Tourism Management
Technological Specialisation Courses - Access with the 12th Grade
Descobri neste curso a minha paixão, um futuro e ensinamentos que me vão acompanhar toda a vida
David Pereira Romão Diretor Unidade Hoteleira
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Estudantes internacionais
Período exclusivo e condições especiais para candidatos não residentes na UE
International Students
Exclusive period and special conditions for Non-EU applicants
The Technological Specialization Course in Tourism Management prepares students for technical and management functions for companies, travel agencies, and other organizations in the tourism sector.
Our mission is to train prospective tourism professionals, as well as those already working in the sector, to create tourism programs and experiences for tourists. Our guiding values are focused on ethics, sustainability, and innovation, and we apply specific technical and management knowledge, which contributes to the enhancement and qualification of the products.
The attendance of personal and creative development and artistic expression modules, as well as integrated management skills classes, based on innovative learning models, will allow students to acquire personal and socio-emotional skills (soft skills).
Reasons to attend this course
Attend this course and get free access to
- A Curriculum design adapted to a vast array of profiles and suitable for the new skills the sector needs
- Commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation
- This course has a unique emphasis on accessible tourism and sustainability
- Strong knowledge in the area of tourism project management
- Learning new tourism concepts and discovering new products such as experience tourism and luxury tourism
- Specialization in strategic tourism products / optional classes in areas such as Golf, Surf, Cultural Touring and City Breaks, Gastronomy and Wine, Health and Wellness, Cruises, Luxury Tourism
- Turismo de Portugal, I.P. boosts a strong relationship with the market/companies and public entities in the Tourism sector, enhanced with the curricular internships.
- Merit Scholarships
- International Internships
Who can attend the course?
- High-school diploma (or legal equivalent in Portugal) or Vocational qualification level 4 diploma (European Qualifications Framework)
- Minimum B2 English level (Council of Europe standard), to be assessed through a written test
- 2 Semesters + 1 curricular internship + Induction Programme (150h)
- The Tourism Management Programme is a 1 year (full-time) course, consisting of two semesters, including a 3-month internship. Students have the opportunity to select top restaurants, hotel chains and resorts in Portugal and abroad to do their internship.
- Induction Programme (150h) consists of a training beginner level programme aimed at students with no previous training or experience in the area. Therefore, qualified students can have their credentials recognized and get exemption of frequency of formative units.
- Course fee €1,500€ (*) Payment of €150 x 10 monthly instalments
- Plan, design and manage products, services and /or destination products
- Organize, promote and market products, services and destinations, according to the interests and needs of customers
- Plan, organize, streamline and promote tourist entertainment events and activities
- Define and implement strategic and operational marketing plans
- Collaborate in the development of commercial policies for companies working in the tourism sector, ensuring the highest quality and customer satisfaction
- Develop efficient management procedures for the tourism companies
- Manage different work groups/teams
Where can you attend this course?
Career Opportunities
- A Tourism Management Specialist is a professional qualified to plan, develop, promote and market products, services and tourist destinations in tourism companies, travel agencies and other organizations that carry out different operations in the tourism sector.
With this training students are granted credit units (ECTS) recognized under the Bologna Process, enabling students to pursue further training in related areas at several Universities and Higher Education Centers
Schools of Turismo de Portugal have established protocols with different national and international higher education institutions.
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