Course accredited by the rating and accreditation agency of higher education (A3ES)
Coordenator
Alexandra Maria de Almeida Matos Pereira
Entrance Exams
One of the following sets:
- 04 - Economy
- 18 - Portuguese
OR
- 09 - Geography
- 18 - Portuguese
OR
- 06 - Philosophy
- 09 - Geography
OR
- 09 - Geography
- 13 - English
OR
- 16 - Mathematics
- 18 - Portuguese
OR
- 04 - Economy
- 09 - Geography
Objectives
The Degree in Tourism Management has as its main objective the formation of excellence in human resources for the professional activities of tourism.
The Study Plan is structured on a solid theoretical component in the scientific areas of Tourism and Management (where ISLA is widely recognized, with a 98.1% employability degree).
The scientific area of Tourism includes the structuring curricular units, as well as innovative areas, according to the needs of the tourism market, having a qualified faculty with solid academic, scientific and professional experience acquired in public and private organizations.
Thus this curriculum is based on value formation, adapted to new trends aiming at entrepreneurship, resource sustainability, and valuing career and training in tourism.
Professional exits
- National and local Tourist Guides;
- Specialized technician in touristic operations;
- Touristic programs and events coordinators;
- Tourism project managers;
- Consultants and trainers in tourism.
Timetables
- Diurnal
- Evening
Course Plan
| 1st Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Curricular Units | Hours | ECTS | Semester |
| Fundamentals of Tourism | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Sociology of Leisure | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Quantitative Methods | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Management of Organizations | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Research Methods | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Digital Technologies Applied to Tourism | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Tourism Economics | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Geography and Spatial Planning | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Tourism Legislation | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Natural Heritage and Tourism | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| English Language I | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Foreign Language I | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Total | 60 | ||
| 2nd Year | |||
| Curricular Units | Hours | ECTS | Semester |
| Cultural Heritage and Tourism | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Accounting and Finance for Tourism Companies | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Product and Destination Marketing | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Tourism Organization and Policy | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| English Language II | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Foreign Language II | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| People Management in Organizations | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Management and Sustainability of Tourism Resources | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Quality Management | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Markets and Tourist Destinations | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Restauration, Gastronomy and Enology | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Event Planning, Organization and Management | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Total | 60 | ||
| 3rd Year | |||
| Curricular Units | Hours | ECTS | Semester |
| Innovation and Experience Design in Tourism | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Mobility and Tourism Transport | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Travel Agencies and Tour Operators Management | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Ethics and Social Responsibility and Citizenship | 45 | 5 | 1st |
| Internship / Applied Project I | 90 | 10 | 1st |
| Planning and Management of Tourism Projects | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Hotel Management | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Tourism | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Strategic Management | 45 | 5 | 2nd |
| Internship / Applied Project II | 90 | 10 | 2nd |
| Total | 60 | ||
Information
- Rosária Silva
- rosaria.silva@islagaia.pt
- (+351) 223 772 981 / (+351) 934 754 770
- General
- info@islagaia.pt
- (+351) 223 772 980 / (+351) 93 475 46 77