COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Hospitality and Tourism is a 90 ECTS postgraduate programme that provides advanced knowledge and professional expertise in hospitality, tourism, and service management through a carefully structured curriculum combining strategic, analytical, and research-oriented studies. During the first semester, students explore the impact of globalisation on tourism, industrial organisation, tourism management, and statistical methods and analysis, developing a strong understanding of global industry trends and evidence-based decision-making. The second semester focuses on specialised areas including risk management in tourism, hospitality management, emerging consumer behaviour and tourism marketing trends, advanced human resource management, and research design and methods, enabling students to address complex managerial challenges and develop innovative strategies for the hospitality and tourism sectors. In the final semester, students enhance their strategic and leadership capabilities through modules in project organisation and management, sustainable project planning and development, and financial management in hospitality and tourism. Students also complete a substantial master's thesis or alternatively undertake four elective modules, allowing them to specialise further in areas of personal and professional interest. Throughout the programme, students develop competencies in strategic planning, research methodologies, data analysis, financial management, sustainability, organisational leadership, and project management. The curriculum also emphasises critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, and the ability to manage change in a rapidly evolving and technology-driven global environment. By integrating academic theory with practical applications, the programme prepares graduates to lead hospitality and tourism organisations, design sustainable development strategies, manage risks and resources effectively, and make informed decisions based on research and data analysis. Overall, the MSc in Hospitality and Tourism equips students with the advanced knowledge, professional skills, and leadership abilities required for senior management positions, consultancy roles, entrepreneurship, and further academic research within the international hospitality and tourism industry.