MBA en Gestión de Hospitalidad y Turismo Global

This programme will appeal to you if you are a:

• Career climber currently working in the tourism and hospitality industry,
• Career switcher wanting to pursue a career in international tourism and hospitality management, or
• Graduate wishing to further your study

You will have an educational experience which integrates research, academic theory and real world business practice. The programme will provide you with the skills necessary to meet the demand for management professionals in the international tourism and hospitality industry. On completion of this degree, it is expected that you will be able to pursue careers in numerous areas including: the hospitality and tourism sector, destination management organisations; tertiary sector education in tourism and hospitality, consultancy (research) work in tourism and hospitality, or become entrepreneur.

Programme Structure

Phase I (4 months):

• Strategic Management and Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
• Destination Management
• International Tourism Policy and Development
• E-Tourism and Social Media in Tourism and Hospitality
• Advanced Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality
• Organisational Behaviour in International Tourism and Hospitality Organisations
• Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry
• Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management

Phase II (4 months):

Unpaid internship / field work

Phase III (4 months):

Capstone project

Entry requirements You are expected to: 1) have a bachelor degree or equivalent preferably in tourism and hospitality or related discipline, and 2) demonstrate a strong command of English.You are expected to be at least 22 years of age.The total duration of the programme will be 12 months.

Medium of instruction: English

Contact Hours: 120 hours Internship: 3 to 6 months

The Other Side of Tourism

UET – The European University for Tourism was founded in 1993 with the aim of training professionals in the tourism sector.

The Tourism sector, more likely to sudden changes than any other sector, is in great need of highly specialized professionals who are used to dealing within an international context.

Vision

UET Italia is the leader offering a global role model made in Italy setting new frontiers in tourism and hospitality education and training.

Mission

UET provides an unique learning experience, skills and competencies for students and organisations worldwide. In consultation with the industry, we develop educational and training pathways and programmes that are responsive to the dynamic nature of the tourism and hospitality industry and creating employment opportunities and careers fulfilling students’ aspirations, lifestyle and quality of life. In partnership with the industry and government we offer outstanding internship opportunities, capstone projects, networking opportunities and global learning and professional experiences for our students and our partners. We foster a culture of innovation that encourages risk-taking, entrepreneurship and flexibility among our staff and students. We commit to recruiting and developing a diverse team that promotes, reflects, and supports our diverse student and partners.

Values

UET is commited to:

• The highest standards of excellence and accountability
• The student experience and employability
• Embracing global trends
• Fostering innovation and creative thinking
• Teamwork, partnership and synergies
• Transparency and honesty
• Fairness, equity and treating each other with respect
• A stimulating, collegial, highly professional and receptive environment

Key Themes for Enhancement

Community : We will sustain, support and create multiple communities within which our students can learn and develop.

Engagement : We will ensure that our students engage with their studies and with the many opportunities available within and outside UET through which they can develop graduate attributes and employability.

Support : We will offer you timely and helpful support, pro-actively and reactively in order that they can fulfil your potential.

Feedback : We will provide you prompt and useful feedback

Recognition : We will support and recognise good teaching practice

High Percentage of Job Placement for Courses and Master's Degree in Tourism

With the courses and Master's Degree, students have a real opportunity to work at the end of their study programme and internship. UET reports a very high post-course job placement, which depending on the sector, is between 75% and 82%. Our students' job placements take place in both Italy and abroad.

Accreditations

UET is authorized by the Ministry of Education pursuant to Presidential Decree 389/1994 OM 13.01.99. It is also certified in accordance with UNI ENI ISO 9001:2008.

UET has made agreements with national and international Universities for a scientific and educational cooperation.