Semester · 15 Weeks Winter intake · Apply by 15 July

Study tourism
where the world
comes to visit.

A 15-week semester in sustainable tourism and destination management at PIB College in Bali, Indonesia. You learn the industry from inside one of the world's most-visited destinations, with a real case study outside every classroom window.

Duration
15 Weeks
Credits
30 ECTS15 US credits
Campus
PIB, Bali
Language
English
Built for
  • Tourism & hospitality students
  • Environmental studies
  • Recent graduates
  • Tourism professionals
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs
01 · The programme

Six modules.
One semester.

Full descriptions, learning outcomes and the weekly schedule are in the Info Pack. Here is the short version.

M01

Travel & Destination Management in Southeast AsiaManage and market destinations in a fast-changing global tourism landscape.

M02

Sustainable Event ManagementPlan events with sustainability and cultural sensitivity at the centre.

M03

Green, Eco & Nature TourismBuild tourism that lowers impact and lifts the local community.

M04

Villa & Resort ManagementOperations, guests and sustainable practice in hospitality.

M05

TourismpreneurshipTurn an idea into a sustainable tourism venture.

M06

Balinese Culture & LanguageIndonesian and Balinese basics, and how tourism meets heritage.

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30 credits totalTranscript of Records & Letter of Completion

Total30
Workshops & excursions include
Plus, on the lighter side
02 · A typical week

Three days you
study. One you
go see it.

Three days of lectures on campus, one day in the field at eco-resorts, heritage sites and tourism businesses. Fridays open. Plus a two-week mid-semester break.

Monday
Campus.
Lectures at PIB College: destination management and eco-tourism.
Tuesday
Campus.
Core subjects continue, plus guest lectures from local industry.
Wednesday
Campus
+ project.
Resort management, event management, entrepreneurship.
Thursday
Field.
Eco-resorts, the Tourism Board, heritage sites, startups.
Friday
Yours.
No timetable. Explore the island. Two-week mid-semester break.
03 · Why Bali

Learn it where
it actually happens.

You can study tourism anywhere. Studying it here means the subject is happening all around you, every single day.

More than a study destination

Bali is not a chapter in a textbook on tourism. It is the live version. Millions of visitors arrive each year for the beaches, the rice terraces, the temples and the warmth, and the island carries all of it at once: the income and the pressure, the growth and the cost. That tension is exactly what this field is about.

So the lectures have somewhere to point. You study eco-tourism, then walk through a resort built around it. You study destination management, then sit with the people who actually do it here. The academic part is real and the credits transfer home. What stays with you is having learned it in the place the whole world is trying to get to.

04 · The campus

PIB College.
Tabanan, Bali.

Your host is PIB College, Bali's leading vocational campus for tourism, hospitality and the creative industries.

Set in the scenic Tabanan region and widely called the most beautiful campus on the island, PIB College pairs academic excellence with Bali's natural surroundings. State-of-the-art facilities, real industry connections, and the green and the ocean never far away.

  • On-campus accommodation available, so you can live where you learn.
  • Modern teaching labs built for tourism, hospitality and creative work.
  • Tabanan setting among rice fields and gardens, with the coast within reach.
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05 · After the semester

Stay on for an
internship.

An optional step that turns the semester into experience on your CV.

When the 15 weeks are done, you can choose to keep going. The optional internship places you directly inside Bali's tourism industry, working with eco-resorts, cultural heritage sites, tourism startups and more.

You apply what you learned in the classroom to real operations and real projects, and you leave with professional experience and a network on the ground. Choose anything from a two-week to a two-month placement, shaped around your schedule and your goals.

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programme in
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Modules, schedule, tuition, accommodation, visa and the internship option. Everything you need to make the decision, in one PDF. We will send it within seconds.

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30 seconds. Just your email. Winter intake · Applications close 15 July
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06 · Frequently asked

Quick
answers.

Do I need a tourism background?
No. Most participants come from tourism, hospitality or environmental studies, but the programme is open to graduates, professionals and anyone with a genuine interest in sustainable tourism, even without a formal background in the field.
Will my home university accept the credits?
You earn 30 credit points that reflect the workload of a full semester and transfer to most international credit systems, roughly 15 US semester credits. Always confirm the transfer with your home registrar before applying. The Info Pack includes the documentation they will ask for.
Which visa do I need?
You study on a student visa (C9), which the university applies for on your behalf. We guide you through every step, and the full process is laid out in the Info Pack.
Is accommodation included?
Accommodation is not included in the course fee. On-campus options are available at PIB College, and we can help you find nearby housing if you prefer to live off campus. Living costs in Bali are generally affordable, around 500 to 800 USD per month depending on your lifestyle.
Can I do the internship?
Yes. After the 15-week programme you can choose an optional internship with eco-resorts, heritage sites or tourism startups, from two weeks to two months, shaped around your schedule and goals.
What is in the Info Pack?
The six modules at a glance, the weekly schedule with excursions and workshops, tuition and what is included, accommodation options, the visa process, the internship option, and contact for a 1:1 call.

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