Tourism Economics

Tomas Bata University in Zlín - Faculty of Management and Economics

Key information
Field of study:
Travel, tourism and leisure
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
P1015D050001
Application deadline:
15.05.2027
ISCED code:
1015
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 5
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 1

The aim of this study programme is to prepare students primarily for scientific and research academic activities. Due to its application to the field of tourism, its second objective is to educate graduates as experts in the extensive field of tourism, through the application of new research and development methods and tools for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of e.g., administrative processes in relation to their integration in complex business systems, especially in service and hospitality companies. The aim is also to develop and intensively strengthen the ability to make independent decisions on the basis of critical evaluation of documents and critical discussion using professional reasoning to develop and strengthen professional language competencies, especially in English. Of course, there is the application of mathematical and statistical methods for solving research problems and their application. Emphasis is placed on the ability to independently solve a research task, the high-quality preparation of presentations and the publication of given outputs.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.10.2026
Application deadline:
15.05.2027
Application fee:
740.00 CZK

To apply, complete the online application form. Follow the step-by-step application guide at https://www.utb.cz/mdocs-posts/step-by-step-guide-how-to-apply/. Graduates of master's degree programmes who have met the admission requirements may be admitted to the doctoral study programme. Before submitting the application, the applicant must choose a topic for the dissertation. This topic must be approved by the selected supervisor. The list of dissertation topics is available at this link: (https://fame.utb.cz/en/research-and-development/doctoral-studies/doctoral-thesis-topic-titles/). The condition for admission to study is completing studies in the Master's degree programme. The applicant attaches to the application for Doctoral studies approx. 10-page long research essay detailing the selected research topic from the list suggested by the Supervisor. Other mandatory documents are curriculum vitae, evidence of completed education, a list of research publications, and the Supervisor's consent to the applicant's supervision. Details on the required documents are specified at https://www.utb.cz/en/vyhledavac-oboru/industrial-engineering-phd-en2/.

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The graduate of the doctoral study programme in Tourism Economics has key knowledge in the field of selected economic and managerial subjects corresponding to the current state of knowledge. At the same time, he/she has knowledge of the global developments in the field of tourism and the hotel industry, can identify key development trends in these areas and, at the same time, set the required areas of scientific research activities that meet the requirements of the market (especially service companies) in addition to being applicable in the specific conditions of the industry. The graduate has skills oriented to planning, decision-making, and optimization processes and is able to use the above skills to understand and develop concepts and selected scientific methods in the travel and tourism market. Such knowledge and skills enable him/her to develop systemic disciplines and solve scientific research questions and related scientific problems. With regard to the type of the study programme, the student is able to identify, classify and interpret economic data, including their explicit and implicit assumptions, using key concepts of linear programming, mathematical-statistical analysis and probabilistic methods, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and is able to use current information technology and software support for organizational and analytical work. The graduate is eligible to work as a researcher in academia and in other institutions dealing with science, research, development and innovation, in basic or applied, or in senior management positions in companies in the tourism industry, both in the public and private sectors.

Study fee

Tuition fees are payable within a month after starting their studies.

University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Abbreviation:
UTB
Number of students:
9310
Number of international students in degree programs:
1175
Number of international exchange students:
282
Number of international alumni
233
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Field of study:
Travel, tourism and leisure
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
P1015D050001
Application deadline:
15.05.2027
ISCED code:
1015
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 5
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 1

The aim of this study programme is to prepare students primarily for scientific and research academic activities. Due to its application to the field of tourism, its second objective is to educate graduates as experts in the extensive field of tourism, through the application of new research and development methods and tools for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of e.g., administrative processes in relation to their integration in complex business systems, especially in service and hospitality companies. The aim is also to develop and intensively strengthen the ability to make independent decisions on the basis of critical evaluation of documents and critical discussion using professional reasoning to develop and strengthen professional language competencies, especially in English. Of course, there is the application of mathematical and statistical methods for solving research problems and their application. Emphasis is placed on the ability to independently solve a research task, the high-quality preparation of presentations and the publication of given outputs.

Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.10.2026
Application deadline:
15.05.2027
Application fee:
740.00 CZK

To apply, complete the online application form. Follow the step-by-step application guide at https://www.utb.cz/mdocs-posts/step-by-step-guide-how-to-apply/. Graduates of master's degree programmes who have met the admission requirements may be admitted to the doctoral study programme. Before submitting the application, the applicant must choose a topic for the dissertation. This topic must be approved by the selected supervisor. The list of dissertation topics is available at this link: (https://fame.utb.cz/en/research-and-development/doctoral-studies/doctoral-thesis-topic-titles/). The condition for admission to study is completing studies in the Master's degree programme. The applicant attaches to the application for Doctoral studies approx. 10-page long research essay detailing the selected research topic from the list suggested by the Supervisor. Other mandatory documents are curriculum vitae, evidence of completed education, a list of research publications, and the Supervisor's consent to the applicant's supervision. Details on the required documents are specified at https://www.utb.cz/en/vyhledavac-oboru/industrial-engineering-phd-en2/.

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The graduate of the doctoral study programme in Tourism Economics has key knowledge in the field of selected economic and managerial subjects corresponding to the current state of knowledge. At the same time, he/she has knowledge of the global developments in the field of tourism and the hotel industry, can identify key development trends in these areas and, at the same time, set the required areas of scientific research activities that meet the requirements of the market (especially service companies) in addition to being applicable in the specific conditions of the industry. The graduate has skills oriented to planning, decision-making, and optimization processes and is able to use the above skills to understand and develop concepts and selected scientific methods in the travel and tourism market. Such knowledge and skills enable him/her to develop systemic disciplines and solve scientific research questions and related scientific problems. With regard to the type of the study programme, the student is able to identify, classify and interpret economic data, including their explicit and implicit assumptions, using key concepts of linear programming, mathematical-statistical analysis and probabilistic methods, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and is able to use current information technology and software support for organizational and analytical work. The graduate is eligible to work as a researcher in academia and in other institutions dealing with science, research, development and innovation, in basic or applied, or in senior management positions in companies in the tourism industry, both in the public and private sectors.

Study fee

Tuition fees are payable within a month after starting their studies.

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Abbreviation:
UTB
Number of students:
9310
Number of international students in degree programs:
1175
Number of international exchange students:
282
Number of international alumni
233

Contacts

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