MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management

MQF Level 7

18 Months (Full-Time)

36 Months (Part-Time) 

Face-to-face / Blended / Online

ECTS: 92 US: 46

For general Entry Requirements:

Please see the information on the Admission Page – Entry Requirements 

To graduate with an MBA, a student must have completed all modules listed in the programme, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 Students who complete the programme with a cumulative GPA of 3.6/4 or above will graduate “with distinction”.

The research project conducted in the final semester will be assessed by a faculty committee. The faculty committee will include 2 major faculty members from the topic area of the project (e.g., finance, marketing, accounting, tourism, hospitality, etc.) and one major faculty member from a different topic area.

One of the committee members may be the sponsoring faculty member of the student. The assembling of the research project assessment committee is the responsibility of the sponsoring faculty member, who chairs the committee and manages all communications and record keeping. The committee will come to a consensus on the final grade of the student in the research project.

Knowledge

• Design and defend the vision, mission, objectives, strategic direction and business action plan to all stakeholders.
• Interpret research results in non-technical terms.
• Experiment accounting and financial results for non-businesspeople.
• Debate the impact of different organisational designs on organisational efficiency.
• Classify and interpret methods of organisational transformation.
• Justify the impact of organisational culture on employee performance.
• Select the use of digital technology as a communication tool.

Skills

• Examine and validate further studies of contemporary business topics, utilizing the techniques and frameworks acquired in the program
• Apply and analyse the necessary knowledge, skills and competences required to successfully lead a business in the tourism and hospitality industry and demonstrate skills of using effective strategic and operational management
• Assume responsibility to design and implement a marketing strategy consistent with goals, manage quality, costs and profitability, and information technology.
• Estimate and debate difficult business decisions that affect multiple constituencies.

The MBA comprises 3 semesters of full-time coursework and completion of a major independent research project in the fourth semester. The courses are sequenced such that later courses leverage material learnt in earlier courses. In general, the pedagogical approach of the introductory and core modules comprises lectures, frequent homework, and exams. The advanced modules incorporate case studies and group projects.

The Research Methods module requires students to develop a proposal for the research project in the second semester. Students must finish the Research Methods for Business module in the second semester with a proposal for the independent research project, which needed to be completed in the final semester.

Graduates of the MBA in Tourism & Hospitality Management will be equipped with the skills and expertise to pursue high-level career opportunities in the global tourism and hospitality industry. Career prospects include:

Senior Leadership & Executive Roles

• Hotel & Resort Manager – Oversee operations, guest experience, and profitability of luxury hotels, resorts, and hospitality chains.
• General Manager (GM) in Hospitality – Lead business strategy, financial performance, and operational excellence in hotels, restaurants, and event venues.
• Director of Tourism Development – Shape tourism policies, drive destination marketing, and enhance visitor experiences.
• Chief Operations Officer (COO) – Manage large-scale hospitality operations, from customer service to supply chain and logistics.
• Business Consultant for Tourism & Hospitality – Provide strategic advice to optimise business growth and customer satisfaction.

Marketing, Sales & Business Development

• Revenue & Yield Manager – Develop pricing strategies to maximise profitability in hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.
• Marketing & Brand Manager – Design and execute marketing campaigns for tourism brands, travel agencies, and hospitality enterprises.
• Customer Experience & Guest Relations Manager – Enhance service quality, customer satisfaction, and brand loyalty.
• Event & Conference Manager – Organise high-profile corporate events, luxury weddings, and destination retreats.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• Start a Hospitality Business – Launch and manage a boutique hotel, travel agency, tourism startup, or restaurant chain.
• Tech & Digital Transformation in Tourism – Implement AI-driven customer service, smart hotel innovations, and digital booking systems.
• Sustainable Tourism & Eco-Resort Management – Develop eco-friendly hospitality projects and green tourism initiatives.

Global & Emerging Career Opportunities

• International Hospitality Management – Work with global hotel brands, cruise lines, and international travel corporations.
• Airline & Luxury Travel Management – Manage premium travel services, corporate travel departments, and VIP customer experiences.
• Tourism Policy & Government Advisory – Shape the future of tourism at national and international levels.

With this MBA, graduates will be highly sought after in the fast-evolving tourism and hospitality industry, ready to lead, innovate, and transform businesses worldwide.