencing world-class education from a UK-recognised institution.

*Times Higher Education

**I Am Expat

***According to statistics and data from the ICEF monitor

Course Requirements

• Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; or
• For non-standard entry requirements, please contact us;
• An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

The School

Here at Arden's study centre Berlin, we are 100 per cent committed to providing high-quality business education to those looking to further their career in various industry sectors.

About

At Arden University, we are dedicated to ensuring higher education is accessible for all. We offer industry-relevant undergrad and postgrad courses in Germany, which are taught by an expert faculty. Students can opt to study full-time or part-time and therefore adapt their studies to fit around their schedule.

Expertise and Reputation

We understand how difficult it can be for students to fit their studies around daily commitments. That’s why we offer Blended Learning which combines supportive face-to-face learning and teaching with independent online study. Students have 24/7 access to our innovative online learning platform, iLearn, which provides access to a wealth of e-learning resources. This flexible model of delivery enables students to create a practical timetable that fits into their life.

Our tutors are dedicated to supporting students' academic development from day one as well as supervising the achievement of learning outcomes. Students also benefit from our expert faculty who have years of academic and industry-relevant expertise.

Location

Arden’s modern study centre is located in the heart of Berlin, the start-up capital of Europe. Students benefit from being surrounded by some of the biggest players in the corporate world including Sony, Deutsche Bahn, and Daimler. The city’s thriving business scene provides ample networking opportunities and the chance for students to develop academically outside the classroom.

The study centre itself offers state-of-the-art facilities with easy access to shops, restaurants, and various top attractions to learn about the city’s rich cultural and political history.

Career Support

Within the virtual iLearn classroom sits our online Careers Portal which aims to ensure our students stand out to employers in today’s competitive job market. Offering a range of useful tools from an interview simulator and CV builder, to a global search engine to e-learning courses, the portal strives to help students achieve their career goals.

In addition to the support offered by our online careers centre, all of our courses at Arden are designed with a core focus on employability. By combining theory with practice, our programs will provide the sought-after knowledge that can be applied directly to the workplace upon graduation.

International Appeal

Having supported more than 50,000 students from over 150 countries to date, we strive to ensure that Arden’s high-quality education is available to international students from all over the world.

Furthermore, all of our courses are taught in English, the world’s foremost business language, and we also offer free German lessons. We believe these advantageous language skills will significantly increase students' job prospects in Germany and throughout the world.

Our Values

• Accessibility
  • We offer flexible online learning so students can study whenever and wherever they like.
• Flexibility
  • Thanks to our innovative, online learning platform, students can fit their studies around their daily commitments.
• Career-focused programs
  • Our courses are designed to provide students with the key business skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
• Support – Our online Careers Portal is dedicated to our students’ personal and academic development, ensuring they are fully prepared for the workplace.
• Funding
  • We believe financial concerns shouldn’t be a barrier to personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible funding and offer high-quality education.