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1. OPEN CAMPUS DAYS 2020
THOMAS MORE MECHELEN
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND LEISURE
WELCOME !

2. Study in English?
Yes you can!

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THOMAS MORE - FLANDERS
15.500
EMPLOYEES
STUDENTS
CAMPUSSES | LOCATIONS
IN THE PROVINCE OF ANTWERP

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THOMAS MORE – BUSINESS BACHELOR PROGRAMME
15.500• Campus De Vest Mechelen
• 20 km from Antwerp and Brussels
• Easy train connections

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MECHELEN - PICTURESQUE CITY

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THOMAS MORE – MECHELEN - CAMPUS DE VEST

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GREAT CAMPUS – FEEL@HOME

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THOMAS MORE – BACHELOR
Competences
• Knowledge & Skills & Attitude
• Bachelor programme focusses
on all three aspects
Skills
Knowledge
Attitude
Professional
Bachelor
Programme
e.g. Driving a car needs knowledge (theory) , trained skills (practice) &
the right attitude (safety)

9. EXAMPLES OF COMPETENCES
Energy Motivating Adaptability
Integrity Tactical behaviour Responding sensitively
Loyalty Judgement Presenting
Interviewing Networking Vision
Communication skills (verbal) Communication skills (written) Group-oriented leadership
Customer-oriented Acting innovatively Delegating
Problem analysis People-driven management Independence
Situational awareness Sociability Listening
Perseverance Determination Courage
Results-oriented way of
working
Attention to detail Understanding of the
environment
Cooperation Independent learning Self-knowledge
Entrepreneurship Leadership Ability to learn
Responding flexibly Financial awareness Persuasiveness
Stress resistance Showing initiative Assertiveness
Discipline Conceptual thinking Negotiating
Organisational sensitivity Confronting Flexibility
Creative thinking Planning and organising Monitoring progress
Critical thinking Impression Self-development
Organising Accuracy Anticipating
Coaching Analytical skills Decisiveness
Ambition Managing conflict
At Thomas More,
you will discover
your talents,
increase your
knowledge,
develop your skills
and find the right
attitude

10. LET’S DIVE INTO THE PROGRAMME!
International Tourism and Leisure

16. Logistiek
Management
INTERNATIONAL CLASS GROUPS AND PROJECTS

17. Logistiek
Management
GUEST LECTURERS

18. Logistiek
Management
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS

19. EXAMPLE
TIMETABLE
PHASE 1
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20. Exchange
programme
2nd semester phase 2
 Mandatory for all
 Full semester
 +100 Partner schools
worldwide in all continents
 Scholarships & grants
available
Exchange programmeme
Time for the real international
experience

21. Go for it!
Buitenlandse ervaring?
100 partner-
Universities
200 international
internships
6 continents

22. Internship
2nd semester phase 3
 Mandatory internship
 Minimum of 12 weeks
 Country of your choice -
worldwide
 Scholarships & grants
available
 International support
service
International Internship
Time for the real tourism
experience

23. WHY CHOOSE FOR INTERNATIONAL
TOURISM AND LEISURE?
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• The programme is UNIQUE in Flanders
• Great university of applied sciences
• Largest University of Applied Sciences in Flanders
• Campus Mechelen, cool & cosy city in between Antwerp & Brussels
• Business/languages and tourism at the centre
• Broad view of the tourism sector
• Insights on economic structures of different continents
• Choose your languages
• Learn and train hard & soft skills
• International experiences & connections
• International students in class
• International projects
• International exchange programme in phase 2
• International internship in phase 3
• Optional IATA training
• Prepare for the real world and make your international dreams come true

24. WHY CHOOSE FOR INTERNATIONAL
TOURISM AND LEISURE?
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• More flexibility: It has never been easier to start your studies in February. It’s now possible for you
to graduate within 6 semesters, even with a start in the second semester, just like those who begin
the programme in September.
• New tracks: In 2020-2021, we will launch 3 new tracks within International Tourism and Leisure.
Your final degree will be in International Tourism and Leisure, but you can now tailor your degree
to your own specific interests. All tracks offer a double international experience, i.e. a study
exchange and an internship abroad. We’ll help you look for the perfect match for your professional
future.
• Travel & Tourism: This track is the perfect foundation if you want to become a highly skilled
tourism professional. Since Thomas More is the only IATA Authorized Training University of
Applied Sciences in Belgium, you’ll get the unique opportunity to integrate the
Fundamentals/Ticketing/Cargo course into your programme. This added value demonstrates
to employers across the globe that you are a committed tourism professional and that you
are an expert in taking care of passengers.
• Hospitality & Events: Do you want to become an expert in hospitality and events? Do you
strive to take your customer’s experience one step further? Then, this is the track for you! In
this specialisation, you’ll acquire the essential knowledge and skills you’ll need for roles
related to planning and organising events as well as those necessary for the hospitality
sector as a whole.
• Digital Innovations: As tourism is subject to rapidly changing contexts, it’s almost needless
to say that the tourism and travel industries are always looking to attract and retain the most
digitally savvy talent they can find. So, if you’re looking for a strong foundation in tourism,
combined with digital programming skills, e-tourism technology development, and topped
up with a big dose of innovation, this track is for you.

25.  International Project Management
 International Consultancy
 Aviation
 Tour Operators and Travel Consultancy
 The Lodging Industry
 Tourism Boards & Destination Management
companies
 Museums and Cultural Organisations
 Event Agencies
@Work
an interesting job
& a great career
Prepare yourself to have
in …

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MORE INFORMATION
• programme manager: vicky.steylaerts@thomasmore.be
• Study counsellor: curt.vandepoel@thomasmore.be
• admissions@thomasmore.be
• Our website: https://www.thomasmore.be/en/degree-
students/international-tourism-and-leisure-eng