MBA – Tourism

Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Tourism and Hospitality examines the economic, cultural, and social principles that will shape tomorrow’s tourism and hospitality industry. Learners will develop a critical understanding of how research and knowledge are used to better understand the hospitality and tourism industry and the complexities of its management. They will gain practical knowledge and analytical skills that can be applied to their career to make informed recommendations for their employer, or customer.  The program will equip the learner with the agile, reflexive, and critical thinking skills that are vital for success in modern organizations. They will gain a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry, and how they go about working on issues likely to be faced by managers.

With its generalist approach, this program prepares learners for a wide range of careers in the tourism and travel industry. Graduates qualify for leadership positions in travel agencies, hotel management, airlines, leisure companies, and tour operators. They can become a successful entrepreneur in hospitality travel agencies or tour operations after some industry experience. The program offers flexibility in terms of career choice and meets industry demand because there is a wide appeal amongst employers for learners who have a wide range of knowledge and expertise in the sector.