Bachelor in International Tourism Management (BA)

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Do you like to explore new countries and other cultures, are you commercially minded, and would you like to learn how to organise a successful event?

If so, come develop your talents in the International Tourism Management degree programme. After completing the degree programme, you will be able to put together your own trips and organise international events on business-related and other themes. You will also know how to sell them, online and offline. As a tourism professional, you could go to work for a tour operator, for example, or start a business of your own.

The industry Tourism remains tremendously important to the global economy. The industry has changed a great deal, thanks to developments such as online business and the COVID crisis. Travel products are evolving as well: today’s consumers are looking for unique experiences. In addition to package and group travel, the demand for tailor-made travel and sustainable options is also on the rise. This world never stands still!

Best tourism study programme For eleven years in a row, this bachelor’s programme has taken top honours in the Higher Education Study Guide. The programme has also received the highest scores in the National Student Survey for twelve consecutive years. And the Elsevier survey on ‘Best Study Programmes 2021’ awarded the study programme a gold medal as well.

Associate degree Do you want to earn an Associate degree in International Tourism Management? That too is possible!

Why do students choose International Tourism Management?

Tio offers the option of accelerated studying: complete a bachelor’s degree in just three years. The tourism sector has a strong need for young professionals with in-depth knowledge of e-commerce. That is why Tio graduates are in high demand. Last year, Dutch tourists booked 78% of their trips online. The travel industry needs specialists in this field. The International Tourism Management program, therefore, combines knowledge of tourism with e-commerce. You study at the Netherlands’ best tourism program. Eight years running, as elected by the Higher Education Guide. Tourism involves much more than just booking a trip. MICE has become an integral part of the tourism sector, which is why event management is a major component of the International Tourism Management study program. You will have many career opportunities available to you after completing this study course. At Tio, you are not a number; there is a strong focus on personal development and supervision.

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Business, hotel, event & tourism

Welcome to Tio Business School. Tio offers you a personal, accelerated and excellent education and has been a distinguished name for many years as a recognized educational institution. Tio's bachelor programs have been among the best in the Netherlands for years and are ranked #1 in various rankings. Which program suits you best?

Discover Tio and its excellent study courses

Meet the unique Tio concept, Tio’s students, lecturers and excellent study courses

Welcome at Tio, a business school where you will feel right at home. Tio offers a great atmosphere, the option of accelerated studying and the unique Tio concept. Students love Tio’s small-scale and personal education.

Tio Business School offers bachelor’s degrees in the fields of:

• Business
• Hotel management
• Event management
• Tourism

Tio Business School offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the field of:

• International Management
• Hospitality
• Commercial Management

Tio in the lead

Tio stands for intensive, small-scale and high-quality education and has had an excellent reputation as a renowned educational institute for many years.

The best study programs in the Netherlands

All of Tio’s bachelor’s degrees and vocational training courses have been elected as the best in their respective fields by the Higher Education Guide and the Vocational Training Guide (Keuzegids Hbo en Mbo). “In the first place, there is the private Tio, which has locations in five cities. Students are very positive about this school,” says the Higher Education Guide.

Tio offers the following bachelor's degrees:

• The Best Hospitality School
• The Best Business degree
• The Best Tourism degree

Why students choose Tio

Would you like to know why students chose Tio? Read more about what Tio stands for and why students love Tio Business School and the various study courses it offers.

Small-scale and personal Lots of guidance Stimulating excellence Accelerated studying Motivated students International opportunities Private education for everyone Tio leads the way Lecturers from the industry National organization

Can't come to one of our open days at the Tio campuses? No problem! We offer you the possibility of attending an online open day from your lazy chair. Just sit back & relax and we will tell you all about io and its possibilities for you!

You can find the recorded online open days here .

Why choose a private study course at Tio?

Are you curious about what extras set a Tio study course apart from other degree programs? Below, you can read why students choose Tio’s small-scale, personal and high-quality education and how you can benefit from our unique approach as well.

Tio Business School offers you the option of accelerated studying in a pleasant and safe environment. You are surrounded by motivated students and lecturers with extensive practical experience in their respective field.

Tio offers both bachelor courses and vocational training courses. That means you get to study in small groups – circa eleven students per lecture, on average – and receive plenty of personal attention and guidance. As opposed to subsidised education, Tio offers students the opportunity to complete their studies in less time. Here is an overview of the various benefits of private education, compared to one subsidised by the government:

Small-scale and personal education

Lecturers teach small groups and know their students by name. This makes personal guidance possible.

Extensive supervision

Lecturers stimulate you to bring out the best in yourself. You receive optimal supervision and guidance to master both theory and practice.

Accelerated studying

Tio offers accelerated studying: bachelor’s degrees in just three or four years and vocational training courses in one or two years. So you have your degree faster, which allows you to start off your career sooner or you can continue studying for a master’s degree.

Lecturers from the industry

Lecturers use their experience in the industry to create links between the theoretical knowledge you acquire and its practical applications.

Excellence

Every Tio study course has been awarded top marks by the Higher Education Guide. Tio offers e.g. the best hotel school degree, the best stewardess, tourism and business degrees and the best Commercial Economics study course! Tio wants to instil the same drive towards excellence in its students. On top of that, Tio has an honours program for talented students who want to excel.

Choosing between higher professional education or research university?

Have you not yet decided between a bachelor’s degree at a business school or one at a research university? Below, we will explain the various differences between a bachelor’s degree and a university degree. The choice is yours.

Choosing quality

The choice of a study course is an important one for your future. How can you make this decision? There are tools to find out whether you are, for example, looking at a bachelor’s degree of high quality. Studiekeuze123 is a website that lets you compare study courses and see how current students rate their respective study courses. The Higher Education Guide publishes an overview of the best study courses in the Netherlands every year. Both tools can help you make the right decision for your future.

Study choice check

If you want to be sure that you are making the right choice, the Tio study choice check is perfect for you. To find out whether a study course is right for you, you can sign up for a non-binding study choice check from Tio. This study choice check may consist of e.g. attending an open day or a trial study day, tagging along with a Tio student for a day, conducting a personal meeting or a financial consultation. Once you have been accepted at Tio, you may be called in for a non-binding meeting with your future study coach to discuss your study choice.

If your prior education does not tie insufficiently with the study course you wish to enrol in, an intake interview and an assessment will be scheduled. Based on the outcome of this interview and the assessment, you may be accepted into the study course after all.

Even after 1 May

Tio’s study choice check is available even after 1 May. During the holiday periods and in the summer months, Tio is open every working day. You are hereby invited to stop by and experience Tio for yourself.