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.

One characteristic of Iceland's higher education system is a four-year course. After completion of undergraduate degree, The University of Icleand often have scholarships for those students who may want to further studies to master’s and doctorate levels. It is based in Vesturbær, Reykjavik and was founded in 1911.

Courses are academic classes taught by qualified instructors that are intended to enhance participant’s knowledge of a given area or training in a particular discipline. Courses vary broadly in terms of length, size, content and duration.