Education
December 6, 2020

Tourism student opportunities and the importance of getting a masters degree

By Alex Smith Doe

There are so many great opportunities for those with a degree in tourism. The scope for this degree is large. Different types of establishments and attractions all over the world. The list of different working patterns that are available will make it easy to combine both part time work with your current study.

Working voluntarily may also be a great option. Especially if it means you are getting experience in an area where opportunities for the job are in demand.

Other courses provide the option of getting a year in industry placement. This will open the opportunity to put a student’s academic work into practice. This will also help the student create a network in that certain industry. There are also summer jobs available for those that want to get experience.

Students may also take part in an exchange program. Students can study abroad with this degree. The student may need to look for relevant short courses. Like TESOL or TEFL. This platform can present great opportunities to work abroad.

Those who have tourism studies degree. They will need to get knowledge of products, operations, and structures. With a combination of vocational and academic study.

The course also ready students with a wide range of transferable skills, including:

  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • presentation skills
  • IT skills
  • The ability to research
  • Communication skills, with a strong customer focus
  • Teamworking
  • The ability to work to deadlines.

Getting a masters degree

A Master Degree can be a great option for those that want to advance more with knowledge in a specific area. The idea of master’s degree programs is to create a mindset for students. A mindset that they will need to prepare for an intensive learning experience. There are two types of master’s degrees. The course base which is being taught and the other one is research based.

Course based masters

These degrees can  base on solid modules that they can learn through

  • Discussions
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Laboratory Work
  • Distance Learning.

Research Based is a type of master’s degree that will need students to carry out their own research projects. This is in a dedicated field study. Research based degree take longer than a taught master’s degree.

Types of Master’s Degree

  • Master of Science (MS, MSc)
  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Master of Research (MRes)
  • Master by Research (MPhil)
  • Master of Studies (MSt)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Library Science (MLS, MLIS, MSLS)
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Whatever career path you take. You need to be sure that it is something you really love. Find something that you enjoy doing once you graduate. You need to remember that you are spending time and money. So make sure that you have the correct degree for you. The degree that is worth the effort and years of learning.