Course Structure:

Semester 1 Modules:

Foreign Language

Personal & Scientific Development

Applied Statistics & Data Analysis

Fundamentals of Business Administration

Economy & Society

Introduction to Tourism Management with Focus on Medical and Health Tourism

Semester 2 Modules:

Foreign Language II1

Scientific Compulsory Elective Subjects l (AWP)

Accounting & controlling

Marketing in Health & Medical Tourism l - Basic Principles and Markets

Quantitative & Qualitative Research

Medical Basics for Tourism Professionals

Intercultural Management in International Health &Medical Tourism

Semester 3 Modules:

Foreign Language III1

Compliance, Process & Quality Management in Health& Medical Tourism

Marketing in Health & Medical Tourism ll - Digital Services Marketing

Corporate Management & Leadership

Hospitality Management

Project Management

Semester 4 Modules:

Foreign Language IV1

Scientific Compulsory Elective Subjects ll (AWP)

Legal Aspects in Tourism

Innovation, Product Development & Service Design in Health & Medical Tourism

ICT Application Systems in Health & Medical Tourism

Medical Wellness & Spa Management

Health Care Management & Health Provision

Semester 5 Modules:

Internship (18 weeks)

Block Seminar to accompany the internship (PLV) 1

Block Seminar to accompany the internship (PLV) 2

Semester 6 Modules:

Bachelor Thesis Tutorial (Scientific Workshop)

Natural Resources in Health Tourism

Entrepreneurship

Contemporary Issues in International Health & Medical Tourism

Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence in Health &Medical Tourism

Management of Tour Operators and Facilitators in Medical Tourism

Semester 7 Modules:

Bachelor Thesis

Transport & Mobility Management

Cooperation and Network Management in Health &Medical Tourism

Ethics & Sustainability in International Health &Medical Tourism

Health Destination Management

The modules "Foreign Language I - IV" are to be chosen from the schedule of the Language and Electives Centre.

Perspective & Job prospects

This degree focuses on a diverse qualification which enables graduates to launch careers in a wide variety of areas throughout the health and tourism sector. They are able to effectively manage high-level daily business and competently implement projects using their expert knowledge. In addition, graduates should be able to take over the management of smaller companies as well as work in a wide range of leadership roles in health and tourism industries. Graduates work with a systemic approach in a scientifically founded and ethically reflected manner.

This objective is aided by the practical section of the course which includes internships in selected national and international institutions and organizations that work in close coordination with the Deggendorf Institute of Technology. In order to reach the learning objectives outlined, a practice-oriented, applied approach is of particular importance. The application and transfer of scientific knowledge to concrete current issue sin health and medical tourism is ensured through the program’s focus on diverse areas of application. Through participation in inter-professional projects, teamwork skills and interdisciplinary competencies will be developed. The flexible course structure allows students to develop technical, career field-oriented skills early on in their studies.

Career prospects are in:

Hotels

Wellness facility management

Clinics

Organizations

Assistances

International health agents

Travel agencies

Airlines

Research

Course language: English