Study program: Tourism

  • Discover the world and start an exciting career in the field of tourism

  • Turn your passion for travel into a profession with our tourism program

  • Experience a dynamic blend of theory and practical work

  • Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with our Bachelor of Tourism

  • Learn from academics and professionals who will guide you through every aspect of the tourism field

Academic title:

  • Дипломиран Туризмолог

  • Bachelor in Tourism

Period:

  • 4 years

  • 240 ECTS

Head of Department

Prof. Dr. Gabriela Rakicevic

 

 

Detailed study program

Semester 1

Code Name Mandatory / Elective ECTS
SPT101 Basics of law with tourism law M 8
SPT102 Sociology of tourism M 8
SPT103 Basics of tourism M 7
SPT104 Foreign language 1 M 7

Semester 2

Code Name Mandatory / Elective ECTS
SPT201 Psychology in tourism and hospitality M 8
SPT202 Economics of tourism and
hospitality		 M 8
SPT203 Hospitality M 8
SPT2ХХ Elective E 6

Safety in tourism

Techniques of service

Basics of Marketing

Principles of risk management

Enterprise Economics

Statistics

Economy

Business Informatics

Microbiology of food and beverages

Information and communication technologies

Fundamentals of Management

Semester 3

Code Name Mandatory / Elective ECTS
SPT301 Management in tourism and
hospitality		 M 8
SPT302 Cultural heritage M 8
SPT303 Commodity knowledge with nutritional science M 7
SPT304 Foreign language 2 M 7

Semester 4

Code Name Mandatory / Elective ECTS
SPT401 Promotional activities M 7
SPT402 International tourism M 7
SPT403 Tourist geography M 7
SPT4ХХ Elective E 6
Practical work M 3

Business planning in the service sector

Human resource management in tourism and hospitality

Banking operations

Principles of public administration

Communications in tourism

Sociology

National cuisine

MIS in Hospitality

Nutrition psychology

Business psychology

Marketing in hospitality

Semester 5

Code Name Mandatory / Elective ECTS
SPT5ХХ Elective E 6
SPT5ХХ Elective E 6
SPT5ХХ Elective E 6
SPT5ХХ Elective E 6
SPT5ХХ Elective E 6

Tourist destination

Standardization in tourism and hospitality

Organizing congresses and meetings

Food and culture

Entrepreneurship

Marketing research

Basics of cooking

Traffic in tourism

International passenger traffic

Business communication

Logistics systems

Strategic management

Sales channels

Enology

Marketing research

Business Operations Research

Business Mathematics

Economics of European integrations

Agreements in the international trade

Investment management

International marketing

Payment systems

Nutritionism

Management accounting

Insurance in tourism and hospitality

Restaurant management

Methods for testing the quality of food and beverages

Financial markets and institutions

Semester 6

Code Name Mandatory / Elective ECTS
SPT601 Marketing M 7
SPT602 Travel agencies M 7
SPT603 Information systems in tourism M 7
SPT6ХХ Elective E 6
Practical work M 3

Animations in tourism

Controlling

Management of food production in hospitality

Food and Beverage Marketing

Bar and bar operations

International business

International Management

Health tourism

Environment and tourism

Financial management

Life and health insurance

Semester 7

Code Name Mandatory / Elective ECTS
SPT701 Business planning in tourism M 8
SPT702 Sustainable development of tourism M 8
SPT703 Accounting M 8
SPT7XX Elective E 6

Valorization of tourist resources

Strategies of integrated market communication

Administrative law

Catering

Foreign language 3

Gastronomic tourism

Business Law

Social pathology

Non-life insurance

Organizational learning

Economy of Macedonia

Corporate financial management

Bakery and confectionery

Constitutional law

Semester 8

Code Name Mandatory / Elective ECTS
SPT801 Development policy in tourism M 6
SPT8ХХ Elective E 6
SPT8ХХ Elective E 6
SPT8ХХ Elective E 6
SPT802 Graduate thesis M 6

Trade logistics

Insurance in agriculture

International economic relations

Foreign language 4

Development economics

Techniques of measuring the effectiveness of propaganda

Commercial law

Obligatory right

Dietetics

Hotel engineering

Knowledge management

Control and audit

Processing and liquidation of damage

Sensory analysis of food

Public relations

Career opportunities

With our Bachelor in Tourism, you’ll open up a world of exciting career opportunities. There are four key areas where your degree can lead you:

  • Hospitality Management: Take responsibility for managing hotels, resorts and other accommodation facilities. Your degree equips you with the skills to thrive in the hospitality industry.
  • Destination Marketing: Become a destination marketer and promote cities, regions or countries as top tourist destinations that must be visited. Showcase unique attractions, develop marketing strategies and attract visitors from around the world.
  • Event Planning: Plan and coordinate memorable events such as conferences, festivals and corporate retreats. Your degree in tourism will provide you with the knowledge and expertise to organize successful gatherings that leave a lasting impression.
  • Sustainable Tourism: Make a positive impact on the environment and local communities by focusing on sustainable tourism practices. Become an advocate for responsible travel, conservation and community development in the tourism industry.

These are just a few of the exciting career paths that await you with a degree in tourism. The possibilities are endless, and your degree will open the doors to a fulfilling professional journey.