You study 4 semesters (120 ECTS) for the Master of Arts degree.
Duration
International orientation
The Master’s degree is taught in English and is characterized by a high degree of internationality.
Current topics
Topics such as sustainability and digitalization are considered.
No Tuition fees
At our state university, you only pay semester fees.
What our Master´s students particulary appreciate about the FH Westküste:
- Close links with industry through the German Institute for Tourism Research based at the FH Westküste and other practice partners.
- Modern equipment, spacious PC workstations, new PC lab with eye-tracking stations.
- Specialization in the field of tourism by deepening important key qualifications.
- Familiar atmosphere (students and professors know each other).
General information:
A Master’s degree offers the opportunity to specialize in a particular field. This increases your chances of standing out from the crowd of university graduates, pursuing a doctorate or working in an academic field. In addition, many employers attach great importance to comprehensive skills that you learn during your Bachelor’s degree and can expand and deepen through a Master’s degree.
The Master’s degree program in ITM builds on a previous Bachelor's or Diploma degree with a focus on management and tourism and is designed to be studied either after completing your Bachelor’s degree in ITM at the FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences, a tourism degree at another university of applied science/university or after completing a related subject.
This means that you will sharpen your existing skills and deepen your key qualifications, particularly in the areas of tourism, management and methodological skills. Coupled with our application-oriented training, you will develop important skills for your future career. Our Master’s degree program prepares you for an exciting management position in a national or international company.
Application
All at a glance:
| Degree | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 semesters |
| ECTS / credits: | 120 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Starting in | Winter semester |
| Application period: | 30th April - 15th July |
| Admission requirements: | B.A. or Diploma in Tourism Management (or similar fields of study); English language certificate with at least level B2; Aptitude test |
| Semester fee: | 91,00 € |
| Accredited until: | 31.8.2024 (ZEvA) |
Study structure
- Study structure
- FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences
- Information on the Application
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Study structure
The Master’s course is taught in English and is characterized by a high degree of internationality. Students from different countries choose to complete their Master’s degree with us. This diversity offers you the opportunity to expand your intercultural skills as part of your studies.
Unlike the Bachelor’s degree course in ITM, a stay abroad is not mandatory for the Master’s degree. However, you can still spend a semester at a foreign (partner) university and study there. Our large network of partner universities is at your disposal.
Applying the knowledge you have acquired is also very important in the Master’s degree course. To this end, you can draw on a wide range of collaborations with external practice partners. The German Institute for Tourism Research (Deutsches Institut für Tourismusforschung), which is based at our university, will bring exciting research projects into the classroom for you to work on.
Welcome to FH Westküste!
Our claim describes our offer to you: Expanding horizons. The FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences is the youngest state university in Schleswig-Holstein with approx. 1,600 students, located between Hamburg and Sylt on the beautiful North Sea coast.
Our collaborative teaching and learning environment is a defining feature of the way we work together. Dedicated lecturers and Professors help you with questions and see themselves as direct contacts. As a result, our students enjoy a family-like atmosphere on campus and can study effectively in small groups – no one is just a student number here.
The FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences is located in the heart of one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations. It's never far to the sea and well-known destinations such as Büsum, St. Peter-Ording, Sylt or the metropolis of Hamburg are in the immediate vicinity. So, you can study with us where other people spend their vacation!
Information on the Application
You can apply for the Master's program between 30th April and 15th July for the start of the winter semester in September.
We prepared a checklist for your application, that you can find at Downloads.
Application requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree with at least 180 credit points and a final grade of at least 2.5 from the fields of tourism or related subjects (economics, geography or cultural studies) with
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- at least 10 ECTS in the field of economics and at least 10 ECTS in the field of tourism science or
- at least 10 ECTS in the field of economics and at least 1.5 years of professional experience in tourism (proof of job references)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree with at least 180 credit points and a final grade of at least 2.5 from a non-subject area and
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- at least 3 years of professional experience in a tourism institution in a responsible position or
- combination of a tourism training and a degree in business administration
If you can provide proof of one of the above combinations as well as proof of English at level B2, you will be invited to take an aptitude test.
Simply apply for
your degree program!
Do you have questions about studying? We will be happy to help you!
Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Tim Harms, who is responsible for the tourism study programs ITM Bachelor and Master, the ITM Students Office is the first point of contact for tourism students and prospective students. We, Sarah Dornheim and Patricia Thaden, will advise you on your choice of tourism studies. During your studies, we will also help you with the organization and are your contact for all problems and questions relating to your ITM studies.
Please do not hesitate to ask us any questions you may have. We will always try to help and support you as much as possible.
Dipl.-Kffr. (FH) Patricia Thaden
Sarah Dornheim, M.A.
Opening hours
Monday & Tuesday 09:00-12:00
Thursday 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00
Wednesday & Friday closed
or by appointment
Interview with our ITM student Kim:
Why did I choose the FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences?
I chose to apply at FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences due to its program's focus on sustainable tourism, an area of significant demand in my home country. During the application process for the program, I was very well supported by the staff at the university, which is very important for me as an international student.
Mehr lesen!
It's not just about learning, it's also about having new experiences!
This Master's program helps me to expand my horizons, acquire new information and consolidate the knowledge I gained during my Bachelor's degree. I have the opportunity to implement the knowledge I gained from theory to small-scale projects, e.g. in the development of advertising strategies and business plans for start-ups. I have direct contact with tourist organizations to carry out empirical research on their behalf. We students are welcome to participate in a variety of monthly activities organized by the student club and the International Office. Alongside receiving assistance with administrative procedures, I have made new friends and discovered a lot about German culture and life. I also went with my friends to nearby places in the region, for example to St. Peter-Ording, Sylt Island, and Lübeck. For me, learning at university is about more than just gaining knowledge; it’s also about experiencing life outside of the ordinary.