MSc in Tourism Management

American College of Greece (ACG)

• Plaats Athene, Griekenland
• Degree Type MSc
• Start Date 01/10/2021
• Looptijd 1 year
• Application Deadline 31/08/2021
• Taal Engels
• Aanwezigheid On Campus
• Toewijding Part-time
• Pace Instructor-paced
• Tuition fees 12500 €

Beschrijving programma

This program meets the growing needs of the tourism industry to shape high skilled and knowledgeable professionals, so that they can assume leading roles in the management of tourism organizations. The program blends the requisite specialist operational knowledge and skills, with advanced managerial competencies, in order to educate the new generation of tourism executives. It emphasizes the cross-cultural, moral, ethical, institutional and environmental issues in the management of tourism organizations, while covering all specialized business and operational skills. The strategic partnership with Costa Navarino and a series of events in collaboration with key tourism players throughout the program, as well as a well-organized internship process strongly support the development of a professional network and increase considerably the employability of students upon graduation.

Why Tourism?

The tourism sector fuels growth and job creation around the world, at sustained pace, according to the World Tourism Organization:

• Represents approximately 9% of the global economy
• Has created approximately 69 million new jobs in the past 10 years
• The Greek tourism industry is one of the most dynamic fields of employment in the country, according to SETE, the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises:

Represents 17.3% of the country’s GDP

Supports 18.3% of total domestic employment, directly employing nearly 700.000 people across all skill levels

Key features of the program:

• Weekday classes between 18:00 – 22:00, twice a week on average for part-time mode.
• A 12-month program (24-month program for part-time mode)
• 14 core modules and 5 workshops
• Assessment: group reports/presentations, case study analysis, mid-term tests, final exams
• Dissertation or Internship (in Greece or abroad)

The MSc in Tourism Management is designed for:

• Entrepreneurs in tourism business
• Members of family tourism business
• Young professionals in hospitality, tour operators, tour guides, travel agencies (air, land and sea), event and conference organizers, cruise makers, leisure and entertainment organizers, real estate developers
• You may find here more information about the Program's Intended Learning Outcomes.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

• Identify new trends and the requirements of employers, and adapt and respond effectively.
• Provide outstanding service along international standards and manage successfully the complexities of the tourism industry.
• Command the theory and practice in all aspects of running a tourism business: strategy, finance, marketing, operations, human resources.
• Contribute to the management and organization of: hospitality, travel, destination, event, conference, leisure, entertainment and real estate development.
• Handle the internal IT systems and online media channels necessary for digital marketing and operations.

To be considered for admission, candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree
• Provide evidence of excellent command of the English language
• Need to be currently employed or self-employed (valid for the part time mode only)
• GMAT tests are optional unless the Academic Committee requires the applicant to take them: in any case, scores of 550 or more (GRE >155) can strengthen your application and help you secure a scholarship

Candidates must submit:

• The completed application form, including one recent photograph in jpeg format
• Two letters of recommendation in Greek or in English language
• Official Academic Transcripts as well as Certified copies of degrees from each undergraduate, graduate or professional degree earned
• Proof of competence in the English language (unless schooled in English), e. g. Proficiency or TOEFL or IELTS
• Three Essays, as indicated in the Application form
• Receipt of the non-refundable application fee's [€60] deposit