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Tourism Management

Objective - Description

The program is designed to equip students with both theoretical and practical knowledge essential for a successful career in the tourism industry. Offered through distance learning, it focuses on "Tourism Management," preparing students to take on managerial roles within the sector. This interdisciplinary program fosters innovation and entrepreneurship in tourism, a key sector of the Greek economy that contributes nearly 20% to the domestic GDP.

The strategic aim of the School of Social Sciences at the is for the "Tourism Management" program to become a leading reference point and a hub for distance education in tourism. The program seeks to:

Promote the field of Tourism and its various applications.
» Develop tourism executives with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
» Address the needs of the tourism sector's labor market.
» Encourage and advance research in tourism.

» The creation of this distance learning undergraduate program in Tourism Management addresses several key needs:

» There is a high demand for undergraduate tourism studies in Greece.
» No similar distance education programs are offered by Greek universities or TEIs, leaving a gap for those currently employed in the tourism sector who cannot attend in-person classes.
» Developing a modern and innovative curriculum in Tourism Management enhances HOU’s competitiveness by bridging undergraduate and postgraduate studies, including the "Tourism Business Management" program.

» Minimum Duration of Studies: 4 academic years

ECTS Credits: 240

Classification according to the UNESCO ISCED-2013 code:
» Field of education: 1015 – Travel, Tourism and Leisure
» Level of study: 6

» Language of Instruction: Greek

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the “Tourism Management” program, graduates are expected to:
  • Acquire a strong scientific background in various subjects related to Tourism Management and Tourism Enterprises/Organizations.
  • Develop the necessary scientific knowledge and skills in Tourism Management and Tourism Enterprises/Organizations to pursue careers in both the private and public sectors.
  • Understand the influences and interactions between economic conditions, funding opportunities, government policy, the business environment, and the tourism industry on both national and international levels.
  • Gain extensive knowledge of the interdisciplinary aspects of tourism, explaining its nature and development at both microeconomic and macroeconomic levels.
  • Analyze the economic complexity of tourism and its interconnection with tourism development and policy implementation at national, regional, or local levels.
  • As executives, contribute to the design and implementation of business strategies and policies for tourism development, based on an analysis of market factors and the broader political, economic, social, and technological environment.
  • Critically evaluate and select appropriate economic and statistical methods and management techniques to address problems in tourism enterprises and organizations.
  • Initiate the integration of new technologies and organizational changes into their business or organization, adapting to the evolving tourism environment.
  • Develop competencies and lifelong learning skills necessary for ongoing professional development and to meet the requirements for relevant postgraduate studies, if desired.

Admission requirements

» The program is open to high school graduates or individuals holding equivalent secondary education degrees, whether obtained in Greece or abroad.
» Proficiency in a foreign language and familiarity with computers, email, and the Internet will greatly enhance participation in the program.

Structure

The Program of Studies spans four (4) years, divided into eight (8) semesters. During the first seven (7) semesters, students will complete three (3) Modules per semester, each worth ten (10) ECTS credits. In the eighth semester, students will choose three (3) Modules from a selection of seven (7) Modules, each worth ten (10) ECTS credits.


The structure of the Program by year and semester is as follows:

1st Year : 1st Semester
DIT10 Quantitative Methods in Tourism Management : (C¹, 10 ECTS)
DIT11 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality : (C, 10 ECTS)
DIT12 Hotel Enterprises and Services Management : (C, 10 ECTS)


2nd Semester
DIT21 Accounting for Tourism Enterprises : (C, 10 ECTS)
DIT22 Information and Communication Technologies in Hospitality : (C, 10 ECTS)
DIT13 Economics of Tourism Enterprises : (C, 10 ECTS)


2nd Year : 3rd Semester
DIT31 Administration of Tourist Bodies and Organizations : (C, 10 ECTS)
DIT32 Sociology of Tourism : (C, 10 ECTS)
DIT33 Economics of Tourism : (C, 10 ECTS)

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Module Selection Instructions

» Students may choose between one (1) and three (3) Modules per semester. For the first semester, it is recommended to select Modules DIT10 and DIT11, as these provide foundational knowledge beneficial for other Modules in the program. If time constraints prevent the completion of both, it is advisable to choose DIT10. If students have the capacity to take on a third Module, they may also include DIT12 alongside DIT10 and DIT11.

» When registering for Modules, students must first complete Modules from previous semesters before enrolling in those for the next semester. For example, if students have completed one (1) Module from the first semester and wish to select three (3) Modules in the second semester, they must register for the remaining two (2) Modules from the first semester and one (1) from the second semester, and continue this pattern.

» In the eighth (8) semester, students must choose three (3) Modules from the following options: DIT41, DIT81, DIT82, DIT83, DIT84, DIT85, and DIT86.

» The minimum duration of the program is four (4) years. To complete the program within this time frame, students should select three (3) Modules each semester.

» To be awarded the degree, students must successfully complete a total of 24 Modules.