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Hochschule Harz
Master German + English Law & Economics

Tourism and Destination Management

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

"Tourism and Destination Management" is a Master's program that provides further qualifications for an ideal career start. The program offers intensive supervision by experienced professors in small groups where specialist knowledge, methods and social skills are conveyed. It combines scientifically based education with practical and application-related relevance. The focus is on creating concepts with new ideas for sustainable development of tourism destinations and service providers, as well as innovative products and their marketing. The program aims to qualify specialists and executives for management positions in destinations and other tourism organizations. The winter semester emphasizes product development, destination marketing, and tourism politics and planning, while the summer semester focuses on international tourism politics and planning and destination marketing. Professional English is offered in both semesters. The program includes project work with industry partners, excursions to destinations and specialist congresses. There are two study variants: standard (3 semesters) and extended (4 semesters).
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"Tourism and Destination Management" is a Master's program that provides further qualifications for an ideal career start. The program offers intensive supervision by experienced professors in small groups where specialist knowledge, methods and social skills are conveyed. It combines scientifically based education with practical and application-related relevance. The focus is on creating concepts with new ideas for sustainable development of tourism destinations and service providers, as well as innovative products and their marketing. The program aims to qualify specialists and executives for management positions in destinations and other tourism organizations. The winter semester emphasizes product development, destination marketing, and tourism politics and planning, while the summer semester focuses on international tourism politics and planning and destination marketing. Professional English is offered in both semesters. The program includes project work with industry partners, excursions to destinations and specialist congresses. There are two study variants: standard (3 semesters) and extended (4 semesters).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Tourism and Destination Management at Hochschule Harz

Is Tourism and Destination Management at Hochschule Harz taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Tourism and Destination Management programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Tourism and Destination Management at Hochschule Harz?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Tourism and Destination Management?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Harz — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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