Master Tourism Management - Máster en Gestión Turística
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Presencial
Destination management skills are important for the sustainable development of tourism, cultures and places.
The Tourism Management Institute (TMI) is the professional body for destination management practitioners, with members drawn from all levels of the private and public sectors: national, regional, sub regional and local. As the destination management section of the Tourism Society, TMI seeks to support professional development within the sector, for potential entrants as well as existing practitioners.
Assessment and recognition by TMI means that you can be confident the course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and experience which will fully prepare you for a career in tourism destination management.
You will develop your understanding of planning and development, tourist behaviour, marketing, finance and strategy with regards to a wide variety of tourism contexts, including festivals, heritage sites, cities and rural market towns.
Applicants will normally be in possession of:
A UK 2.2 (or above) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised British or overseas Institutions. All subjects are considered, but possession of degrees or relevant experience in related subjects will be advantageous
A significant portfolio of work at appropriate level or relevant professional qualifications.
Every applicant is assessed individually on their merits and will need to attend either a face to face or Skype interview. Students applying for the MA with integrated work placement will need to attend an additional interview with a prospective industry organisation.
English language requirements:
International applicants will also need to be able to show they have a good standard of English
IELTS minimum overall: 6.
This course is made up of three stages - Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc.
Postgraduate Certificate
You’ll study these modules:
Sustainable Tourism Development
Challenging the Tourism Consumer
Research Methodologies
Postgraduate Diploma
You’ll study these modules:
Integrated Business Development
Strategic Directions
MSc
You’ll study this module:
Independent Scholarship
Whether you are a recent graduate, or an industry practitioner who wishes to consolidate his management knowledge and skills, this specialist programme will enable you to access a wide range of management positions in travel, tourism and destination management. Our graduates have taken up senior management positions in Official Tourism organisations; airlines; 4-star hotels; tour operators; travel agencies; NGOs and government related organisations. Many of our alumni have also moved into academia and the research arena.