International Tourism Events Management

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MOBILITY

In the case of ITEM when joint programme is provided together with a higher education institution of two countries, the aim will be to create opportunities for students from different countries to study in different cultural and academic environments.

A joint study programme promotes the mobility of both the students and the teaching staff and create opportunities for students to benefit from the experience of different countries and higher education institutions.

INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Studies will be based on interdisciplinary approach through integration of social sciences and technologies which will be reflected in the content of the modules and students will be taught by two or more teachers from different fields in each module. Newest Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences experience of doctor studies based on synergy of social sciences and technologies and Klaipeda University experience of integration of different sciences will be applied.

ITEM study modules help students to understand complex ideas from a range of subjects, to synthesise these into a rounded intellectual and creative response, to understand the symbiotic potential of distinct disciplines.

TEACHING PRINCIPLES

The program follows basic principles:

* Compliance with the innovations and newest trends in European tourism and events management achievements,
* Integration of research, studies and practice,
* Close study relation with tourism industry and direct integration into practise-related projects.

Studies enable strategies of critical thinking, leadership development and creativity and performance which are fundamental for successful study results in tourism event management and bring the stakeholders of study process to higher quality level of collaboration and achievements.

STUDY METHODS

During classes study collaboration is stimulated through group work. Depending on the learning subject and module other teaching tools such as student group consultation project module (SGCPM), problem based learning, scenario based training, experience based learning and simulation games are applied.

The gaining of the knowledge of event management software, e-events and ICT applications is essential. The training also includes classroom teaching, seminars, workshops, company visits, meetings with managers and professionals, personal development.

Involvement of the representatives of industry into study process and the internship is crucial in ITEM studies. One of strategic ambitions of ITEM program is to achieve long-term employment for graduates through company internship. Fostering of participation of ITEM master students in national and international conferences creates good networking opportunities with leading tourism business representatives.

SEMESTERS AND COURSES

International Tourism Events Management joint master programme includes 90 ECTS to be delivered within three study semesters. There is a clear sequence based on logical accumulation principle to develop in-depth knowledge of the field and promote individual abilities for research.

ITEM study plan includes these principles and is physically embedded in two locations first semester will be held in Klaipeda University, Lithuania, the second in Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia, and the third is on free choice depending from the sphere of interest and leader of the master thesis, and also from other considerations.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

The content and design of the study process is developed to incorporate the strength from the internationalization and to meet the expected high quality standards and objectives.

One of the key issues for the implementation of the study programme is based on the wide ICT integration in the teaching process. In combination with professional pedagogical skills and deep content knowledge that creates one of the distinctive features of a study program.

MODULES

Events Management and Innovation

Tourism Events Research Methodology

Tourism Destination Management

Tourism Policy and Corporate Governance

International Human Resources Management

Events Marketing

Financial Management of Events, Funding and Sponsorship

Events Management Internship

Student Group Consultancy Project

Master Thesis 1/2

DIPLOMATo apply for ITEM master's programme, the applicant must present a bachelor's degree or equivalent acquired education level. The study field of the bachelor's degree is not defined.Students can apply for the master's programme even if they have not yet completed the studies required. They must however have completed the relevant degree before the enrolment deadline in the joint programme. If the diploma is not provided or not recognized at this later stage, the admission can be cancelled.LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS A proof of proficiency in English is compulsory and can be documented by one of the following possibilities (one of these is sufficient): * English language certificate: TOEFL with a minimum score of 500 points in paper based test or 70 points in internet- based test; IELTS with minimum score 6.0; * Diploma or document attesting that previous education has been completed in English; * Other document confirming the level of English language; * Application for English language exam at ViA or KU (the applicant will be contacted with further instructions). English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test: 70

The applicants for master's programme in International Tourism Events Management can apply for scholarships and other kind of support: state supported study places, Latvian Government scholarships for studies, Erasmus Mundus EFFORT project. More information on study programme website.

Accreditation

The programme has been accredited in Latvia on March 14,2014, and Lithuania on April 2, 2014.