BA (Hons) Tourism Management

The BA (Hons) Tourism Management course offered by Bournemouth University is a full-time program aimed at preparing students to address the complex needs of the tourism industry. The course equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to manage various aspects of tourism, from understanding consumer behaviour to developing innovative marketing strategies.Course Content: The course content comprises a mix of academic study and practical experience. The first two years introduce concepts of tourism, business, marketing, and sustainability, while the third year includes a 30 week placement where students gain practical experience in a tourism organization. Finally, in the final year, students will have the option to specialize in niche tourism or explore strategic issues in tourism.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of this course are Contemporary Issues in Tourism & Hospitality, Tourism & Hospitality Marketing, Tourism Principles & Practice, and Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality in a Globalized World.Accreditations: This course has been designed in line with the curriculum guidelines of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and is also recognised by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).Future Careers: Graduates from the BA (Hons) Tourism Management course can start their career in a range of sectors such as travel operations, destination marketing, airlines, cruise lines, government tourism departments, and consultancy firms. They can take up roles such as Tourism Officer, Travel Consultant, Tour Manager, or Events Manager.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-tourism-management).