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Master 120 credits
Theoretical programme duration2 years
Learning language(s)french
Schedule typeDaytime
CampusPlaine/Solbosch
Category(ies) - Topic(s)Human and social sciences - Business management/Sciences and technics - Sciences
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There are many different facets to the tourism industry, including commercial tourism management, cultural tourism and heritage management, land use management, etc. This Master programme gives students a comprehensive view of the domain, teaching them about specific concepts relating to tourism and providing the analytical methods and tools required to respond to a range of professional issues. Courses train students to take on high-level responsibilities in businesses and institutions, develops their knowledge of national and international practices, and highlights techniques used to develop tourist activity while taking into account the local situation and environmental considerations. The programme also teaches rules and good practices that enable tourism to be integrated as smoothly as possible into the local environment and society.
The Master programme lasts 2 years—60 credits each year—and is completed by a dissertation. It combines a variety of courses covering all main aspects of tourism, and includes a yearly field trip as well as a 2-month work placement.
Students must be active in class, and turn in a number of assignments. Moreover, professionals and experts in the tourism industry are regularly invited to present their work.
The Master in Tourism Studies and Management at ULB is the only French-speaking Master in tourism in Belgium. Classes take a multi-disciplinary approach to the subject, promoting joint experiences with study trips and seminars, thanks to our extensive partnerships with other universities.
Due to the University's central location in the capital of Europe and its close connection to many partner countries and universities with diverse backgrounds, ULB's tourism programme integrates a variety of approaches from different origins, taking into account the latest research from all around the world.
Due to its central location in the capital of Europe and its close connection to many partner countries/universities with different backgrounds, the ULB tourism programme integrates a variety of approaches from different origins. Our courses integrate therefore updated and recent research from all over the world.
During the second year, students have the opportunity to spend one semester in a partner university in the country of their choice. Current partners are located in Spain, Croatia, Sweden, Norway, France, Canada, and other countries; students may also complete their exchange period at KULeuven, as part of the Erasmus Belgica programme.
In addition to the 120 Master's credits, complementary courses may be added to the PAE (annual student program), depending on your previous experience, for a maximum of 30 credits. Here is a detailed description of these courses:
TOUR-F3001 - 5 ECTS
PEDA-F400 - 5 ECTS
TOUR-F429 - 5 ECTS
GEOG-F-103 - 5 ECTS
+ 2 courses imposed by the jury
(click on the mnemonic to access the course sheet)
The full program (120 credits, i.e. full-time) is structured around three different teaching modules designed to cover the main aspects of tourism activities.
The three modules are:
Tourism management,
Sustainable tourism development
Scientific analysis of tourism and its place in society
include theoretical and practical courses, a study trip, excursions, an internship and a dissertation.
The program prepares students to design tourism products and events, manage tourism projects, and manage tourist sites and attractions. A critical awareness of the concepts of sustainable development, regional planning, responsible tourism and ecotourism completes the curriculum.
Partnerships with foreign universities offer the possibility of Erasmus exchanges (Spain, France, Sweden, Norway, Croatia, etc.). In addition, some Master's courses are taught in English.
This Master programme gives students the tools necessary to hold high-level management positions in the tourist industry and/or governmental agencies.
