Bachelor programme International Tourism & Leisure (Mechelen) 2018-2019

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Professional Bachelor International Tourism & Leisure

2018

2019

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM & LEISURE MECHELEN

UNIQUE IN BELGIUM

YOU

YOU ARE A GLOBETROTTER You are hooked on international encounters and foreign cultures.

You, a globetrotter? That’s the understatement of the century! You love being ‘on the road’ and discovering new things. And your latest discovery?

The wonderful world of Tourism & Leisure. Your mission? To guarantee that others experience the time of their lives abroad. Do you want an international internship and to study abroad? And do you feel at ease speaking English?

Great! Enrol and make your dreams come true.

YOUR EDUCATION

100% IN ENGLISH Versatility, international experiences and cultural awareness rule!

You’ll be taught and coached by Belgian and foreign professionals. You’ll do an internship abroad and learn the tricks of your trade in an international context. You can either look for an internship yourself or take your pick from our comprehensive international database. The result? At the end of your final semester, you’ll be ready for the real deal, all set to chase your dreams.

STUDY IN ENGLISH? You can prove you are reasonably proficient at speaking and writing English (level B2 European Framework)? No doubt, just enrol and start! In the end English becomes your mother tongue.

TEACHING METHODS The programme includes lectures, case studies, intern projects, group work, assignments, an international study exchange and internship.

YOUR EXPERIENCE ADDED VALUE You’ll be part of an international class. So you’ll experience the true meaning of ‘interculturality’ every day. No course book or syllabus can top that. You’ll get to know professionals from all over the world and build your international network from day one. The world becomes your new home. Future proof? Check!

GO MORE Are you an expert in coming up with new ideas for tour operators to attract youngsters? Then we want to see you at Go More, the place to be on campus for young professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit!

TRAVEL MORE You’ll organise international trips for our lecturers, and you’ll be responsible for all customer service events, from reservation to worst-case scenario communication. In other words, life as it is at a travel agency!

PRACTICUM Need more hands-on experience?

No problem! Choose your preference from our practica: Business Travel & Aviation, Touroperating & Leisure, ‘Travel More & Go More’ or discover what real hospitality is like in your international study exchange semester.

YOUR FUTURE

WORKING AROUND THE GLOBE Internationally active in a fastgrowing and dynamic sector.

Your limit? The sky … and beyond.

You want a fascinating and eventful job in an international context. If that means moving abroad, great! From tour operators to airline companies, you feel at home amongst the main players of the tourism industry.

With your bachelor’s degree in International Tourism & Leisure, you will be very competitive in the job market. Or you could even start your own business. During your training, you’ll deepen your understanding of tourism and leisure and might discover the entrepreneur in you.

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aviation tour operators travel agents incoming agents hotel sector tourism boards museums and cultural organisations event agencies congress centres meetings and incentives …

MECHELEN BUSINESS CAMPUS

ACADEMIC YEAR: PHASE 1 SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Semester 1: 13 teaching weeks

JAN

FEB

MAR

Semester 2:

MECHELEN Campus De Vest Zandpoortvest 60 BE-2800 Mechelen, Belgium fb.com/wearemechelen

Getting to and from campus

LOCATION

Easy access to Mechelen from Brussels Airport by train.

Campus De Vest is located between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Mechelen train stations. www.nmbs.be Lots of buses stop in front of the campus and at Mechelen train station. www.delijn.be Rent a campus bike? Contact our Student Services. There are also bike sheds and shower facilities.

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You study in Mechelen, a beautiful old city between Brussels and Antwerp, close to the European institutions, and a stone’s throw from both the capital, with all its multinationals, and the port of Antwerp.

According to the Financial Times, the city of Mechelen is among the top 10 most prominently growing cities in Europe. It is the only Belgian city on the list, proudly positioned among various well-known UK cities.

Revision and exam period

APR

MAY

13 teaching weeks

JUN

Free week

JUL

Welcome days

AUG

SEPT

COME AND MEET US Want to register?

No waiting lists or limits on the number of student registrations.

INFO DAYS sat 10 March 10 am - 4 pm Open campus day sat 21 April 10 am - 2 pm Open campus day sat 23 June 10 am - 2 pm Info day & start of enrolment wed 5 September 6 - 9 pm Info evening & enrolment

Want to apply?

Check our admission requirements online www.thomasmore.be/application.

Want more information or test your English?

Contact admissions@thomasmore.be.

CONTACT Programme Manager Annik Schellens +32 (0)15 68 86 04 annik.schellens@thomasmore.be

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YOUR PROGRAMME

www.thomasmore.be/itl

Programme overview subject to modification.

PHASE 1 SEMESTER 1

Compulsory

Electives

CREDITS World Cultures Travel Accommodations English for Tourism Survival Dutch or Taalcompetent4HO Business Fundamentals Business Intelligence Fundamentals Digital Toolkit Entrepreneurial Management Choose from Spanish-German-French-Chinese

SEMESTER 2

Compulsory

Electives

3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 CREDITS

Tourism Fundamentals International Tourism Culture & Art Topics Marketing Principles Intercultural Communication ITL Emerging Markets Personal Branding Business Analytics Choose from Spanish-German-French-Chinese

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Choose from Asian Business Topics or International Trade

6

START HERE, GO ANYWHERE!

