HES-SO Valais – School of Management
So much more than just studying tourism.
Are you passionate about communication, project management, event management, travel or customer service? This Bachelor's degree, which is offered in German, English and French through a multilingual approach, will prepare you for a career in tourism and many other fields! It is recognised in Switzerland and abroad and will enable you to realise your professional ambitions. A wide range of elective modules are included in the curriculum, linked to complementary areas of tourism: Wine/agrotourism, territorial brands and labels, sustainable tourism, inclusive tourism, geopolitics, risk management, etc. In the final year, you can orientate your future career in areas such as entrepreneurship, event management, sports management, tourism product design or digital transformation.
Bachelor HES-SO in Tourism
The programme has a strong practical orientation through the implementation of numerous projects that are developed in direct cooperation with external partners (companies, administrations, associations). You will acquire a professional skillset throughout your programme that will enable you to be employed immediately after graduation. Prepare yourself for positions of responsibility in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on services. Whether in Switzerland or internationally, you can shine and express your creativity in exciting areas such as tourism management, event management, marketing, public relations and communication.

