MA in International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
As a truly global institution, BSBI is constantly striving to bring new opportunities and challenges to its students. Our mission is to help you grow in your studies and career whilst introducing you to the flourishing German and EU business world. Thus, in this course you will gain the practical knowledge and understanding needed for success in the tourism, hospitality and event management industry. Each module is designed to transform your approach by covering the latest trends and practical techniques of management, including business strategy, strategic marketing, project management and cross-culture leadership.
Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA), a Gold Standard institution under the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the MA Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020.
What will you experience?
Throughout the MA Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management programme, you’ll cover essential concepts of management, including business strategy, operations management, project management and cross-cultural leadership. You’ll also learn how to apply management and business concepts to the tourism, hospitality and event industries. As such, you’ll study business theories and their real-world application.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have developed problem-solving and decision-making skills, both of which are vital for successful management in the sectors.
In your final term, you’ll showcase your newly learned skills by carrying out research and preparing a dissertation on a relevant topic of your choice.
Programme Structure
This 18-month MA Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management programme consists of four terms. During its first three terms the programme will cover fundamental topics such as marketing planning, strategic approaches in tourism and hospitality business, operational management, cross-cultural management, event management and entrepreneurship. Students will also attend modules on academic research methods, and you will study the German language alongside your master’s degree subjects. On your final term, you will research and prepare a dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Campus Information
BSBI Berlin
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers Services
Our dedicated Careers Centre helps students and alumni to reach their career goals, develop plans and realise their potential. We have a number of specialised career services and aim to build long-lasting relationships with alumni and employers. Our services include:
- Career guidance
- Interview coaching
- CV workshops
- Guest speaker events
Career Workshops
We also build strategic partnerships with local firms and associations to organise networking events for students to meet employers. Our Careers Centre allows you to:
- Keep up to date with events on and off campus
- Talk to recruiters and find out what your industry needs
- Get personal coaching and advice from the professionals
- Learn how to network, interview and negotiate with confidence
- Book appointments directly with the Careers Services team
- Get job ads based on your unique search preference using Job Teaser
PSW Opportunity
PSW is 1 year
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Minimum age: 21
Academic qualifications: Strong undergraduate degree from a recognised university. If you do not meet the academic requirements, you may be assessed on relevant work experience. You must have at least 3 years of management experience.
English language requirements:
- IELTS – minimum OS 6.0 (with min 5.5 in each component) or equivalent test (i.e. Password Test, PTE, TOEFL IBT)
- Applicants who achieved a bachelor’s degree or above* from a recognised university (according to NARIC), where the Method of Instruction was entirely in English (teaching and assessment) must submit a Medium of Instruction Letter
- Canadian nationals who have completed a bachelor’s degree at an English-speaking University must submit a Medium of Instruction Letter
- West African Certificates (WAEC AND NECO only) with a minimum of C6 in English and issued within the last 5 years. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is also accepted with an overall grade C or above. For Tanzania and Cameroon, we request an IELTS (or equivalent certificate).
- Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AICE certificates
- International Baccalaureate Diploma can be accepted if: English Syllabus A: Standard or Higher Grade 4, or above and English Syllabus B: Standard Grade 5 or Higher Grade 4, or above
- Nationals of a majority English speaking country who have taken their academic qualifications in that country, do not need to sit an English test ( Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK and USA
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
18000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10200 EUR
Application Fee: N/A
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