B.A in Tourism Studies
The Department of Tourism offers a unique BA track which can be combined with Land of Israel studies. The curriculum is interesting and varied and includes study trips, research camps, workshops and more. Courses include cooperative ventures with the tourism industry, the Parks and Reserves Authority, the Antiquities Authority, JNF, and other organizations. Students enjoy small classes and a personalized approach from the academic and administrative staff.
Academic & Administrative Staff
Head: Dr. Shahar Shilo
Administrative Head: Ms. Michal hason
Tel: 08-6789280
michalh@aac.ac.il
Curriculum Objectives
The curriculum, designed to provide management tools related to the fields of tourism and hosting, opens an array of employment opportunities to graduates. Studies in this unique program are experiential, with areas of knowledge that link nations and cultures in the age of globalization.
Syllabus
The syllabus provides up-close experience with the tourism industry in Israel and abroad. Studies are suited to anyone involved in this sphere who seeks expanded his or her knowledge or is interested in entering the field of tourism.
Studies allow combining courses from an additional discipline: Land of Israel studies, politics and governance, sociology and anthropology, criminology, and psychology. Combining tourism studies with Land of Israel studies is particularly suited to tour guides seeking expanded knowledge in their fields.
Employment Oppertunities
Graduates can find work in key positions and management roles in the tourism industry. Additional options include work in travel agencies, airlines, tourism sites, the Ministry of Tourism, tourism associations and organizations, teaching, tour guides in authorities such as Society for Preservation of Nature, Parks and Reserves, Antiquities, and more.
Points of Interst
Personalized approach
Practical specialization
Practical specialization as part of the cooperation between the School of Tourism and VATEL Hotel Chain, where students spend a month in a Vatel Chain hotel in Nimes, France
Preparation for career development and advanced studies
Field trips
Field trips as part of the syllabus, including research camps, archeological workshops, and more
Cooperative ventures
Cooperative ventures with Parks & Nature Reserves Authority, Antiquities Authority, JNF, The Council for Preservation of Sites, Bible Lands Museum, Ministry of Tourism
