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International Tourism Academy for advanced studies

ITA – International Tourism Academy for advanced studies

Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Business Management (Sector Specific Studies) Tourism- and Hotelmanagement

Our fast track concept is aimed at people with qualifications from previous training or academic courses who now wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree with 180 ECTS in one and a half year and a following master´s degree with 90 ECTS in three semesters.

This type of degree course allows you to continue working while you study and so remain financially independent. The focus is on increasing competence and transferring skills and knowledge to your working life – through learning based on case studies.

Our blended learning format combines the advantages of online distance learning and on-site studies. Online studies with e-learning and webinars on our learning platform are complemented by application-oriented on-site phases which generally take place at weekends.

The programme is offered in cooperation with Triagon Academy Ltd., Malta.

Apply now for the winter term 2025

YOUR BSC WITH 180 ECTS RECOGNISED ALL OVER EUROPE IN 3 SEMESTERS

As a graduate of an Austrian tourism college, you will be recognized by 90 ECTS - so you will start straight into the fourth semester of the bachelor´s degree. Our study program is made possible in cooperation with the TRIAGON Academy, you study in Austria, but benefit from the internationality of the cooperation partner. The acquisition of the Fast Track bachelor's degree in Business Management in Sector Specific Studies with a specialization in Tourism- and Hotelmanagement (with 180 ECTS) thus represents an internationally fully recognized and accredited degree.

3 further semesters for the Master of Business Administration (MBA)

With the part-time master´s degree with a specialization in Specific Studies and a focus on Tourism- and Hotelmanagement (90 ECTS) you not only acquire the academic degree of a Master of Business Administration (MBA), but also give your career the right kick!

ORGANISE YOUR STUDIES FLEXIBLY AROUND YOUR JOB

You can optimally complete our Fast Track Bachelor's degree alongside your job - whether you work during your studies or not is not relevant for your enrollment. The main advantages of part-time studies are no loss of earnings and the possibility of tax deductibility of the tuition fees.

COMBINED ADVANTAGES OF ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING AND ON-SITE STUDIES

Your studies will be in the blended learning format: the advantages of online learning (studying whenever and wherever you like) using e-learning and webinars on our learning platform are combined with the application-oriented on-site phases (generally at weekends).

BLOCKED STUDY UNITS FOR BEST POSSIBLE STUDY PROGRESS

You go through one complete course module before the next one starts (modules). This means you can concentrate fully on each topic.

COURSE CONTENT WITH HIGH PRACTICAL RELEVANCE

The possibility of immediately applying what you have learned guarantees knowledge transfer into your professional practice. Our project-based learning approach is characterised by the high practical relevance of the programme content. We offer you the chance to relate your studies and project work to your job.

EXPERIENCED LECTURERS FROM THE FIELD

In all our programmes qualified lecturers are on hand to help you with queries or problems. All our lecturers are practitioners in specialist fields which means they are always in a position to present current topics that are relevant to the profession.

PERSONAL COACHING

No overcrowded lecture theatres or waiting lists: the focus is on you! Our lecturers teach small groups of students and are there for you throughout your studies. This ensures individual support and means that there is always someone you can contact.

GUARANTEED PLACE ON THE COURSE

When you apply to join the programme (online on our website) and if you meet all the admission requirements we guarantee you a place on the course!