Program Overview

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Leisure & Tourism Management

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Leisure & Tourism Management is a six or seven-semester program that provides students with an in-depth and practical understanding of hospitality management, quality of service, event and conference planning, and sustainability as it applies to tourism.

Duration

• Six or seven semesters
• Three years

Number of Credits

• 210 or 240 ECTS

Start Dates

• October
• February
• June
• August

Language

• English

Fees per Semester

• CHF 15,100

Location

• Geneva

Degree Awarded

• Option 1: EU Bachelor’s degrees
  • An ACBSP and IACBE accredited bachelor’s degree from EU Business School Switzerland, which is institutionally accredited by IQA and certified by eduQua.
  • A university bachelor’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC), Spain.
• Option 2: EU Bachelor’s + BA (Hons) in Business Management
  • An ACBSP and IACBE accredited bachelor’s degree from EU Business School Switzerland, which is institutionally accredited by IQA and certified by eduQua.
  • A university bachelor’s degree (título propio) awarded by Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC), Spain.
  • A state-recognized BA (Hons) in Business Management degree from University of Derby, U.K.

Optional Diploma

• Students studying Option 2 (EU Bachelor’s + BA (Hons) in Business Management) can study an additional semester of their specialization to earn a Diploma of Advanced Studies (título propio) awarded by EU Business School Switzerland.

Validating & Accrediting Partners

• Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC)
  • An officially recognized university in Spain.
  • Inscribed in the Registro Universitario de Centros y Títulos (Register of University Centers and Qualifications, RUCT) with the code 060.
  • Legally authorized to accredit higher education qualifications according to Organic Law 2/2023, 22nd March, which pertains to the university system.
  • Accredited by the Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación (ANECA), and AQU Catalunya.
• University of Derby (UoD)
  • A public university recognized by the U.K. government’s higher education authorities.
  • Audited by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the official quality assurance body for the Office of Students (OfS), the regulator for higher education in England.
  • Ranked within the top 20 in the UK for teaching quality by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
  • Awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
  • Ranked among the top 25 for overall student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025.

Learning from Leaders

• Events that introduce EU students to globally successful leaders are a fundamental aspect of our approach to providing the business education that will kick start your career.

Benefits of Studying a Bachelor's

• Develop innovative thinking and a flexible mindset.
• Develop a business personality to stand out from the crowd.
• Learn managerial skills to lead teams successfully.

Why Geneva?

• Studying a Bachelor of Arts in Leisure & Tourism Management in Geneva allows students to benefit from proximity to the Swiss capital’s remarkable concentration of outstanding intergovernmental organizations, financial institutions, and the headquarters of multinational companies.
• Geneva is home to the highest number of international organizations in the world, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, and the Red Cross.
• EU students are given an insider’s glimpse of the workings of these world-famous organizations and institutions during company visits and networking events.
• The diverse and international community in Geneva allows students to gain a global mindset and expand their cultural awareness during their time at EU.
• These soft skills are essential for any future business leader's repertoire and are highly desirable traits in the international job market.
• Geneva’s combination of tranquility, diversity, and business excellence makes this city a perfect location to gain a business education.

This Program is Also Available in

• Barcelona
• Munich

Campus Facilities

• Explore EU’s Geneva Campus

Faculty

• EU's faculty is composed of highly qualified academics, entrepreneurs, consultants, and business leaders.
• All courses are taught by lecturers with a wealth of practical experience in their fields.
• Our teaching staff create a personalized and interactive learning environment that promotes and fosters the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in business.
• The caliber of the faculty and a culture that values and rewards an entrepreneurial spirit are what make EU Business School stand out.

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• Barcelona
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Professional Accreditations

• ACBSP
• IACBE
• IQA
• eduQua

Validating & Accrediting Partners

• Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC)
• University of Derby (UoD)