MBA – Hospitality Management
You’ll develop the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills you need to analyze and produce a broad range of discourse in a full spectrum of careers — and to make a difference in whatever you do.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
The tourism sector and, in particular, the hotel business generates the highest rate of employment worldwide. The hospitality industry is closely related to other key sub-sectors of the development of tourist regions; catering, events, entertainment, wellness, sport, and golf courses, among others, thus impacting majorly on labour supply. The Master’s in Hospitality Management offered by UCAM, an Affiliated Member of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is an essential step in the honing of professional skills and a giant leap in the modernization of tourism management, thereby improving the competitiveness of tourist companies and popular tourist destinations. Designed to meet the global demands of the industry, our internationally acclaimed university offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates management principles with the unique nuances of the hospitality sector.
Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, our MBA equips students with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of international hospitality management.
Objective
The Master’s in Hospitality Management program is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as top-level managers in the international hospitality industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and practical training, students will develop both personally and professionally, gaining the tools they need to succeed in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field. Therefore, the curriculum is designed to give the students the necessary knowledge, both theoretical and practical and to ensure their professional development as directors. In this way, the practical development of the Master’s constituting 500 hours becomes an essential part of the learning process of the student. This experience is fundamental to the labour insertion of the students of this Master’s and is further extended by various professional collaborators in the hotel world.
Why study Hospitality Management with us?
- Become a professional in a competitive sector that is constantly growing.
- Develop skills to manage large investments, projects, and teams of collaborators.
- Learn from active teachers and students of different nationalities with international experience.
- Foster creativity and innovation in developing products, services, and customer experience.
- Gain access to internship opportunities with major companies in the hospitality industry (hotels, restaurant groups, cruise ships, and events).
- Complete 5 months of training and up to 6 months of international internships.
- Great placement opportunities
Curriculum
- Hospitality Industry 3 ECTS
- Hospitality Market & Consumer Research and Revenue Management 4 ECTS
- Social Media Management and Online Reputation 3 ECTS
- Operation Management 9 ECTS IV. Financial Management 4 ECTS
- Cost Accounting 3 ECTS
- Hospitality Total Quality Management and Sustainability 3 ECTS
- Management Skills and Human Resources Management 5 ECTS
- Master Final Project 6 ECTS
- Internship 20 ECTS
Student Profile
MBA in Hospitality Management is designed for students with strong team management skills and the ability to solve complex problems through creative and innovative decision-making. The program emphasizes efficiency and effectiveness in organizational operations, making it an ideal choice for students seeking to advance their careers in this field. Prospective students should have a strong interest in internationalization, cultural diversity, and quality standards, as well as experience working in a highly competitive environment that values sustainability and social responsibility. To be eligible for this program, applicants must hold a degree in one of the following fields: Tourism, Business Administration, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics, History, Anthropology, or Art History.
Career Opportunities
The Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management program prepares students for careers in both the private and public sectors of the labour market. There is a wide range of professional responsibilities and profiles that can be seized by graduates of this course. The skills obtained during this Master’s prepare students to occupy leading positions in companies and to draw up their business plan as entrepreneurs. At the end of the program, graduates are qualified to become: Hotel and Tourism Accommodation Director, Marketing Director, Commercial / Sales Director, Director of Purchasing, Quality Manager, Chief of Administration, Chief of Reception, Public Relations/PR, Reservations Manager, Benchmarking Manager, Director of Banquets (Events and Conventions), Director of Operations, Director of Human Resources, Community Manager, Freelance Entrepreneur, Franchising Expert, Director of Food and Beverage Department.
How to Apply?
- You Apply
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