International Business School - Budapest, BSc, Management with Tourism

This is a specialisation of the Management programme.

Tourism is a sector that is at the heart of many of the big moments in modern life such as major music or sports events, family weekends or a dream holiday on an island. We will ensure that you have the necessary skills to manage operations and businesses across a diverse range of contexts including tourism, cultural heritage, festivals and events.

We give considerable importance to increasing students' employability skills. IBS has set up SIDE (Skills Identification Development Exhibition), that enhances and develops the skills which are most demandable in the job arena to ensure that our graduates have an advantage over others in job applications.

Academic requirements:

High school diploma and a certified English translation of your high school diploma if it is not in English.

• 3 A level and 5 O level exams
• US High School Diploma
• Maturita
• Abitur
• аттестат зрелости
• VWO
• French Baccalaureate
• International Baccalaureate (full diploma)
• Érettségi bizonyítvány
• Other international secondary or postsecondary qualification will be considered individually.

English skills:

BSc applicants are required to pass IBS’ own English Language Placement Test that consists of a 100 minute test and an oral part with a listening task.

If the applicant has a certificate of

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS, General) with a minimum overall score of 6.0 points 
• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 80 in the iBT version
• Cambridge Certificate with a minimum score of 169 (B2 First, B2 Business Vantage)
• International GCSE English as a Second Language with a score of C or higher on extended curriculum
• London University GCE O level Syllabus, minimum B in English Language
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum score of 50
• A B2 level English language certificate
• LCCI certificate with a minimum score of 60
• Hungarian high-level English language baccalaureate exam with a minimum result of 60%
• Previous studies in English

or if the applicant is 

• Native speaker of English (based on passport citizenship),

the applicant is not required to take the test.

The skills cultivated working in tourism environments are also coveted by a broad range of businesses in the contemporary service-led economy. Here are just a few areas where with this degree you can pursue a career: Management of International Hotels, Airlines, Catering & Banqueting, Conference & Event Organisation, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Cruise Ships, Spa & Wellness and Medical Tourism, Resort Management, Theme Parks, Destination Marketing & Development Consultancy, Ski Resorts and National Tourism Offices.