Tourism (in Bulgarian)
Short presentation of the programme:
In the first two years of the programme, the focus is on general education courses, two-semester courses in the main areas of study, such as Sociology, History of Fine Arts, Consumer Behaviour and Standard of Living, Introduction to Tourism, Tourism Resources, Introduction to Tourism Economics, Introduction to Management, Introduction to Finance, Tourism Management, Business Communications in Tourism, Tourism Product Competitiveness, etc. In the third and fourth years, the course of study includes lecture and training courses. In the fourth year, the programme offers two specialisations leading to a professional qualification.

- GENB030 History of Fine Art HACB789 Ancient art Heritage in Bulgaria
- Prof. Veselina Maneva, PhD BAEB032 Basic Principles of Law
- Prof. Irina Genova, PhD HACB542 Representing the Bulgarian art Heritage
- Assoc. Prof. Kristian Hadjiev, PhD BATB826 Project Management in Tourism BUTB300 Basic Principles of Management
- Prof. Ludmil Georgiev, PhD BUTB402 Regional Economy and Tourism Development GENB072 Consumer Behavior and Standard of Living
- Prof. Magdalena Elchinova, PhD APLB557 Cultural Diversity: Ethical and Religious Communities APLB631 Cultural Geography of Bulgaria
- Assoc. Prof. Mariana Yaneva, PhD BATB533 Tour Guidance
- Prof. Martin Kanoushev, PhD GENB010 General Sociology
- Prof. Plamen Bochkov PhD APLB320 Ethnology of Tourism APLB557 Cultural Diversity: Ethical and Religious Communities APLB631 Cultural Geography of Bulgaria
- Prof. Stefan Stefanov, PhD BUTB100 Introduction to Economics BUTB201 Introduction to the Economics of Tourism
- Prof. Toma Tomov, PhD BATB618 Pilgrimage Tourism BATB846 The Cultural Heritage in the Bulgarian lands during the Ottoman Era
- Prof. Momchil Metodiev DSc GENB095 The Contemporary World
- Assoc. Prof. Angel Georgiev, PhD BUTB900 Entrepreneurship and small Business in the Tourist Industry
- Assoc. Prof. Botyo Zaharinov, PhD BUTB102 Environment and Tourism
- Assoc. Prof. Valentina Ganeva-Marazova, PhD BUTB826 Internship in a museum and an art gallery GENB030 History of Fine Art HISB530 Museums in Bulgaria
- Assoc. Prof. Ginka Simeonova, PhD GENB085 Crises and Security
- Assoc. Prof. Dimitar Giudurov, PhD GENB095 The Contemporary World
- Assoc. Prof. Dimitar Panayotov, PhD BABB502 Organisational Behaviour BATB605 Psychology and Tourist Behaviour
- Asst. Prof. Evelina Staikova, PhD GENB085 Crises and Security
- Assoc. Prof. Zarko Zhdrakov, PhD BATB846 The Cultural Heritage in the Bulgarian lands during the Ottoman Era
- Assoc. Prof. Irena Bokova, PhD APLB320 Ethnology of Tourism APLB555 Cultural Heritage and International Policies APLB557 Cultural Diversity: Ethical and Religious Communities APLB631 Cultural Geography of Bulgaria
- Assoc. Prof. Irena Emilova, PhD BAEB013 Introduction to Tourism BATB521 Tourist Market and Economic Policy BATB536 Tour-guiding and Tour-agency Operation BATB618 Pilgrimage Tourism BATB859 Recreational Tourism BATB871 Management of Tourist Destinations BUTB204 Managing Additional Services in Tourism BUTB301 Tourist Destinations BUTB401 Specialised Types and Forms of Tourism BUTB405 Managing Operations in Tourism BUTB502 Seminar: Innovations in tourism, Part 1 BUTB603 Seminar: Innovation in Tourism, Part 2 BUTB700 Transportation and Insurance BUTB706 Internship: Tour Operator and Tour Agent Activity BUTB708 Seminar: Tourism Product Development BUTB800 Urban Tourism BUTB801 Cruise Management BUTB802 Experience Economy
- Assoc. Prof. Kristina Savova, PhD GENB083 Design nad Marketing
- Assoc. Prof. Milena Karailieva, PhD BAEB014 Tourist Resources BATB504 Tourism Marketing BATB535 Tourism Management BATB605 Psychology and Tourist Behaviour BATB634 Competitiveness of the Tourist Product BATB664 Managing human potential in tourism BATB750 Cultural Tourism Planning and Organization BATB825 Spa Tourism and Balneology BATB871 Management of Tourist Destinations BUTB602 Practicum: Analysis and Evaluation of Competitiveness in Tourism BUTB604 Seminar: Tourist Behavior Typology BUTB818 Seminar: Business Ethics in Tourism
