Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management - Máster en Turismo y Dirección Hotelera

An increasingly globalized world has led tourism to become one of the fastest growing industries in business today. Modern companies require academically qualified, visionary leaders to create new business models and understand changes in technology and consumer trends. Focusing on the development of executive skills and strategic aptitudes, this program explores the theories, practices and frameworks that make up the tourism and hospitality field, while developing your understanding of international and intercultural management needs.

1 certified copy of bachelor´s degree and transcripts

Proof of English level: TOEFL score 89 (internet-based), 233 (computer-based); IELTS 6.5; CAE C1 with a minimum score of 176; English native or equivalent

Candidates who wish to apply for the MBA dual qualification in Switzerland and Barcelona or for the MBA program in Munich, must have 2+ years of professional work experience in addition to the requirements listed above.

Applicants must also meet one of the following:

A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
A satisfactory score on the GMAT or GRE
An interview with the academic dean

Students not meeting these criteria will have an interview with the admission committee and will be considered on a merit basis. For more information, please contact the admissions department of your chosen campus.

The Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management (60 ECTS) is a one-year program, divided into three terms. Each term comprises four courses (4 ECTS each) and one seminar (2 ECTS). Throughout the year, students are also exposed to real-life case studies, games and business simulations. In order to graduate, participants must also complete a business plan (6 ECTS).

Term 1

Foundations of Business Management
Environments of Tourism
Digital Marketing Strategies
Tourism Marketing
Seminar: Boosting Creativity

Term 2

The Tourism Industry
Customer Relationship Management
Operations Management
Design Thinking
Seminar: Communication Skills

Term 3

Hospitality Management
Leadership
Innovation in Materials & Technology
Design Innovation
Seminar: Applied Cases in Tourism

Business Plan
Students will also be required to submit a business plan (6 ECTS) at the end of their studies and to attend field trips, company visits and fairs as part of the experiential learning method.

Hospitality management
Event management
Conference management
Digital tourism