Tourism Service Organisation

Enrol in the “Tourism Service Organisation” higher vocational education programme and find yourself a world of possibilities that can shape your future career!

Short-cycle higher vocational education programmes are the highest-level vocational education that provides a possibility to acquire the fifth level of professional qualification “Tourism Service Organiser”. “Tourism Service Organisation” higher vocational education programme is a good starting point for students who would like to continue their professional careers in tourism and related fields, as well as to develop their professional expertise, skills and knowledge.

As of currently, the tourism industry is experiencing a shortage of skilled specialists since tourism has almost fully rebounded and international tourism is well on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024. Get yourself a chance to discover the world through the prism of tourism!

Study programme

Tourism Service Organisation*

Qualification

Tourism Service Organiser

Programme volume

120 ECTS

Form of study

Full-time, part-time, part-time extramural (e-studies)

Programme duration

Full-time studies – 4 semesters (2 years);
part-time studies – 5 semesters (2,5 years).

Programme language

Latvian, English

Programme tuition fees

from EUR 2500 / year

* According to the Study Quality Commission’s decision Nr. 2024/18-L from 07.08.2024, the study direction “Hotel and restaurant service, tourism and leisure organisation” and the short-cycle higher vocational education programme “Tourism Service Organisation” are licenced till __________. The accreditation procedure for the study direction is scheduled to take two years from the first day of the study program’s implementation, until _________.

Aim of the Study Programme

To provide highly qualified, competitive, responsible and knowledgeable specialists in the tourism industry following professional standard requirements of the fifth level of professional qualification (PKL 5) “Tourism Service Organiser” (corresponds to the fifth level of the Latvian qualifications framework (LKI 5). A comprehensive curriculum teaches students about numerous aspects of tourism management, including customer service, destination marketing, digital skills for tourism, tourism organisation, tourism project management, and sustainable tourism practices.

"It should be mentioned that when developing this study programme, companies in the tourism sector in Latvia provided feedback in addition to analysing best practices and programmes from other countries. Students will be able to get the essential academic knowledge from its appropriate tourism business courses, and their practical skills will be strengthened by 20-week internships in tourism and hospitality companies."
ALTA
Association of Latvian Travel and Tour Operators

Study Programme Academic Staff

College academic staff comprises professionals from both academic and vocational backgrounds, which ensures the full implementation of the tasks of the programme and achieving the intended learning outcomes. The College collaborates with tourism industry professionals for guest lecture organisations and professional field trips.

The programme’s teaching methods are designed to be engaging, practical and dynamic:

Practical Studies

At least 30% of all lectures are aimed at developing practical skills

Guest Lectures

Industry experts are often invited to share the knowledge with students

Case Studies

Real-world industry instances are being analysed regularly

Field Trips

Visits to local travel agencies, tour operators and hospitality providers

Student Research

Students participate in the annual applied research conference

Computer Lab

Modern computer lab is equiped with Amadeus reservation system

General Admission Requirements

Enrolment in the study programme is based on the competition of the results. A higher secondary education certificate that proves passing all the centrally organised state examinations is a prerequisite for competition selection. Applicants seeking to enrol in an English language program must be proficient in English at least at the B2 level according to the CEFR. International applicants must pass an extra entrance examination (interview), which is conducted to ascertain the applicant’s reasons for enrolling in a study programme. See more in the Admission Procedures section.

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