Tourism

Programme description

The bachelor’s programme ‘Tourism’ is designed to train specialists who have: competencies for information and analytical activities in the field of tourism; and practical skills in the development, promotion and marketing of a tourist product
The programme provides an opportunity to receive a broad fundamental university education, as well as knowledge of tourism industry through the involvement of leading specialists from this field in the educational process
The programme is designed to train qualified personnel to meet the needs of the professional community. Graduates of the programme possess knowledge of technologies for the organisation and provision of tour operator, travel agent and excursion services. They also: have a skills set for analytical and practical activities in tourism; are capable of seeking better positions in the tourism business, national and regional travel agencies; and are ready for the current challenges in the tourism sector

Main courses

Our advantages

The programme is designed to train specialists who have: academic knowledge for information and analytical activities in the field of tourism; and practical skills in the development, promotion and marketing of a tourist product. This is best achieved on the basis of traditional university education, as well as through the involvement of leading specialists from the tourism industry in the educational process
Students take part in research expeditions, scientific conferences, seminars, symposia, including the annual Great Geographical Festival
The academic programme has been designed taking into account professional standards and the needs of employers
These are: a combination of practical and academic knowledge for information and analytical activities in tourism; and knowledge of technologies for the organisation and delivery of tour operator, travel agent and excursion services
Graduates of the bachelor’s programmes speak English at a level of proficiency comparable to the B2 level
Practical training and internships are held at tour operators and excursion companies in St Petersburg
The programme is implemented with the help of the Council of the academic programme, with leading representatives of the tourism industry being its members

Career opportunities

The graduates can start their careers as

Accreditation

The programme is internationally accredited by the Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance and Career Development (AKKORK), the Certificate dated 30 May 2018.
The programme has professional and public accreditation from the Association of Managers, Certificate No 070 dated 18 May 2018.