International College of Tourism and Management

  Austria

Term: Academic Year 
Dates: October to May

Description:
Study Programmes:
"Hospitality & Tourism Management" and "Wellness & Spa Management". The ITM College offers 2-year programmes with English as the language of instruction, as cultural diversity is a key element in ITM's educational concept.

Contents:
Both programmes give the students a broad understanding of the hospitality and tourism/wellness and spa industry worldwide, and puts emphasis on combining theory with practise. Students gain profound understanding of communication, marketing and management qualities. At the same time, students develop cross cultural understanding, a global persepective, tolerance, and a comprehensive knowledge of foreign languages (English, German, Russian, French, Spanish).

Course objectives:
To train students to be able to take over tasks of the middle management in public and private companies of the hospitality and tourism/ wellness and spa industry.

Diploma and Bachelor:
After completing the 2-year programme, students are awarded an officially recognized Diploma, which enables students to enter junior- and mid-management positions in the tourism industry. In addition, students may pursue a bachelor's degree in "International Management" at European University in Austria and other ITM partner universities.

Overview:
Duration: 4 semesters
Language of instruction: English
Practical training: 13 weeks between semester 2 and 3
Begin of studies: fall semester
Degree: officially recognized state diploma
Admission requirement: High school diploma or equivalent degree of education.

Employment opportunities:
* hotel management
* catering companies
* travel agencies
* transportation industry (airlines, cruise lines)
* sports organizations
* casinos, theme parks
* meeting and convention centres
* tourism board
* destination development
* consulting company
* wellness hotel and resorts
* medical hotels
* thermal hotels
* spa hotels and day spas
* recreation centers

Highlights: Study "Hospitality & Tourism Management" or "Wellness & Spa Management" at an international college, situated in the charming wellness resort Bad Voeslau, just 30 min. outside of Vienna. At ITM, you gain profound knowledge in language and communication and management skills, and receive practical training in a multicultural environment.

The ITM Campus in Bad Voeslau feature state-of-the-art study facilities and an adjecent hotel, where students may gain practical experience. On campus accommation is provided.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 3,100 Euro for EU citizens, 4,475 for Non EU citizen per semester

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Austria Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 1986