During the first two semesters the programme includes basic social, business, environmental and legal courses. Additionally foreign language an IT courses are offered. In the second year of studies (semester 3 and 4) students specialise in specific leisure and tourism subjects including a strong practical element (=project work in the Learner’s Company). During semesters 5 and 6 students study at a partner university abroad taking courses from the broad field of leisure and tourism management. Practical experience is gained during a 5 months practical internship. This allows students to develop an awareness for future career opportunities. The study abroad and the internship period is supported by preparatory and reflection seminars at Hochschule Bremen. The final 7th semester includes an evaluation of the semester abroad and the intership. Also specific course options have to be selected from the fields of leisure, culture and tourism planning and management.

Professional work in the leisure and tourism sector does not only require specialist skills but rather involves a wide range of tasks, responsibilities and duties. There is a great demand for qualified employees who can work in an interdisciplinary way and have a wide range of skills. Research into the job requirements of the leisure and tourism sector has identified some common skill areas which play a central role: * organisational, planning and administrative skills: basic knowledge of business structure; detailed knowledge of management; knowledge of marketing strategies, products and product development as well as personnel strategy, legal knowledge etc. * social competence: the ability to effectively target specific groups; sensitivity and the ability to empathise; knowledge of and skill in applying group dynamics; the ability to resolve conflicts; creativity and inventiveness, open-mindedness and tolerance etc.