Thomas More University of Applied Sciences – Business & Tourism/Catering
Mechelen / Geel, BelgiumPOTENTIAL — not yet offered / not confirmed
🟢 Good fit: English exchange packages in Mechelen (Business Management / Tourism & Leisure) and Geel (Business) cover economics, finance, marketing, trade, supply chain, sales, project mgmt and tourism; gaps in accounting, strategy, HR depth and F&B
English-taught programme: Exchange students take a 21 ECTS 'General part' plus a 9 ECTS package (min 18 ECTS total, max one semester; most units 3 ECTS). Autumn Sep-Jan (nominate by 1 May), Spring Feb-Jun (nominate by 15 Oct). Mechelen Business Unit and Geel Business run separate course tables. Courses under reservation of changes; * courses carry a 45 EUR seminar fee.
Potential matches only. This partner currently has no HMU Business Administration & Tourism students / no recognised courses. The matches below are an indicative assessment by the IRO, based on the partner’s published English programme vs the HMU Business Administration & Tourism study guide. They must be evaluated and approved by the departmental academic coordinator before any agreement is used.
| Partner course / module (ECTS) | Possible HMU equivalent (ECTS) | Fit | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Economics (YB1146, Mechelen) (3) Core microeconomics; may need pairing with Microeconomics of Competitiveness (online, 3 ECTS). | → | Microeconomics Οικονομική (Μικροοικονομία) (6) | strong | S |
| Macro Economics (YB1284, Mechelen) (3) Compulsory general course in autumn package. | → | Macroeconomics Οικονομική ΙΙ (Μακροοικονομική) (6) | strong | W |
| Financial Management (YB1027, Mechelen) (6) 6 ECTS, good credit match. | → | Financial Management Χρηματοοικονομική Διοίκηση (6) | strong | W |
| Cost Calculation (YB1285, Mechelen) (3) Cost accounting; closest to Management Accounting. | → | Management Accounting Διοικητική Λογιστική (6) | likely | W |
| Globalization & International Marketing (YB0998, Mechelen) (3) Compulsory general course; international marketing focus. | → | International Business Management & Marketing Διοίκηση & Μάρκετινγκ Διεθνών Επιχειρήσεων (6) | strong | W |
| International Trade (YB1003, Mechelen) (3) Direct title match. | → | Political Economy of International Relations & International Trade Πολιτική Οικονομία των Διεθνών Σχέσεων & Διεθνές Εμπόριο (6) | strong | W |
| Supply Chain Management (YB1355, Mechelen) (3) Direct title match. | → | Supply Chain Management Διαχείριση Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας (6) | strong | S |
| Project Management (YB1086, Mechelen) (3) Direct title match. | → | Project Management Διοίκηση Έργου (6) | strong | S |
| Sales Management (YB1149, Mechelen) (3) Direct title match; Sales (Geel, 5 ECTS, autumn) alternative. | → | Sales Management Διοίκηση Πωλήσεων (6) | strong | S |
| Entrepreneurship (Z27089, Geel) (4) Entrepreneurship component; Entrepreneurial Management 1 (Mechelen) also med. | → | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Επιχειρηματικότητα και Καινοτομία (6) | likely | W |
| Human Resources Management (Z25535, Geel) (5) Only HRM course; Geel campus, autumn only. | → | Human Resource Management Διαχείριση Ανθρωπίνων Πόρων (6) | strong | W |
| Business Communication (YB1125, Mechelen) (3) Spring equivalent: Professional communication (YB1348). | → | Communication in Modern Business Επικοινωνία στις Σύγχρονες Επιχειρήσεις (6) | likely | W |
| Societal & Consumer trends (YB1196, Mechelen) (3) Consumer-focused; confirm behavioural content. | → | Consumer Behavior Συμπεριφορά Καταναλωτή (6) | likely | S |
| Social Media Skills (YB1131, Mechelen) (3) Social media marketing; partial overlap with e-commerce & marketing. | → | E-Commerce & Marketing Ηλεκτρονικό Εμπόριο και Μάρκετινγκ (6) | weak | W |
| Tourism Fundamentals (YE0323, Mechelen) (3) Introduction to tourism. | → | Introduction to the Tourism Industry Εισαγωγή στην Τουριστική Βιομηχανία (6) | strong | W |
| Tourism Destinations (YE0379, Mechelen) (3) Spring alternative: Tourism destinations unlocked (YE0477). | → | Tourism Destination Management Διοίκηση Τουριστικών Προορισμών (6) | strong | W |
| Crisis & quality management in Tourism (YE0437, Mechelen) (3) Combined crisis and quality course; quality portion only part. | → | Quality Management in Tourism Διαχείριση Ποιότητας στον Τουρισμό (6) | likely | W |
| Hotel Operations I (YE0430, online elective) (3) Online elective, both semesters; only hospitality unit found. | → | Hospitality Business Management & Sustainability Διοίκηση και Βιωσιμότητα Επιχειρήσεων Φιλοξενίας (6) | likely | W/S |
| Tour operating & Incentive travel lab (Mechelen) (6) Tour operator business; Business Travel Fundamentals (spring) also med. | → | Travel Business Management Διοίκηση Ταξιδιωτικών Επιχειρήσεων (6) | likely | W |
| Project & Event: Trade Fairs (YO0535, Mechelen) (3) Event/trade fair organisation; check 45 EUR seminar fee. | → | Events Organization & Management Οργάνωση και Διαχείριση Εκδηλώσεων (6) | likely | W |
| Web Content & Design (YE0447, Mechelen) (3) Digital content for tourism; Travel Technology also low. | → | Digital Marketing in Tourism Ψηφιακό Μάρκετινγκ στον Τουρισμό (6) | weak | S |
Offered = indicative term at the partner (W = winter/autumn semester, S = spring/summer semester, W/S = both semesters), from the partner’s published course catalogue. Not based on past mobilities; can change year to year — confirm with the coordinator. “—” = term not published.
Sources: Thomas More exchange programmes overview · Tourism and Leisure Management (Mechelen) · Business Management (Mechelen) · Business (Geel)