- Assoc. Prof. Mihael Dimitrov, PhD GENB085 Crises and Security
- Assoc. Prof. Mihail Mihailov, PhD BATB535 Tourism Management
- Assoc. Prof. Nadejda Dimova, PhD BAEB040 Introduction to Marketing
- Assoc. Prof. Nadia Marinova, PhD BATB501 Tourism Economics BATB504 Tourism Marketing
- Assoc. Prof. Ninel Nesheva-Kioseva, PhD BATB729 Management of and Accounting for Environmental Resources in Tourism
- Assoc. Prof. Reneta Dimitrova, PhD BAEB011 Introduction into Finance BATB660 Financing of a Tourist Company
- Assoc. prof. Sonya Aleksieva, PhD BATB659 Destination Image Building BATB751 Wine Tourism BATB863 Tourist Fairs, Exhibitions and Cultural Attractions BUTB017 Customer Care BUTB303 Business Communications in Tourism BUTB401 Specialised Types and Forms of Tourism BUTB503 Seminar: Crisis Communications in Tourism BUTB600 Advertising and PR in Tourism BUTB707 Seminar: Internet Communications in Tourism BUTB712 Sommelier and Barista BUTB901 Gastronomy in the Catering Industry
- Assoc. prof. Stanislava Georgieva, PhD BAEB007 Introduction to Accounting
- Assoc. Prof. Tatyna Shalganova, PhD BUTB826 Internship in a museum and an art gallery HACB789 Ancient art Heritage in Bulgaria
- Asst. Prof. Teodora Karamelska, PhD GENB095 The Contemporary World
- Assist. Prof. Teodora Rizova, PhD BATB825 Spa Tourism and Balneology BATB855 Information and Booking Systems in Tourism BUTB017 Customer Care BUTB403 Functioning and Development of Tourism Complexes BUTB501 Practicum: Tour Guidance BUTB803 Sustainable Tourism BUTB901 Gastronomy in the Catering Industry
- Assoc. prof. Juliana Galabinova, PhD BUTB402 Regional Economy and Tourism Development GENB072 Consumer Behavior and Standard of Living
- GENB030 History of Fine Art
- Assist. Prof. Vanya Hadjieva, PhD BATB748 Prices and Pricing of the Tourist Product
- Asst. Violeta Doneva-Yankulova, PhD BATB646 Event Management BUTB806 Internship: Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Asst. Prof. Vladimir Dimitrov, PhD BUTB205 Culture and Art in Tourism BUTB726 Internship: Designing a Tourist Route and Preparation of Guided Tour Talks BUTB826 Internship in a museum and an art gallery GENB030 History of Fine Art HACB542 Representing the Bulgarian art Heritage HACB793 Icon Painting in Bulgaria during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
- Assist. Prof. Ekatherina Tzvetanova-Georgieva, PhD BUTB100 Introduction to Economics
- Asst. Prof. Elena Spasova, PhD BUTB100 Introduction to Economics BUTB201 Introduction to the Economics of Tourism
- Asst. Prof. Margarita Misheva, PhD BATB400 Business Planning and Forecasting in Tourism BATB855 Information and Booking Systems in Tourism BUTB017 Customer Care BUTB406 Digitalisation in Tourism BUTB501 Practicum: Tour Guidance BUTB502 Seminar: Innovations in tourism, Part 1 BUTB602 Practicum: Analysis and Evaluation of Competitiveness in Tourism BUTB603 Seminar: Innovation in Tourism, Part 2 BUTB700 Transportation and Insurance BUTB704 World Tourist Atractions BUTB706 Internship: Tour Operator and Tour Agent Activity BUTB801 Cruise Management BUTB806 Internship: Hotel and Restaurant Management BUTB807 Seminar: Consumer Protection in Tourism
- Asst. Prof. Rossitsa Gicheva-Meimari, PhD HACB542 Representing the Bulgarian art Heritage
- Asst. Prof. Stefaniya Temelkova, PhD BATB863 Tourist Fairs, Exhibitions and Cultural Attractions GENB083 Design nad Marketing
- Marieta Stancheva, PhD BAEB007 Introduction to Accounting
- Mina Karpuzova BUTB201 Introduction to the Economics of Tourism
- Rositsa Tsankova, PhD BUTB200 Legal Regulations in Tourism
- Julieta Serafimova BUTB502 Seminar: Innovations in tourism, Part 1 BUTB603 Seminar: Innovation in Tourism, Part 2 BUTB701 Quality Management Systems in Hotel and Hospitality BUTB810 Sales Management in Hotel and Hospitality