Master of Science in Business Administration with a Major in International Tourism Management

The Major in International Tourism Management program prepares you with:

• expertise and practical skills necessary to work in the tourism industry and general service sector
• an educational foundation that combines scientific knowledge and skills with the latest industry cases and examples
• the abilities to take on professional management positions in the private or public sector

You will benefit from:

• courses taught by university lecturers and industry experts from Switzerland and abroad
• excursions to companies and destinations in Switzerland and internationally
• having a major certified by the United Nations World Tourism Organization for its high-quality standard

Aside for your specialized Major in International Tourism Management, a variety of employment avenues are open to you after graduation with a Master of Science in Business Administration, because you are equipped with a well-rounded and versatile education from the Lucerne School of Business.

Key Information

Duration of studies: This major is available as a part-time or full-time study program. The part-time model consists of 4 semesters (extendable to a maximum of 8 semesters). The part-time model also enables some part-time employment during studies. The full-time study model consists of 3 semesters (two-full time semesters and one part-time semester).

Professional Experience Included: The part-time structure of the program means our students can be employed up to 50% while studying. We also offer the possibility to apply for a professional internship in the Swiss tourism industry.

Flexibility: Students can still change their major during the first semester. Other majors include: Online Business & Marketing, Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship, People Management & Organization, and Public & Nonprofit Management.

Dual-degree option: Our students have the opportunity to enroll in a second degree on the basis of the study abroad program offered in cooperation with our partners, Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland, Great Britain and the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong.

Enhanced Employability: A Major in International Tourism Management program prepares graduates with extended up-to-date knowledge, expertise and practical skills necessary to work in the general service sector and specifically in the tourism industry. Our education system combines scientific knowledge and skills with the latest industry cases and examples, which enables our graduates to work in a variety of professional management positions in the private or public sector.

The Lucerne School of Business further offers Finance and Real Estate programs.