MULTI CULTURAL INSTITUTE
BAC H E LO R D E G R E E I N
TO U R I S M
Since its creation in 1996, the University has oriented its teaching and research to seek interdisciplinary solutions to current problems, and is among the best universities in Madrid for its excellent academic offer and international scientific quality. Located in Madrid, the facilities and infrastructure of the campuses of Aranjuez, Alcorcรณn, Fuenlabrada, Madrid and Mรณstoles encorauge the university life and an academic environmentoriented to research, innovation and learning.
THE URJC OFFERS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND CAMPUS LIFE ORIENTED TO BOOST WORK AND TALENT. AT THE URJC YOU CAN DEVELOP YOUR FULL POTENTIAL AND HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND HUMANISTIC EDUCATION.
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YOU TO SEE AND DO. Every year thousands of students from across the world make their way to Spain to attend one of the 74 universities located in the country. They come to the country for many reasons, all understanding that studying in the country is a truly enlightening experience that leaves you filled with new attitudes and concepts about life. Spain is rich in history and culture, and provides the total package for anyone coming to the area from international lands. Here we will examine some of the many reasons that people choose Spain as their education destination. Perhaps you share a few of these common desires.
A GREAT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
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Spain has a great opportunity to learn no matter what your major might be and no matter which college you have selected for your studies. The educational system is well organized and properly executed, designed to provide students of all levels with the utmost of learning opportunities. When you study in Spain you can be confident that you will be provided with the best possible education for your time.
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UR CULTURAL GENCE
BAC H E LO R D E G R E E I N
TO U R I S M
I N T R O D U CT I O N O F T H E P R O G R A M Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries. It is worth billions to the global economy and can offer exciting career prospects. Today, the tourism industry is the main economic driver in many geographical areas in the world, a field of continuous and interesting innovations in management and, of course, an attractive source of business opportunities and employment. Having a good training in tourism management is a major boost to find an interesting job in an exciting industry for its economic development. This Degree, is designed to provide an insight into the contemporary global tourism industry, including its impacts, interdependencies and importance to the economy.
Bachelor degree in TOURISM Duration: 4 years Credits: 240 (60 per year).
EUROPE
University: Rey Juan Carlos Place: Madrid. AFRICA
OBJECTIVES: The aims of the Degree in Tourism have been drawn up bearing in mind the characteristics of tourism and how it has changed – particularly the rapid change it is experiencing and the demands for quality, competitiveness, sustainability and the increasing internationalisation of the sector. The following teaching aims are of particular importance to the Tourism Degree:
To meet current training needs, enabling students to acquire the necessary decision-making skills for today’s tourism sector.
To offer essential training at a tertiary level in order to prepare students to specialise in the skills and management capabilities for running companies and institutions in the tourism sector.
To study the essentials for developing a competitive advantage for tourism products and destinations
To produce specialists taking into account both the management of individual companies and also the sector as a whole, with particular attention being paid to natural and cultural resources.
To standardise the syllabus in an attempt to avoid an excess of fragmentation as a result of too many study areas.
To make it easier to develop lines of research which include different techniques.
In addition to the aforementioned teaching aims, one common objective of all URJC courses is to encourage mobility and in particular to encourage students to study abroad.
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The main fields of the degree
BUSINESS O R GA N I SAT I O N
ECONOMICS
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
P R O D U CT MARKETING AND MARKET RESEARCH FINANCE AND AC C O U N T I N G
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H I S TO RY
P H I LO LO GY
H I S TO RY OF ART
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STUDENT PROFILE The Degree in Tourism is intented for people with motivation and interest to study and develop Tourism Business, acquiring or strengthening professional skills needed to work in the Tourism Industry.
