Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers various educational programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. One of the programs is the Tourism program, which is designed to train specialists in the field of tourism.

Program Description

The Tourism program is a bachelor's program that provides students with competencies for information and analytical activities in the field of tourism, as well as practical skills in the development, promotion, and marketing of a tourist product. The program is designed to train qualified personnel to meet the needs of the professional community.

Program Details

• Level of education: Bachelor
• Type of instruction: Full-time
• Duration: 4 years
• Language of instruction: English and Russian

Main Courses

• English for Professional Communication
• World History and Cultural Heritage
• History of Tourist Activities
• Organisational Culture and Human Resource Management
• Tourism Marketing
• Fundamentals of Management in Tourism
• Fundamentals of Tourism
• Regional History of Russia
• Legal Regulation of Tourism
• Standardisation and Certification in Tourist Industry
• Area Studies
• Technology of Domestic Tourism
• Techniques of Selling Tourist Services
• Transportation Services in Tourism
• Tour Operating
• Economic, Social and Political Geography of the World
• Economics of Tourist Market

Our Advantages

• The program is designed to train specialists with academic knowledge and practical skills in the field of tourism.
• Students participate in research expeditions, scientific conferences, seminars, and symposia.
• The academic program is designed taking into account professional standards and the needs of employers.
• Graduates speak English at a level of proficiency comparable to the B2 level.
• Practical training and internships are held at tour operators and excursion companies in St. Petersburg.

Career Opportunities

The graduates can start their careers as:

• Tourism instructors
• Reservation managers
• Travel products managers
• Travel products promotion managers
• Tourism managers
• Travel products development managers
• Inbound (outbound) tourism operators
• Travel organisers
• Sightseeing tour organisers
• Tour operators
• Tour guides

Accreditation

The program is internationally accredited by the Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance and Career Development (AKKORK), and has professional and public accreditation from the Association of Managers.

Similar Programs

Similar programs offered by the university include:

• International Relations
• Advertising and Public Relations
• Political Science