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International Tourism and Sustainable Development

Bø - Full time

Through this programme, students will gain broad knowledge of subjects such as administration, marketing and business, including knowledge of current topics, theories and methods within the academic fields included in the study.

  • Closing dates: 15.04.2024
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Study facts

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  • Study level: Exchange programmes, bachelor level
  • Progression of study: Full time
  • Start up: Autumn 2024
  • Teaching model: Campus
  • Credits: 30
  • Charge: No tuition fee.
  • Closing dates: 15.04.2024
  • Semesters: 1
  • Teaching Language: English
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Why study International Tourism and Sustainable Development? 

Tourism changes fast, so sustainable tourism management must be entrepreneurial, innovative and responsible to benefit economic, environmental, cultural and social development of destinations.

What you will learn

You will learn how tourism destinations, businesses and products can be planned, developed and managed in an innovative and sustainable manner. The program combines perspectives from the field of international tourism studies, entrepreneurship and sustainable planning and management. It will also introduce you to the culture and nature of Norway.

Why study at USN? 

USN is one of Norway’s biggest Higher Education Institutions, yet you will not be lost in the crowd on any of our eight campuses. International tourism and sustainable development is offered at Campus Bø, in historic and beautiful Telemark, a tourism magnet affectionately named Norway in a nutshell. In Bø you are always close to nature, but also in a town characterized by and proud of its student culture. 

Study Plan

A study plan describes the content, structure and organization of a study programme. To each study plan there is a set of subject plans that describe the different subjects. In the subject plan you will also find a reading list. Below you will find a study model that shows you which subjects that are taught each term. In the study model you'll also find links to each subject plan.

Latest published study plan for international tourism and sustainable development

Admission requirements

The programme is open to international exchange students studying at one of USN's bilateral partner institutions. Exchange students at the bachelor-level must have completed at least 60 ECTS or equivalent within the relevant study field, and be officially nominated by their home university in order to apply. Admission to the programme requires a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. An English proficiency equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) level is recommended.

Target groups are Bachelor students in business, tourism, sociology, political science. Ecology or environmental management background is beneficial, but not mandatory.

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