SKILLS In the Tourism Degree Study Plan, the learning objectives have been defined in terms of academic and professional skills which the student must obtain, and how they are to be obtained. These skills will feature throughout the whole degree so a detailed subject-by-subject analysis has been carried out. The White Paper on the Degree in Tourism (Aneca, 2004) sets out some 23 general skills and 32 specific skills as part of the general knowledge and scientific, technical and cultural resources needed for graduates to be successful in the different areas of tourism-related employment. Some of the most noteworthy are:
to know and assess the economic dimension of tourism
to analyse the impact of tourism
to make use of information and communication technologies in the different fields of tourism
to analyse and critically summarise the economic data for tourism organisations
to understand the dynamic nature of tourism and the new leisure society
to understand how tourist destinations and structures work as a business sector in the world economy
to understand the principles of tourism: its social, cultural, legal, political, employment and economic dimensions
to communicate both orally and in writing in foreign languages
to understand the legal framework which governs tourist activities
to know the working procedure for accommodation, restaurants, and suppliers and intermediaries for the industry
to run the different types of tourism organisations
to manage the financial resources of a tourism firm
to identify the technical planning needs for infrastructure and tourist facilities
to manage land used for tourism bearing in mind the principles of sustainability
to identify and manage tourist locations and destinations
ACA D E M I C P R O G R A M YEAR 1 SEMESTER
1ST
2ND
COURSE
CREDITS
TERRITORIAL TOURIST RESOURCES IN SPAIN
6
APPLIED STATISTICS FOR TOURISM
6
HISTORY OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM
6
FIRST FOREIGN LANGUAGE I: ENGLISH
6
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LAW OF TOURIST APPLICATION
6
WORLD TERRITORIAL TOURIST RESOURCES
6
APPLIED MICROECONOMICS
6
CULTURAL HERITAGE
6
FIRST FOREIGN LANGUAGE II: ENGLISH
6
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF TOURISM
6
TOTA L C R E D I T S TO B E C O M P L E T E D : 6 0 . 0
YEAR 2 SEMESTER
COURSE
CREDITS
ANALYSIS OF THE TOURISM MARKET
6
LAW AND LEGISLATION
6
APPLIED MACROECONOMICS
6
MARKETING FOR TOURISM
6
COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION FOR TOURISM
6
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO TOURISM MANAGEMENT
6
ORGANIZATION OF TOURISM BUSINESSES
6
SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (FRENCH OR GERMAN)
6
1ST
2ND
SOCIOLOGY OF TOURISM AND LEISURE A N N UA L
MODERN LANGUAGE TOTA L C R E D I T S TO B E C O M P L E T E D : 6 0 . 0
6
YEAR 3 SEMESTER
1ST
2ND
COURSE
CREDITS
WORLD TOURIST ITINERARIES AND TOURIST INFORMATION
6
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW OF TOURISM
6
SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (FRENCH OR GERMAN)
6
TOURIST TRANSPORT
6
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR THE TOURISM SECTOR
6
SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE III (FRENCH OR GERMAN)
6
HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
6
THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
6
TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENCIES
6
COST ACCOUNTING FOR TOURIST BUSINESSES
6
TOTA L C R E D I T S TO B E C O M P L E T E D : 6 0 . 0
YEAR 4 SEMESTER
COURSE
CREDITS
ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESSES IN THE TOURISM SECTOR
6
MARKETING OF TOURISM PRODUCTS
6
ORAL EXPRESSION IN ENGLISH
6
RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN THE AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY OF MADRID
6
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION OF CREDITS
6
INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT
24
END OF DEGREE PROJECT
6
1ST
A N N UA L
TOTA L C R E D I T S TO B E C O M P L E T E D : 6 0 . 0
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PROGRAM REQUERIMENTS Letter of motivation or intention to participate in the Degree. Accrediting School graduate and grades. English: Advance Level. Personal or Telephonic Interview.
MORE FOR OUR STUDENTS MOVILITY PROGRAMES/ ERASMUS The Erasmus Program offers URJC undergraduate and graduate students the possibility of taking courses for one or more semesters at one of the European universities where URJC has agreements. These exchanges traditionally involve financial assistance thanks to the Erasmus grants that the EU and the Spanish Education Ministry provide.
INTERNSHIPS The mandatory internships offer our students a unique opportunity to gain real industry experience and to practice the industry specific skills that they have learned during the academic year. Also, you will have the options to get in contact with different people for your future professional development. To be eligible for an internship, you must comply the following requirements:
Students must have a good academic status.
Complete a minimum attendance of 65%.
The student must prepare himself for an interview.
University and company have the right to approve or reject the applicant.
STUDENT SUPORT PROGRAMES FUTURE STUDENT ORIENTATION: The university has various orientation programs for future students: visits to high schools, guided tours of the campuses, visits to classrooms, and, at the beginning of every academic year, the university organizes a Welcoming Day in order to orient new students.
ACADEMIC TUTORIALS: Each professor offers, within his/her teaching plan, tutorial sessions related to his/her subject.
INTEGRAL TUTORIAL PROGRAMS: These programs are aimed at improving the learning process of the students, helping them to plan and organize their efforts in order to obtain the best academic results. tutorias.integrales@urjc.es
DEGREE COORDINATOR: The degree coordinator works to favor the coherence and balance of the different subjects and the work load of the students.
MENTORING PROGRAM: URJC has a Mentoring Program, where students from previous academic years act as tutors.
DISABLED STUDENTS: The Assistance for Disabled Persons Office offers orientation and help to students with special needs.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID: Rey Juan Carlos University processes the principle grants and annual financial aid programs, both their own and those from other official organisms such as ministries, the regional government of Madrid, international organizations, and other entities. The university also publishes and disseminates information about grants and financial aid of interest to students and graduates. During the year, students receive information about these through the established communication channels.
LABORAL INSERTION PROGRAM: URJC, through the Internship Unit and the Graduate Office, organizes events, workshops, and diverse services directed at helping and supporting students seeking employment. This is designed to improve students’ employability and to favor their incorporation into the labor market. The university has job listings, a platform at the disposition of companies and graduates where the organisms can carry out their selection process.
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