MSc in Tourism Management
Athens, Greece
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 12,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning
* These are the full Tuition Fees for the whole duration of the program; installments and scholarships available* The program works on a rolling admission.
Introduction
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.
Highlights of the Program
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 synchronous, distance learning 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 (3 of which face-to-face between November-March)
- Assessment: group reports/presentations, case study analysis, mid-term tests, final exams
- Dissertation or Internship (in Greece or abroad)
Admissions
Rankings
EDUNIVERSAL BEST MASTER RANKING 2021
On April 2021, Eduniversal published its new 2021 ranking of the Best Masters & MBA programs. The rankings include 50 specializations, covering 136 different countries within 9 geographic zones. More than 22,000 postgraduate programs from 1800 universities and schools across the world were proposed and evaluated and 5416 programs were ranked.
Many of Alba programs appear in a prominent position within their category.
- The MSc in Shipping Management, ranked N° 16 in Maritime Management, Worldwide
- The MSc in Tourism Management, ranked N° 47 in Tourism Management, Worldwide
Program Outcome
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Identify new trends and the requirements of employers, and adapt and respond effectively, to ensure sustainability at the organizational and societal level.
- Provide outstanding service along international standards and managing successfully people and the complexities of hospitality and the tourism industry.
- Command the theory and practice in all aspects of running a tourism business: strategy, finance, marketing, operations, human resources, revenue management.
- Contribute to the management and organization of hospitality, travel, destination, management, event management, people management, conference, cruise, leisure, entertainment, hotel sales channel management and real estate development.
- Handle the internal IT systems and online media channels necessary for digital marketing and operations.
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships
Partial scholarships are available for international students up to 30% on tuition fees. If you would like to see whether you are eligible please fill out the form on our website.
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Ideal Students
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
Career Opportunities
Pursue a career in the world’s largest industry
The tourism sector fuels growth and job creation around the world, at a 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 16.4% of the country’s GDP.
- Supports 18.3% of total domestic employment, directly employing nearly 700.000 people across all skill levels.
During your studies here at Alba, you will experience numerous rewarding and exciting challenges. Apart from academics, selecting the right career path and finding the ideal job opportunity is an extremely important and difficult task. We at the Career Office are committed to supporting you in your job search and will provide you with a wide range of services so as to assist you in your career planning and development.
- Career Coaching
- Career Workshops and Masterclasses
- Career Events with leading companies in Greece and abroad
- The Alba Career Forum
- Internships
- Job Placement Opportunities