Bachelor in BTS - Services - Tourisme

Tourism programmes at the BTS level train students for operational and commercial roles in the travel and tourism industry. The curriculum typically covers travel agency operations, tour operator practices, destination knowledge, customer relations, transport ticketing and booking systems, tourism geography, and professional communication in at least one foreign language. Work placements in tourism businesses form a significant part of the degree, giving students direct industry exposure before graduation and helping them build a professional network in the sector. Modules on heritage tourism, cultural events, and sustainable tourism management are increasingly common in contemporary programmes. The BTS - Services - Tourisme at Institution St Malo-Providence in Saint-Malo, France, is a two-year programme at the bachelor level, taught in French and starting each September. Saint-Malo is a coastal city in Brittany with an active tourism economy, providing a relevant local context for students developing practical knowledge of the industry. Graduates work as travel agents, tour operators, tourist office staff, airline and transport booking agents, and hospitality coordinators. The BTS in tourism is a recognised professional qualification in France that leads directly to employment in the sector. Some graduates extend their studies through a licence professionnelle in tourism management or a related field to access broader career opportunities and more senior roles.