Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management (Barcelona)
Información del curso
Descripción
100% taught in english.
An increasingly globalized world has led tourism to become the fastest growing industry in business today. Modern companies require academically qualified, visionary leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset 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 fields, while developing understanding of international and intercultural management needs.
Companies require academically qualified, visionary leaders to create new business models and understand changes in technology and consumer trends in the tourism industry.
EU's Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management program explores the theories, practices and business models that make up the tourism and leisure field. Focusing on the development of management skills and strategic thinking, students will develop key industry competences as well as international and intercultural management abilities which are needed in this dynamic and fast-changing sector.
Why Barcelona?
Studying a Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management in Barcelona gives students the opportunity to expand their business knowledge in one of the world's most advanced smart cities. Entrepreneurs and innovators are nurtured and cultivated in this forward-thinking city, which attracts outstanding tech talent and innovative startups, of which there are currently more than 1300. Barcelona is also home to some of the world's largest multinational companies, including Airbnb, Amazon and the Siemens Innovation Center.
This diverse and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast boasts almost five kilometers of golden beaches and provides students with excellent opportunities for sports activities and socializing. Famously home to FC Barcelona, it also has a wide array of cultural offerings including museums, UNESCO-listed monuments and architectural gems from the city's most celebrated son, Antoni Gaudí.
An increasingly globalized world has led tourism to become the fastest growing industry in business today. Modern companies require academically qualified, visionary leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset 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 fields, while developing understanding of international and intercultural management needs.
Companies require academically qualified, visionary leaders to create new business models and understand changes in technology and consumer trends in the tourism industry.
EU's Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management program explores the theories, practices and business models that make up the tourism and leisure field. Focusing on the development of management skills and strategic thinking, students will develop key industry competences as well as international and intercultural management abilities which are needed in this dynamic and fast-changing sector.
Why Barcelona?
Studying a Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management in Barcelona gives students the opportunity to expand their business knowledge in one of the world's most advanced smart cities. Entrepreneurs and innovators are nurtured and cultivated in this forward-thinking city, which attracts outstanding tech talent and innovative startups, of which there are currently more than 1300. Barcelona is also home to some of the world's largest multinational companies, including Airbnb, Amazon and the Siemens Innovation Center.
This diverse and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast boasts almost five kilometers of golden beaches and provides students with excellent opportunities for sports activities and socializing. Famously home to FC Barcelona, it also has a wide array of cultural offerings including museums, UNESCO-listed monuments and architectural gems from the city's most celebrated son, Antoni Gaudí.
Temario
Program Structure
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). This program is also available as a two-year, six-term, part-time degree.
Year 1:
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). This program is also available as a two-year, six-term, part-time degree.
Year 1:
- Foundations of Business Management
- Environments of Tourism
- Finance Management
- Tourism Marketing
- Seminar: Sustainable Tourism: Policies & Ethics
- The Tourism Industry
- Cross-Cultural Team Management
- Operations Management
- Digital Tourism: Marketing Strategies & Online Commercialization
- Seminar: Marketing & Communication Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Entrepreneurship, Change Management & Leadership
- Innovation in the Tourism Industry
- Information Technologies in Tourism
- Seminar: Applied Cases in Tourism
Requisitos
The admission process at EU Business School is clear and straightforward. Applicants must fulfil specific academic and English language requirements to be eligible for admittance into their chosen program.
Prospective students are evaluated on the strength of their applications as a whole. Consideration is given to the student's qualities and abilities: leadership potential, academic achievements, performance on standardized tests, extracurricular activities and personal experiences. EU's Admissions Services department will assist all applicants throughout the entire application process.
Prospective students are evaluated on the strength of their applications as a whole. Consideration is given to the student's qualities and abilities: leadership potential, academic achievements, performance on standardized tests, extracurricular activities and personal experiences. EU's Admissions Services department will assist all applicants throughout the entire application process.
Idiomas en los que se imparte
100% taught in english.
Duración
Duration: Three terms/one year (full time) or six terms/two years (part time).
Number of credits: 60 ECTS.
Start dates: October, January & March.
Objetivos
In addition to industry-specific modules, this program focuses on development strategies and management styles geared towards creating leaders in the industry who can also apply the same skills to the wider commercial market. Students will:
- Investigate the impact of tourism planning and development on economic, sociocultural and physical environments.
- Have a systematic understanding of the hospitality and tourism service sector organizations, their external contexts and how they are managed.
- Critically evaluate the core business disciplines and methods at work in hospitality and tourism service sectors, and be able to apply these in practical contexts.
- Explore issues that concern host-visitor relationships.
Titulación obtenida
Degree Awarded
A university master's degree awarded by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM), (título propio), a state-recognized university in Spain.
A master's degree from EU Business School Switzerland which is internationally accredited by ACBSP, IACBE, IQA and certified by eduQua.
Perspectivas laborales
Career Options
The EU Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management provides students with in-depth knowledge of this fast-growing sector. Graduates of this degree may be interested in the following career options.
Entertainment Manager.
Commercial Director of a Hotel.
Public Relations Manager.
Tour Manager.
Areas of Work
The EU Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management provides students with a skillset to work in a wide range of sector-related fields. Graduates of this degree may be interested in working in the following fields or professions.
Hospitality
Restaurant Manager
Travel Services
Customer Services
Precio
Precio 15.600 €
Fees per year: 15,600 euros.
Profesorado
EU's faculty is composed of highly qualified academics, entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders.
All courses are taught by lecturers with a wealth of practical experience in their fields. Our teaching staff create a personalized and interactive learning environment that promotes and fosters the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in business. The caliber of the faculty and a culture that values and rewards an entrepreneurial spirit are what make EU Business School stand out.
Lugar donde se imparte el curso
Barcelona
Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management (Barcelona)
EU Business School
Campus y sedes: EU Business School
EU Business School
Av. Diagonal, 648 B
08017
Barcelona