Job prospects and careers

This degree programme gives graduates the skills to take on a role in middle management. Most graduates start their career in an assistant for junior position, for example as assistant to a manager in a medium / large-sized enterprise, or run a smaller (family) company themselves. They work in all areas of the tourism value chain:

  • Hotel and catering industry
  • Tourism and leisure industry
  • Tourism associations
  • Destination management organisations
  • Event management
  • Trade fair and event organisations
  • Tour operators
  • Marketing and communications agencies

After completing your bachelor studies, you also have the option of developing your skills further in our master programme.

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“This study program is state-of-the-art in that it combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience in the tourism business. Students can immediately apply what they've learned to their work.

Our career center offers support in the following areas:

  • University Recruiting
  • Online job search (SUAS Job Offers, HOSCO Hospitality Network)
  • Cooperation with companies
  • Alumni
  • Mentoring
  • Consulting and training
  • Advanced vocational training
  • Professional practical training

Attractive job offers may be found at:  Allgemeinen Hotel- und Gastronomie-Zeitung unter: www.ahgzjobs.de

As a main point of contact and an exchange platform between students and/or interested partners we strive to provide support in various areas of career planning. As we believe that tailor-made solution work best, please contact us at:
Dipl. Betriebswirtin (FH) Pamela Blümhuber MBA (pamela.bluemhuber@fh-salzburg.ac.at)