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BA Business Management Tourism with Foundation YearBusiness Management Tourism with Foundation Year

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

This degree combines business management with tourism studies, designed for students with a passion for travel and tourism and an interest in business. The foundation year provides academic skills needed for undergraduate study. The program focuses on how global tourist destinations, visitor attractions, and accommodation services are managed and marketed. Students also study tourism crisis management, future tourism trends, and essential business areas like organizational transformation, ethics, and finance. The course has been developed with input from leading organizations and researchers to expose students to relevant advancements and trends in the tourism industry. Graduates receive a BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism) degree along with several professional qualifications including CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership, Foundation Chartered Manager Status, ILM Level 6 Diploma in Management, IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, and eligibility for Associate membership of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI).

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Tourism Management

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about BA Business Management Tourism with Foundation Year at Arden University

Is BA Business Management Tourism with Foundation Year at Arden University taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the BA Business Management Tourism with Foundation Year programme cost? ▼

10.500 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for BA Business Management Tourism with Foundation Year at Arden University? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (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 BA Business Management Tourism with Foundation Year? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Arden University — 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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