ECUADOR Helen – Internship “7 years later ... It turns out I couldn’t have chosen a better internship. 5 adventurous months in Ecuador resulted in a dream job with a lot of new challenges every day …”

Max – Internship “Max, our trainee, succesfully fulfilled a role directly related to his studies. He showed excellent leadership, flexibility and the ability to communicate with supervisors and staff. We could not have been more pleased.” internship coordinator

STUDYING IS MORE THAN HAVING YOUR NOSE IN A BOOK! FRANCE Julie – Semester abroad “I felt more at home in the French mountains than I had anywhere in my life, and I didn’t want to leave.”

Joren – Internship Disneyland Paris “Do as I did: pursue your dreams! A degree in tourism is your ticket to the (entire) world …”

MEXICO Dana – Internship “What I loved about tourism@ Thomas More is the diversity of the courses: Marketing, Culture and Arts, Business and so much more ... This unique combination has helped me make the most of my internship: I made it from trainee to management assistant!“

The Student Services department is your buddy for anything large or small that’s unrelated to your course.

HOME SWEET HOME Paying for yourself or strapped for cash? Need a financial plan for your tuition fees or study grant? We’ll help you boost your finances. Our bursting databank of student jobs can help you easily earn some extra money.

TRANSPORT

PHASE 2 SEMESTER 3

Compulsory

Electives

CREDITS Aviation Travel Technology International Project ITL Incoming Tourism Emerging Markets Customer Relationship Management Financial Management Entrepreneurial Management

3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3

Choose from Spanish-German-French-Chinese

3

SEMESTER 4 Compulsory

AUSTRALIA Jana – Internship “I learned a lot about travelling in the tourism sector and dealing with different cultures in another language.”

PERU Tessa – Internship “What I learned during my internship in Peru is still helping me in my current job in which customer service, international contacts and language skills are vital.”

CREDITS International Study Exchange

SEMESTER 5

Electives

30

Law in Tourism

3

Digital Sales in Tourism

3

Practicum: choose from Aviation & Business, Touroperating & Leisure, Entrepreneurship in Tourism

8

African Topics

3

Cost Price Calculation & Budgetting

3

Ethical Managerial Problem-solving

4

Research and Reporting

3

Choose from Spanish-German-French-Chinese

3

Compulsory

OUR STUDENTS VALUE

FOR EEA-MEMBER STATE STUDENTS

• Excellent mentoring • Welcoming atmosphere • Being trusted

€ 922.30 NO GRANT STUDENT € 238.3 + € 11.4 per study credit

€ 484.30 ALMOST GRANT STUDENT € 238.3 + € 4.1 per study credit

CREDITS Bachelor Project

7

International Internship

23

€ 108.80 GRANT STUDENT (fixed amount)

express how many hours you need, on average, to process the material (including class sessions).

One credit represents approximately 25-30 hours.

CREDITS

RELATED STUDY PROGRAMMES Not completely sure about your choice? What about these?

BACHELOR

àà International Business & Trade www.thomasmore.be/ibt àà International Communication & Media www.thomasmore.be/icm àà Office Management www.thomasmore.be/office-management

MORE THAN

TUITION FEES

CREDITS

SEMESTER 6

Tasty, healthy food on the campus occasionally alternated with your own home-made lunch?

We’ll help satisfy your hunger!

FIT INSIDE YOUR HEAD

PHASE 3

Compulsory

TAIWAN Lore – Semester abroad “Tourism is like a (good-natured) bug that never leaves you! Once you catch it, it stays with you forever.”

COMING FROM A NON EEA-MEMBER STATE TO STUDY IN BELGIUM

required for English

EXPERIENCE IN TOURISM

FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF

fixed amount

€ 1,500 + variable amount € 75 per study credit

€ 6,000 FULL PROGRAMME (60 credits)

We encourage and promote ideas put forward by student unions or individual initiatives.

So bring it on!

ALSO AVAILABLE IN DUTCH

100

%

International experience

600 100

%

Training hours in practice per student

MONEY BOX

As a student you’re often out and about. Rent a bike and get transport information: train, tram, bus, even airplane. We’ve got you covered!

FOOD AND DRINK Suffering from fear of failure or exam stress? Thanks to our workshops you’ll become a much stronger and more confident person. Experiencing a dip?

A good chat can do wonders!

CULTUUR & CO

Crazy about sport? Or out of breath after climbing a few steps? Our range of sports will keep you in top condition.

HURRAY FOR A GOOD IDEA

More information available on www.thomasmore.be/ tuitionfees

FACTS & FIGURES

B2

50 YEARS

From opera to cinema, from cabaret to Kanye. We offer different types of culture to suit each student’s taste.

Looking for a nice student flat in Mechelen? Our database has plenty of options, so don’t stress. Need help talking to your landlord? We’ll help you!

of students enjoy an internship abroad

Are you interested in Tourism & Leisure but not sure if you can take the courses in English?

No worries. We also have a Dutchtaught programme. More info on www.thomasmore.be/ba-toerisme.

FURTHER STUDY? MASTER

àà Master Tourism (Dutch) (KU Leuven, Belgium)

àà Masters abroad all over the world