Tourism, MA
Develop professional competencies as a practice-oriented agent of change in the international tourism industry.
Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities or social sciences seeking an international career in tourism policy, business development, and destination management.
Overview
Aalborg University offers a comprehensive two-year Master's programme in Tourism focused on three key areas: tourism markets and market communication, tourism policy and business development, and organisation and management within the tourism industry. Drawing on disciplines across the humanities and social sciences, the curriculum takes a truly international approach to case studies and examples. The programme spans four semesters, combining theoretical coursework with a practical internship or exchange semester, followed by a dedicated thesis semester. Students are equipped to handle complex challenges and drive innovation within enterprises and organisations both in Denmark and globally.
What you'll do
- Engage in theoretical coursework across tourism markets, policy, and business development during the first two semesters
- Complete a practical internship in a tourism organisation or study tourism at an external partner university during the third semester
- Conduct independent academic research and write a master's thesis during the final semester
- Analyze international case studies and address real-world challenges within enterprises and organisations
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA) in Tourism
Language: English; proficiency adequate for academic instruction and administration
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in humanities or social sciences
- Capacity for analytical thinking and practice-oriented problem solving
- Interest in international tourism markets and business development
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Submit your application through the official Study in Denmark portal link provided on the programme page, ensuring all required academic documentation is included before the deadline.
- CV
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
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