Tourism management courses can cover a number of different topics related to the travel industry. Students can take classes in revenue, human resources, entrepreneurship, sustainability and environment. The topics covered are largely dependent upon a specific student’s interests and goals.

Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.