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The Master’s program provides specific expertise in tourism and event management as well as an understanding of the general principles of business administration with an international outlook.
In the first and second semester, you will learn about interdisciplinary aspects of international tourism and event management, international business management, and advanced management. You will spend the third semester abroad before returning to complete the degree in the fourth semester, most of which is dedicated to the Master’s thesis. All program content is taught in English.
Management Skills
International Tourism and Event Management
Scientific Research Methods and Thesis
Centrally located in the MediaPark, our Cologne campus offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere where you’ll study alongside a large contingent of international students. You’ll also benefit from the extensive network of contacts that our professors and lecturers maintain within the regional and international tourism and events sector. This allows you to enjoy direct links with industry – through excursions and frequent guest lectures, for example – and to gain valuable insights into the day-to-day work of tourism and events companies.
Admissions Process
In order to start a Master’s program at the Hochschule Fresenius, you must fulfill the applicable admission criteria. In this context, we check the completion of your first academic degree, your final grade, the content of your preliminary studies and your language skills.
Hochschule Fresenius is a privately run higher education institution whose programs are recognized but not funded by the state. Therefore, we must charge fees for our programs. You can finance your studies in various ways.
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CAREER PROSPECTS
The Master’s degree prepares graduates for direct entry into strategic positions at tourism and events companies. This varied and dynamic industry offers a wide range of potential careers and development opportunities both at home and abroad, including in the following sectors:
During your studies at Hochschule Fresenius, you’ll always take a practically oriented approach to new topics and questions, as well as attending frequent excursions and guest lectures to gain a direct insight into everyday working life in the tourism and events sector.
You’ll also spend the third semester of your Master’s program in International Tourism & Event Management (M.A.) abroad in a non-German-speaking country, where you’ll complete an internship in order to familiarize yourself with your chosen professional fields and to gain vocational experience by participating in specific work processes.
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We need you! Welcome to the fascinating world of tourism and events! International tourism is growing rapidly and the industry needs experts to manage this growth and the accompanying change for the benefit of tourists, locals, the environment as well as regional or national economies. Events as one of the most popular type of tourist attractions these days receive special attention. Tourism and event-related expertise combined with general international business issues and practical international experience gained in form of an international internship will help you to establish your profile as one of the persons shaping the future of tourism and events.