MBA in Leisure & Tourism Management

EU Business School (EU BCN)

• Konum Barcelona, İspanya
• Degree Type Master
• Start Date 27/09/2021
• Duration 1 year
• Application Deadline 03/09/2021
• Language İngilizce
• Attendance On Campus
• Dedication Full-time
• Pace Instructor-paced
• Tuition fees 20850 €

Program description

This Program is also available in:

• Geneva
• Montreaux

Overview

Tourism is the fastest-growing industry in today’s business world and companies continue to require academically qualified managers to afford them an insight into the industry. This specialization explores the theories, practices and business models that make up the tourism and leisure field. Focusing on the development of executive skills, strategic aptitudes and creative thinking, this program will deliver the key competencies required in the industry while developing understanding of international and intercultural management needs.

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.

Dual Qualification

Students studying an EU MBA program have the opportunity to earn a second distinct qualification, a state-accredited degree from the London Metropolitan University, U. K. Students with less than two years' professional experience may earn a U. K. state-accredited MSc in International Management while students with more than two years' experience may earn a U. K. state-accredited MBA. For both degrees, students are required to complete 120 ECTS. This is achieved through the completion of a final EU business competency simulation and a University of Roehampton dissertation in addition to the regular EU MBA coursework. Both qualifications can be earned in one year of full-time study or two years, part-time.

Faculty

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.

Program Structure

The MBA in Leisure & Tourism (90 ECTS) is a one-year, three-term degree. Students complete five to six course modules per term which are combined with seminars, company visits, guest speaker sessions and case studies among others. In order to graduate, students must complete a management research methods module and a dissertation. This program is also available as a two-year, six-term, part-time degree.

Learning Outcomes

In addition to industry-specific modules, the program focuses on development strategies and management styles specifically geared toward 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.
• Look at business from the point of view of both the consumer and the service provider.
• Explore issues that concern host-visitor relationships.
• Study the major processes within marketing through case studies and class discussion.

Career Options

The MBA with a major in leisure & tourism management provides students with knowledge of business as well as a skillset in leisure and tourism. Graduates of this MBA program may be interested in the following careers.

Event Planner

Event planners deal with creating and developing large-scale events such as conferences, company meetings, weddings, concerts or trade fairs, among others. Event planners will define the audience, define the event’s concept and promotion, identify suppliers, plan logistics, ensure event safety and manage the event project.

Wellbeing Manager

Wellbeing managers set new standards in the field of wellbeing. They enable organizations to make the step change to embracing wellbeing, by helping organizations and employees understand, manage and improve personal and workplace wellbeing.

Hospitality Financial Manager

Financial managers in the hospitality sector are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of hotel chains, restaurants and resorts among others.

Regional Manager

Regional managers in the hotel, travel and leisure sectors oversee spas, hotels, gyms or resorts throughout a large physical area. Depending on how the company operates, a regional manager may be responsible for one region or several. They determine the operational practices of business locations in the area, making sure each runs smoothly and efficiently, complies with marketing and sales campaigns, and meets budget and sales goals.