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Tourism Business

Field of studies
Business and public management
Qualification
Professional Bachelor of Business Management
Form and duration
Full-time (3 years)
Language
Lithuanian or English language
Annual tuition fee
2600
Programme code
6531LX011

Why study this programme?

Imagine the perfect studying program that includes not only classroom activities and practice, but also travelling, visiting cultural and historical sightseeing attractions, and spending time in resorts and spa. It may sound impossible, but you can enroll in such program in KVK! It is called Tourism Business, and is aimed at training modern tourism industry professionals.

The Tourism Business programme implemented by KVK is distinguished by the areas defined for the conceptual activities of the tourism sector – Hotel Administration, Leisure Organization, Guide Services. This study programme employs teachers with experience in tourism business, international projects, programs, expert and consulting activities, innovative study methods applied in the study process and the main reservation and activity management programmes used in business (Amadeus, GIS, Portje, Fidelio-Opera, AutoRoute), high opportunities for study and internships abroad (Portugal, Turkey, Cyprus, Italy, Bulgaria, Latvia, Romania, Hungary, etc.), as well as a strong focus on the development of practical skills.

Study environment

Relevant subjects of study meeting the demand for skillful specialist training, interactive methods of study, development of entrepreneurial skills, work with tourism services management programmes and practical training in tourism companies.

Career

Tourism business specialists will be able to work in tourism companies, to set up and run a tourism business, to organize the activities of a company or a department, to manage the staff, prepare tourist travels and organize them, to work in hotels and other accommodation providing enterprises, travel agencies, amusement parks, wellness centres, tourism information centres, or visitor centres of protected areas, and will be able to work as guides and tour leaders, organizers of leisure activities or animators, will be able to create tourism products.

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Laurencija Budrytė - Ausiejienė Lektorė

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Goal of the program

To prepare modern tourism industry professionals for work in the sectors of accommodation, travel and leisure organisation, and information provision, who are able to rationally use tourism and recreational resources; analyse and evaluate tourism processes and tools for business cognition under the rapidly changing market conditions; carry out research in this field; follow the legal acts and develop an innovative, insightful and socially responsible tourism business.

Subjects

Subject ECTS Credits
I semester
Philosophy (a1)/Sociology (a2) 3
Information Systems and Media 5
Professional Communication 4
Basics of Tourism and Recreation 5
Management 4
Business Foreign Language 1 (a., v.) 6
Introductory Practice in the Company 3
II semester
Business Foreign Language 1 (a., v.) 5
Lithuanian Tourism Resources 5
Psychology 3
Economics 4
Business Mathematics and Statistics 4
Applied Research Methodology 4
Introductory Practice in the Company 5
III semester
History and Heritage of Lithuanian Culture 6
Business Foreign Language 2 (a., v., r.) 4
Geography of Travel and International Tourism 4
Business Law and Ethics 4
Accounting and Finance 4
Tourism Service Management Program Practice 5
Elective Subject

3

IV semester
Tourism Marketing 5
Geographic Information Systems 3
Creation of Educational Programs 3
Travel and Experience Design 5
Excursion Organization and Guiding Methodology 5
Professional Practice in a Business Company 6
Elective Subject 3
V semester
Hospitality Business and Logistics 6
Event Organization 4
Course Work 3
Tourism Business Organization 5
Simulation Company Practice 6
Tourism Product Development and Sales Management Practice 6
VI semester
Final Practice 21

Final Thesis

9

Study results

  • You will manage the hotel business, develop and implement tourism business projects.
  • You will organize trips, host events, create excursions, and implement leisure programs and tourist service packages: tourist routes, hikes, and more.
  • You will present tourism resources and services at international and national exhibitions and provide tourism information services.
  • You will prepare and implement marketing and business plans.

Admissions

40%

History

20%

Mathematics or Information technologies, or Geography

20%

Weighting factor for any subject that does not overlap with the first and second

20%

English language

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