Tourism Futures Studies (MSc)
A comprehensive Master of Science programme focusing on leadership, digital transformation, and future-oriented strategies in the international tourism industry.
Best for:Best for business graduates seeking to specialize in strategic leadership and future-oriented innovation within the global tourism industry.
Overview
The Master of Science in Tourism Futures Studies at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences is a full-time programme designed to prepare students for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving global tourism sector. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, covering topics such as digital transformation, ethical perspectives, and policy innovation. Students engage in research-led projects and have the opportunity to specialize through an integrated tourism futures project. The programme culminates in a Master's thesis, which encourages collaboration with international tourism organizations to address real-world challenges.
What you'll do
- Participate in research methods units to establish a strong analytical foundation.
- Engage in cross-disciplinary studies covering art, history, ethics, and policy innovation.
- Execute a comprehensive integrated tourism futures project.
- Conduct in-depth independent research for the final Master's thesis.
- Collaborate with international tourism companies or organizations for thesis-related projects.
- Develop personal and professional skills through intensive independent study and case-based learning.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in business studies or a business-related discipline (minimum 180-210 ECTS credits).
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; B2 level required (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, or Cambridge C1 Advanced).
Instruction: English
- Academic background in business or related fields.
- Minimum grade point average of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale.
- English language proficiency at B2 level (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, or equivalent).
- Applicants with a non-German degree must have their qualifications validated by uni-assist or Studienkolleg Konstanz.
- Applicants with 180 ECTS must complete an additional 30 ECTS within the programme.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-07-15
Applicants must verify their international qualifications through uni-assist or Studienkolleg Konstanz before applying. Applications are submitted through the university's official online portal. Ensure all required language certificates and academic transcripts are prepared for submission.
- Academic transcripts
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- English language proficiency certificate
- Proof of qualification validation (for non-German degrees)
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