Double degree in Economics and Tourism

312 credits - Faculty of Economics and Business

Entry Profile

The double degree in Economics and Tourism is suitable for those students interested in developing a professional career in tourism enterprises or in public administrations that work on promoting tourism. Students must be willing to cultivate personal initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit in the tourism and business fields, as well as have an ability for analysis, criticism and synthesis. It should be underlined that developing a positive attitude towards the tourism sphere will be important, as well as international relations, dialogue, communication, the ability to work as part of a team, problem-solving and particularly, knowledge of languages.

The double degree in Economics and Tourism aims to provide students with specific training in managing businesses and institutions that are part of the most important economic sector in the Balearic Islands: tourism. The training received by students combines both theoretical and practical elements, with a structure characterised mainly by a multi-disciplinary nature combining:

  • Main core training where students will attain, amongst other things, the necessary skills to become a practical individual with an ability to organise and adapt, having a critical overview and being able to identify and plan for important financial problems, debate and select different alternatives to resolve these issues and assess the results. In turn, students will be able to understand and express themselves in English, both written and spoken, so as to guarantee their own success in an ever more globalised society.
  • Language training (English, French and/or German) specifically applied to the tourism sector: specific vocabulary for tourism businesses, presentation techniques, common expressions, etc.
  • Training in company law and specific tourism law (analysing the specific legal framework of the tourism sector), the geography of tourism (land resource planning and management) and cultural heritage management.
  • The practical application of knowledge acquired on the degree programme through work experience at a renowned tourism business or institution, both on the islands and overseas, lasting around 4-5 months.
  • The Final Degree Project where students will use the knowledge they have acquired throughout the degree programme.

Entry information

Number of places. Academic year 2023-24: 30

Course entry methods

Admission mark calculation

The entrance mark (Information in Spanish) for courses will be calculated in accordance with the following criteria:
(1) For entry with high-school diploma or equivalent (PAU: university entrance exam) , the entrance mark is calculated (out of 14 points) with the entrance mark and the two best weighted marks from passed subjects, in accordance with the weighting parameters.
(2) For entry with a higher vocational qualification , the entrance mark is calculated (out of 14 points) with the average from the training course and the two best weighted marks from subjects passed in the PAU entrance block, in accordance with the weighting parameters.
(3) For further information, please see the full details of the weighting parameters for university admission

Weighting Parameters

(3) Weighted subjects in the voluntary stage. Academic year 2024-25:

Batxiller Course Parameter
Business economics 0,2
French II 0,2
German II 0,2
Mathematics for the Social Sciences II 0,2
Mathematics II 0,2
For more information, please see the full details about weighting criteria for university admission (Spanish)

Cut-off mark

 

Validations

Automatic accreditation between higher technical programmes and university courses

Automatic accreditation of credits between courses on higher degree training cycles from the professional groups in the Balearic Islands and university degree courses in Double degree in Economics and Tourism
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Administration and Finance
Subject Credits
20400 - Basic Notions of Law 6
20502 - English I 6
20505 - Organisational Design and Human Resources 6
20602 - Introduction to Markets and Financial Operations 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
20650 - Accountancy 6
Total 36
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in International Trade
Subject Credits
20502 - English I 6
20509 - Tourism Marketing I 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
20650 - Accountancy 6
Total 24
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Kitchen Management
Subject Credits
20502 - English I 6
20505 - Organisational Design and Human Resources 6
20525 - Quality Management and Customer Service 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
Total 24
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Management Support
Subject Credits
20400 - Basic Notions of Law 6
20502 - English I 6
20505 - Organisational Design and Human Resources 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
20650 - Accountancy 6
Total 30
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Marketing and Advertising
Subject Credits
20502 - English I 6
20509 - Tourism Marketing I 6
20519 - Tourism Marketing II 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
20650 - Accountancy 6
Total 30
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Restaurant Services Management
Subject Credits
20502 - English I 6
20505 - Organisational Design and Human Resources 6
20525 - Quality Management and Customer Service 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
Total 24
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Retail Sales and Space Management
Subject Credits
20502 - English I 6
20509 - Tourism Marketing I 6
20519 - Tourism Marketing II 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
20650 - Accountancy 6
Total 30
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Socio-cultural and Tourist Engagement
Subject Credits
20502 - English I 6
20503 - Cultural Heritage Management 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
Total 18
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Tourist Accommodation Management
Subject Credits
20500 - Introduction to Tourism 6
20502 - English I 6
20505 - Organisational Design and Human Resources 6
20509 - Tourism Marketing I 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
Total 30
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Tourist Guides, Information and Support
Subject Credits
20500 - Introduction to Tourism 6
20502 - English I 6
20503 - Cultural Heritage Management 6
20509 - Tourism Marketing I 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
Total 30
CFGS Higher VET Diploma in Travel Agencies and Events Management
Subject Credits
20500 - Introduction to Tourism 6
20502 - English I 6
20503 - Cultural Heritage Management 6
20509 - Tourism Marketing I 6
20517 - Tourism Intermediaries 6
20607 - Introduction to Business 6
Total 36

Academic Accreditation Committee