International Tourism

Form:
Form

Full-time - Classes in full-time studies are held on weekdays, usually 3–4 days per week, so weekends are free from university meetings. The schedule is arranged to minimize gaps between classes.

Full-time
Study mode:
Study mode

Hybrid - In hybrid studies, classes take place both online via the MS Teams platform and in person in lecture halls.

Traditional (on-site) - In traditional studies, classes are conducted by meeting with lecturers and other group members in lecture halls, with occasional online sessions

Hybrid
Traditional (on-site)
Overview:
Bachelor's degree
From October
English
6 semesters
City:
Warszawa
Tourism and recreation, studia I stopnia, licencjackie i inżynierskie: Rozmowa w biurze podróży
International Tourism, studia I stopnia, licencjackie i inżynierskie: Studentka na statku
International Tourism | WSB Merito Warsaw University: Rozmowa dwóch studentów
Tourism and recreation | WSB Merito Warsaw University: Rozmowa w biurze podróży
International Tourism | WSB Merito Warsaw University: Studentka na statku
International Tourism | WSB Merito Warsaw University: Rozmowa dwóch studentów

What will you learn?

International Tourism, studia I stopnia, licencjackie i inżynierskie: Praca przy laptopie
  • You will learn about the international tourism market and the global economic importance of tourism.
  • You will gain skills in organizing and coordinating business events in international tourism.
  • You will learn to apply international tourism law, including regulations for tour leaders.
  • You will understand the rules of international organisational culture and the specifics of different world cultures, helping you work effectively in multicultural environments.
  • You will learn methods for cataloguing tourist attractions and assessing the attractiveness of places and regions for professional tourism advice.
  • You will learn to use various forms of international cooperation in tourism to build contacts and develop a network of business partners.

Work opportunities

International Tourism, studia I stopnia, licencjackie i inżynierskie: współpraca
  • You can work as a specialist in international tourist traffic, managing tourist flows and analysing trends in the global tourism market.
  • In the role of an employee of an international tourism organisation, you will coordinate projects and cooperate with partners from different countries.
  • As an employee of the management office of tourism companies, you will be responsible for managing operations and developing tourism services on international markets.
  • You can work as an officer in a department for international tourism, supporting tourism policy and regional promotion.
  • As an organiser of international business and leisure trips, you will plan and deliver comprehensive services for individual and corporate clients.
  • You can run your own tourism business on international markets, offering guiding, tour leading, or event services based on your knowledge and certificates.

Study program

Practical studies

We teach in a way that prepares you as well as possible for the real challenges you will encounter in your professional work.

 

  • Group projects – real business problems.
  • Simulations – decisions in market conditions.
  • Internships and placements – experience in companies.
  • Lectures with practitioners – market experts.
  • Modern tools – up-to-date technologies.
  • Case studies – analysis of real cases.
Selected major-specific courses
  • Basics of tourism
  • Basics of management
  • Economics of tourism and recreation
  • Ecology and environmental protection
  • Basics of recreation
  • Basics of law
  • Customer service and relationship building
  • Outline of the history of architecture
  • Basics of hotel management
  • Leisure time organisation
  • First aid
  • Contemporary issues in tourism
Selected specialization courses
  • Global management in tourism
  • International tourism market
  • International tourism market management conditions
  • Legal aspects in international tourism
  • Tourism in the global economy
  • Marketing in the international tourism economy
International Tourism | WSB Merito Warsaw University: Zdalnie pracujący student
International Tourism | WSB Merito Warsaw University: Studentka
Foreign language study

In full-time studies:

  • 120 hours of foreign language learning (30 hours per semester) from the 1st to the 4th semester.

Form of delivery: 
all classes are conducted on campus with a language teacher.
 

In part-time studies:

  • 120 hours of foreign language learning (30 hours per semester) from the 1st to the 4th semester.

Form of delivery:

  • 16 hours of classes in a classroom with a language teacher (sessions)
  • 14 hours delivered in an e-learning format
     

Languages to choose from: English, German, Spanish.

Internships and practical training

Student internships are an important part of the study program. Students of bachelor's and long-cycle master's studies complete 960 hours of internships (24 weeks), gaining professional experience. If you work in a profession related to your field of study, you can have your internship credited based on your employment. During your studies, you also have the opportunity to take a paid internship. Internship programs are designed by cooperating employers, tailoring requirements to specific positions, which helps you take your first professional steps.

Study completion requirements

You create a major project that addresses a practical or theoretical problem related to your field of study. By studying literature and conducting your own analyses, you work on an original problem-solving proposal. Everything you learn during your studies enables you to create a professional project based on real data and actions. To earn your bachelor’s degree, you must defend this project before a committee. You set the direction of your own project!

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How to become a WSB Merito University student

You can enroll in a first degree (e.g. Bachelor’s or Engineer’s) program if you have successfully completed your secondary education and have a secondary school-leaving certificate.

Take the first step – register now!

Applicants are admitted on a first-come first-served basis. If you are to complete your secondary education this year, or you are studying for your first degree but have not yet earned it, you can secure a place with us by signing up online. Your educational service contract can be drawn up later as you have collected all of the required documents. 

Prices

Annual tuition fee
One installment

approx. 2200 € (9 261 PLN)

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