Tourism is booming – and with it, career opportunities for anyone who chooses to study in this field.
What skills are taught in the Bachelor’s program in Tourism & Hospitality Management?
The Bachelor’s program in Tourism & Hospitality Management (taught in German) at FHWien der WKW not only offers exciting content, but also real prospects for the future. But what do you learn and what exactly can you do with it?
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Internationality included:
A stay abroad is mandatory during full-time studies. Students can complete a professional internship or study program, or even both, in a country of their choice. This allows them to gain valuable international experience while still studying!
More practice, more opportunities:
The Tourism & Hospitality Management program is also offered as a dual study program. It combines theory and practice in a unique way. Starting in the third semester, students work regularly at a practice partner and thus gain two years of industry-relevant professional experience during their studies
But even for full-time students, practical experience is a priority. Not only is there a mandatory stay abroad, but students also have the opportunity to specialize in exciting fields such as hotel management, event and conference design, mobility or food entrepreneurship.
What jobs are available after studying tourism
Typical career fields for graduates:
- Tourism manager– planning and managing tourism offerings
- Event and conference manager– organizing events and trade fairs
- Hotel manager– managing hotel operations and teams
- Mobility manager – working for an airline, shipping company or bus company
- Customer relationship manager– customer care and retention
- Tourism consultant– developing strategies for destinations and companies
- Destination manager– marketing and management of travel destinations
- Entrepreneurship in tourism and upstream and downstream services
👉 Many graduates work in international companies, tour operators, hotels, event agencies or tourism organizations.
What are the career opportunities like?
A degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management opens doors to one of the most diverse industries in the world. The combination of business management expertise, international orientation and practical training – especially in the dual study program – makes graduates highly sought-after professionals.
Career opportunities at a glance:
- Quick career start thanks to practical experience and networking
- International careers in hotels, airlines, tour operators or tourism organizations
- Management positions in marketing, sales, event management or hotel operations
- Consulting and strategy development for destinations, cities or regions
- Self-employment – e.g. founding a travel agency, event company or start-up in the tourism sector
According to industry studies, the demand for qualified professionals in tourism is growing steadily – especially in the areas of digitalization, sustainability and experience design.
Who is the Tourism & Hospitality Management study program suitable for?
The tourism degree program is ideal for anyone who
- enjoys working with people,
- is interested in economics and management,
- thinks creatively and solution-oriented,
- would like to work internationally,
- is enthusiastic about sustainability and innovation in tourism,
- enjoys traveling and would like to work in an international environment.
Conclusion: A degree with a future
Tourism & Hospitality Management at FHWien der WKW is more than just a degree program – it is a springboard into a dynamic, international and creative industry. If you have organizational skills, enjoy communicating with others and have a business mindset, you will find the perfect foundation for a successful career here.
Convinced? Here are all the details about the Bachelor’s program in Tourism & Hospitality Management as well as information about the admissions procedure and the curriculum.