Tourismusmanagement (B.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor’s programme Tourismusmanagement (B.A.) at DIPLOMA Hochschule connects the travel and event industry with economics, marketing, and innovative concepts, preparing you for roles with a strong need for qualified professionals, including in leadership positions.
You can choose a study specialisation from destinations and event management, sport and health tourism, or business travel and hotel management, and the programme includes practical learning such as an internship in the tourism and events sector.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Tourismuswirtschaft und -politik
- Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen
- Methodische Grundlagen I: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
- Rechnungswesen
- Tourismusgeographie und Mobilität
- Methodische Grundlagen II: Empirie und Statistik
- Finanzierung und Investition
- Hospitality- und Eventmanagement
- Personal und Organisation
- Business English
- Reiseveranstaltung und -vertrieb
- Internationales und interkulturelles Management
- Digitales Marketing
- Tourismus- und Eventmanagement im rechtlichen Kontext
- English for Tourism
- Wahlpflichtmodul II: Spanisch oder Chinesisch
- Praktikum in der Tourismus- und Eventbranche
- Tourismus- und Eventkommunikation
- Wahlpflichtmodul I: Destinations- und Eventmanagement, Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus oder Business Travel und Hotelmanagement
- Globales Risiko- und Krisenmanagement
- Zukunftsorientierte Reisekonzepte
- Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS curriculum combines tourism-specific management, business and legal foundations, international communication, research methods, two elective areas, an industry internship, and the Bachelor Thesis. The semester placement below follows the official part-time study plan for a winter-semester start; the official summer-start sequence shifts some modules between semesters.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Tourism, business and academic foundations | Tourismuswirtschaft und -politik | 5 | 20 |
| Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 10 | |||
| Methodische Grundlagen I: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 5 | |||
| Semesters 1–2 | Business accounting module | Rechnungswesen | 10 | 10 |
| Semester 2 | Tourism geography and research methods | Tourismusgeographie und Mobilität | 8 | 14 |
| Methodische Grundlagen II: Empirie und Statistik | 6 | |||
| Semesters 2–3 | Finance and investment | Finanzierung und Investition | 8 | 8 |
| Semester 3 | Hospitality, events, personnel and organisation | Hospitality- und Eventmanagement | 8 | 16 |
| Personal und Organisation | 8 | |||
| Semesters 3–4 | International business language | Business English | 6 | 6 |
| Semester 4 | Travel operations and international management | Reiseveranstaltung und -vertrieb | 8 | 16 |
| Internationales und interkulturelles Management | 8 | |||
| Semesters 4–5 | Marketing and digital tourism communication | Digitales Marketing | 9 | 9 |
| Semester 5 | Tourism law, specialist language, language elective and internship | Tourismus- und Eventmanagement im rechtlichen Kontext | 8 | 35 |
| English for Tourism | 5 | |||
| Wahlpflichtmodul II: Spanisch oder Chinesisch | 7 | |||
| Praktikum in der Tourismus- und Eventbranche | 15 | |||
| Semester 6 | Tourism communication and specialisation elective | Tourismus- und Eventkommunikation | 8 | 20 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul I: Destinations- und Eventmanagement, Sport- und Gesundheitstourismus oder Business Travel und Hotelmanagement | 12 | |||
| Semesters 6–7 | Global risk and crisis management | Globales Risiko- und Krisenmanagement | 9 | 9 |
| Semester 7 | Future-oriented tourism concepts | Zukunftsorientierte Reisekonzepte | 5 | 5 |
| Semesters 6–7 | Bachelor completion module | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | 12 |
| Total | Compulsory tourism and business modules, research methods, language and specialisation electives, internship, and Bachelor Thesis with colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain tourism-specific management and planning skills, helping you qualify for roles in destinations management, event operations, and tourism service planning in Germany.
- You build business, finance and accounting competence alongside tourism topics, so you can move into commercial and operational positions in travel, hospitality, and tourism providers.
- With modules on marketing and digital marketing in tourism and events, you develop skills that are directly relevant for marketing and growth-focused roles.
- Your study covers legal and professional foundations in tourism and events, supporting job readiness for positions that require compliance-aware decision making.
- You complete a practical internship in the tourism and event industry, helping you connect your studies to real workflows and improve your employability.
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management that supports career progression from junior specialist roles into team-leadership and management paths over time.
Employability rate
Tourism management graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 84% and an unemployment rate of about 16%, reflecting ongoing hiring needs in travel, hospitality, events, and related service industries.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook for graduates who build practical experience during their internship.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / university entrance qualification (foreign equivalent) | International applicants can be admitted with a recognized foreign school-leaving qualification equivalent to the German higher education entrance qualification, or with comparable education from abroad. The university also states that equal foreign educational qualifications may grant eligibility for admission. |
| Alternative admission paths (without German Abitur/FH-reife) | The university explains that study is possible without Abitur or Fachhochschulreife via alternative routes such as completion of a recognized vocational qualification plus relevant experience, a completed Meisterprüfung, an Aufstiegsfortbildung, or via an HZB assessment test (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung/HZB-prüfung) pathway when applicable. |
Language requirements
The DIPLOMA curriculum includes Business English and English for Tourism, and also offers additional language modules (for example Spanish or Chinesisch). The program page does not publish an IELTS/TOEFL-style minimum score for admission, so international applicants should confirm their language route with the study service based on how their prior education was taught and documented.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | DIPLOMA states tuition for Tourismusmanagement starts from EUR 215 per month for the Präsenzstudium and from EUR 177 per month for the Fernstudium, depending on the chosen payment model. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | |
| Prüfungsgebühr | EUR 695 / one time | A one-time Prüfungsgebühr is charged at the end of the study programme; for Präsenzstudium it is stated as EUR 695 to EUR 985, and for Fernstudium as EUR 615 to EUR 800 (depending on the study programme). |
Proof of financial resources
For admission and visa processes, international applicants typically need proof of sufficient funds for living costs in Germany and the ability to cover study-related expenses. DIPLOMA also explains that study fees are paid via flexible monthly instalments or one-time payment models.
- Proof of sufficient funds for living costs in Germany is generally required for visa procedures (amounts and document format depend on the German immigration/visa requirements for your application).
- Study fees can be paid in monthly instalments or as a one-time payment model, depending on the selected financing option.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Confirm your eligibility for international applicants
Review the DIPLOMA admission pathways for Bachelor studies, including eligibility with foreign school-leaving qualifications and alternative routes without German Abitur/FH-reife where applicable. If you completed your education abroad, check whether your qualification is considered equivalent for admission. If you are unsure which route fits your profile, contact the study service for guidance before submitting documents.
Prepare your application documents for an international admission review
Collect the documents listed in the DIPLOMA application checklist, including identity documents and your relevant qualification proof. If your certificates are from abroad, arrange the required certified copies for the application submission. Keep your documents ready in the requested formats so you can upload them without delays.
Submit the online application and register for the selected start date
Complete the university’s online application/registration process for the chosen study form. The program indicates that the Präsenzstudium starts annually on 1 October (winter semester) and also that applicants can apply for the program via online registration. Submit your application and ensure your documents are complete before the start date.
Complete admission processing and confirm study start arrangements
After submission, DIPLOMA processes your admission under the applicable route for foreign qualifications. If additional information or clarification is needed, respond promptly to the study service to avoid delays. Once admitted, plan your next steps for study start based on the published semester start date for your study mode.