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In more detail, this problem-based and project-oriented program seeks to develop students as much as professionals by conveying an comprehensive understanding of theoretical, methodological and practical approaches necessary in order to understand and tackle core, contemporary and emerging issues related to complex global phenomena and their implications for local sustainability, policy-making, and decision-making processes related to tourism as well as tourism destination development, planning and governance.Candidates have the option to either obtain a degree in Tourism Studies or Human Geography.Here they take part in an interesting combination of English taught courses, independent research and study visits, allowing students to utilize the advantages of our geographical location and, by that, to integrate real-world application and academic theory. Moreover, our courses emphasize collectivism as much as individualism while frequently providing opportunities to meet and closely work together with top researchers and professionals from all over the world. Last but not least, you will gain further insight into the intersection of society, culture, nature as well as production and consumption processes that are informed in virtue of information technology in the context of tourism by pursuing either an internship at a company, organization or institution of your choice, or via studying abroad at one of our many partner universities worldwide. Altogether, this ensures our students will gain in-depth skills in analyzing, planning as well as evaluating tourism and related phenomena on various scales with the ultimate goal to best prepare everyone for an academic and professional career afterward.
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Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Human Geography, Tourism Studies or equivalent.Applicants from non-anglophone countries should provide proof of English proficiency.The application deadline for non EU applicants is January 15.
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Östersund
Jämtland County
831 35
Sweden
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