Direkter Draht in die Geschäftsreisebranche
Der VDR Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V. ist der Dachverband der deutschen Geschäftsreiseindustrie. Er unterstützt den Studiengang und war von Anfang an eng in die Konzeption eingebunden.
By choosing the MBA programme in Business Travel Management, you are opting for a general management course with a focus on the business travel industry.
What sets this programme apart:
Der VDR Verband Deutsches Reisemanagement e.V. ist der Dachverband der deutschen Geschäftsreiseindustrie. Er unterstützt den Studiengang und war von Anfang an eng in die Konzeption eingebunden.
The programme combines general and specialist business management content with a clear focus on business travel management. You will also learn about the latest management methods and communication techniques.
The course content is divided into the following areas:
Der modulare Aufbau des Studiums sorgt dafür, dass die einzelnen Fächer und Studienleistungen inhaltlich sowie zeitlich optimal aufeinander abgestimmt sind. Pro Modul erhalten Sie eine bestimmte Anzahl an Leistungspunkten (ECTS). Für den erfolgreichen Studienabschluss benötigen Sie insgesamt 180 ECTS in der 6-semestrigen Studienvariante bzw. 210 ECTS, wenn Sie Ihr Studium in 7 Semestern abschließen. Details hierzu finden Sie im Curriculum und Modulhandbuch.
Gain the qualifications you need to take on leadership roles in the business travel industry whilst working, and apply now for the MBA programme in Business Travel Management!
You can look forward to a very personalised learning environment where you’ll study in small groups. This allows you to participate actively and clarify any questions straight away. In addition, the staff will help you with enrolment, deadlines and other organisational matters.
The lecturers in the department have first-hand knowledge of the industry from their own professional experience. They present the subject matter in a clear and engaging way and incorporate examples from their day-to-day working lives into their lectures.
The department has been working with many companies in the sector for years. This makes it easier for you to find an internship or a placement for your final-year project. At the same time, you’ll build contacts within the sector.
The campus has a friendly, family-like atmosphere, so you’ll quickly find your feet. The city of Worms offers plenty of leisure activities and good transport links to the neighbouring Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.
Here you will find all the information about the MBA programme in Business Travel Management, presented in a concise and clear format. Find out everything you need to know about the application and admissions process.
To apply successfully, you will need:
An MBA programme is usually built upon a first university degree, such as a Bachelor’s, Diplom or Magister. You may also apply without a first university degree if you are particularly well-qualified. In this case, you must demonstrate your suitability in another way:
The Department of Tourism and Transport at Worms University of Applied Sciences allocates places directly. You should submit your application documents electronically via the Worms University of Applied Sciences portal.
Application deadline for the summer term: 15 January
We look forward to receiving your application!
The programme is aimed at business professionals from the business travel industry and related sectors. For this reason, you will study whilst working. Each semester, you will attend eleven days of face-to-face teaching, including three Saturdays. You will also complete e-learning modules and take part in online classes.
The MBA programme is recognised in Rhineland-Palatinate as a course under the Educational Leave Act. Worms University of Applied Sciences will issue you with a certificate to this effect.
In almost all federal states, you are entitled to time off work for your further education. Your employer will continue to pay your salary during this period (educational leave, also known as ‘Bildungsurlaub’ in some federal states). If you work a five-day week, you are entitled to ten working days within two consecutive calendar years.
We recommend that you agree the educational leave with your employer at an early stage.
The course costs a total of 19,200 euros for four semesters, plus the currently set student union fee per semester.
Reduced tuition fees for students starting in the summer semester of 2027:
Tuition fees can often be reduced for tax purposes by up to 30 per cent or more. Employers also frequently provide financial support for the programme. As a result, in many cases you will only have to pay a small contribution yourself.
Prof. Dr Tobias Ehlen
Programme Director
Pia Orth-Reich
Programme Management