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BBA in Sustainable Tourism and Nature Conservation

Bachelor's degree

In Gland ()

£ 34,495.66 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in CHF:

CHF 39,000

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Internship

    Yes

Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries and has an impact on the environment and on local communities. The aim of the BBA in Sustainable Tourism and Nature Conservation program is to offer a theoretical and practical degree that integrates nature conservation with economic and social factors.
The program is developed for the students who are aiming for an international career in the tourism or nature conservation sector. This program provides a framework to understand nature conservation and the science of sustainability.

About this course

The three years Bachelor of Business Administration program offers a theoretical and practical degree that addresses challenges in sustainability that leaders face in global business. This program ensures that sustainability is incorporated strategically in all aspects of every business’s operations to provide the competitive edge required in todays complex business environment.
During the programs, students’ knowledge and competencies are developed through exposure to real business operations and engagement in company projects in order to develop a practical approach to integrate sustainability into business. SUMAS students have worked with a range of companies in different sectors, such as Oko Forests and the African Wildlife Foundation.
These are all unique opportunities for students to network with some of the most relevant multinational companies.

This program will prepare students for a wide range of careers which require the ability to find nature-based solutions to problems in the fields of tourism and hospitality. Graduates can expect to be employed in international organizations involved in the governance of protected areas, as well as small, medium-sized leisure facilities, or in the hospitality sector. Graduates may also become entrepreneurs and be involved in green jobs. SUMAS students may also apply learning to their own family businesses

Our university welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed an International Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 30 or a High School Diploma or any secondary education at an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Students with final grades lower than IB 30 or GPA 2.5 can be accepted on probation depending on results subject by subject.

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2021

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Conservation
  • Tourism management
  • Global Business
  • Science
  • Nature Conservation
  • Business Operations
  • Business Environment
  • Administration
  • Tour

Course programme

30 core and 9 specialized modules, an intensive research project in Switzerland or abroad, a project management in the field of Business Policy and Strategy, a work experience (internship) and a final Capstone course

Learning Outcomes

Specifically at the end of the program students will be able to:

  • Apply fundamental concepts of responsible management and sustainability
  • Critically evaluate the concepts of sustainable tourism management and conservation of nature and be able to formulate practices for responsible tourism
  • Critically analyze various complex situations and find innovative solutions
  • Effectively communicate the concepts and processes of management as well as sustainability to diverse audiences and across cultures
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data necessary for success in the global business

BBA in Sustainable Tourism and Nature Conservation

£ 34,495.66 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in CHF:

CHF 39,000