Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism

The degree begins by introducing you to the basic concepts of the tourism industry, which you’ll then put into practice through hands-on learning. You’ll develop essential customer service and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to create exceptional experiences for travelers. The program will guide you towards becoming a tourism service provider, developer, and specialist, equipping you with the tools to thrive in this fast-paced industry. As you progress, you’ll deepen your competencies in designing and implementing sustainable tourism products, all while contributing positively to destinations and communities.

Specialization plays a key role in this program. You can focus on Hospitality Management, which emphasizes facility management and the customer experience, or opt for Wellbeing from Arctic Nature, where you’ll incorporate outdoor activities and the region’s natural environment into your studies. The theoretical knowledge you gain will be reinforced through practical projects and events, carried out in collaboration with local businesses and organizations. Additionally, our network of international partner universities opens up opportunities for you to broaden your experience through exchanges abroad. 

During the program, you’ll learn how to develop and deliver high-quality tourism experiences while managing tourism businesses with an entrepreneurial mindset. Graduates of this degree will be well-prepared for various roles in the tourism industry, such as working in tourism development, sales, marketing, management, or even starting their own businesses. Job titles may include Receptionist, Tour Operator, Event Specialist, Travel Sales Coordinator, Front Desk Agent, or Restaurant Manager. 

This English-taught program offers a dynamic, multicultural environment where you’ll learn alongside an international group of students. Foreign students will also have the chance to study Finnish, further supporting their integration into the local culture. With a strong blend of theory, practice, and international exposure, this degree offers a direct pathway to a fulfilling career in tourism. 

Through the use of various tutorial approaches, lessons are designed to ensure that students can fully exercise their creative potential and that critical learning is facilitated. Interactive learning, team-based course work and small group sessions form an important element of the learning process. During the studies, the students will carry out different kinds of projects in close collaboration with local companies and organisations. Several tourism destinations will also be explored during the studies. In this degree, students spend a lot of time outside the classroom, outdoors and in natural surroundings.

The tourism degree provides students with the skills to work in tourism development, sales, marketing and production tasks, tourism management, and as independent entrepreneurs. It involves intensive cooperation on a variety of work based learning assignments conducted with actors and businesses engaged in tourism.

Our Edunation Pathway to Finland program offers guaranteed access to KAMK’s bachelor programs and you can get accepted within 2 days. The admission requirements are:

• High school diploma / Higher Secondary Education
• Transcript of records
• Proof of English language: IELTS Academic 5.0, TOEFL iBT 41-58, Duolingo 80-90, PTE Academic 40.8
• Copy of passport ID page

You can find more information about the English language requirement on our page.

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The students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The admission requirements for the program can be found on the university page.

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can be found on the university page.