Travel has become a vital part of modern life. People travel for work, to study, or just for fun and as more can reach global destinations than ever before, skillful professionals are needed to move, accommodate, and service masses.
This double degree programme of studies between IBS (Hungary) and The University of Buckingham (UK), delivered in Budapest, covers the core knowledge and skills related to your programme using an interactive and practice-oriented approach to teaching and learning in small groups, and it also includes the UpSkill programme, our HR award-winning employability skills development framework as part of your studies.
General info
| February 2025 | September 2025 | |
| Duration of programme | 6 semesters | 6 semesters |
| Starting date | February and September | February and September |
| Tuition fee per semester | € 3,700 | € 4,000 |
| Tuition fee for the full programme | € 22,200 | € 24,000 |
| One-off registration fee for non-EU citizens | € 900 | € 900 |
| Degree awarded by | The University of Buckingham and IBS | The University of Buckingham and IBS |
| Common first year | Yes | Yes |
| Work placement available | Yes | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes | Yes |
| Campus | Budapest | Budapest |
| Admission criteria |
• Secondary school leaving certificate AND • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent* |
• Secondary school leaving certificate AND• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent* |
| Language of tuition | English | English |
* i.e.: TOEFL 72, GCSE English, Duolingo 95, IBS own English testing, etc. Please find further details here
Programme Content
This is a specialisation of the Business Management programme.
Tourism is a sector that is at the heart of many of the big moments in modern life such as major music or sports events, family weekends or a dream holiday on an island. We will ensure that you have the necessary skills to manage operations and businesses across a diverse range of contexts including tourism, cultural heritage, festivals and events.
We consider developing our students' employability skills highly important. IBS has set up UpSkill scheme, which enhances and develops the skills which are most demanded in the job market to ensure that our graduates have an advantage over others in job applications. Read more about it here.
Curriculum
Please find the curriculum here.*
* IBS reserves the right to change the curriculum.
Programme Specification
Please find the programme specification here.
Degree Sample
Please find the degree sample here.
Career Opportunities
The skills cultivated working in tourism environments are also covered by a broad range of businesses in the contemporary service-led economy. Here are just a few areas where with this degree you can pursue a career: Management of International Hotels, Airlines, Catering & Banqueting, Conference & Event Organisation, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Cruise Ships, Spa & Wellness and Medical Tourism, Resort Management, Theme Parks, Destination Marketing & Development Consultancy, Ski Resorts and National Tourism Offices.
"New beginnings are exciting, press on and the sun will surely shine."
Alan Godsave - Tourism Lecturer
"I didn't think Budapest would be so beautiful and cultural with so many nice buildings and museums. And it is so clean, I've never seen such a clean city. And the public transportation is in one word incredible! There are also many activities, the bars are great and there are a lot of international students."