MSc in Tourism Management

This program meets the growing needs of the tourism industry to shape high skilled and knowledgeable professionals, so that they can assume leading roles in the management of tourism organizations. The program blends the requisite specialist operational knowledge and skills, with advanced managerial competencies, in order to educate the new generation of tourism executives. It emphasizes the cross-cultural, moral, ethical, institutional and environmental issues in the management of tourism organizations while covering all specialized business and operational skills. The strategic partnership with Costa Navarino and a series of events in collaboration with key tourism players throughout the program, as well as a well-organized internship process strongly supports the development of a professional network and increase considerably the employability of students upon graduation.

Why Tourism?

The tourism sector fuels growth and job creation around the world, at a sustained pace, according to the World Tourism Organization:

• It represents approximately 9% of the global economy.
• Has created approximately 69 million new jobs in the past 10 years.

The Greek tourism industry is one of the most dynamic fields of employment in the country, according to SETE, the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises:

• It represents 17.3% of the country’s GDP.
• Supports 18.3% of total domestic employment, directly employing nearly 700.000 people across all skill levels.

Key features of the program

• Weekday classes between 18:00 – 22:00, twice a week on average for part-time mode.
• A 12-month program (a 24-month program for part-time mode).
• 14 core modules and 2 workshops
• Assessment: group reports/presentations, case study analysis, mid-term tests, final exams 
• Dissertation or Internship (in Greece or abroad)

The MSc in Tourism Management is designed for:

• Entrepreneurs in tourism business.
• Members of family tourism business.
• Young professionals in hospitality, tour operators, tour guides, travel agencies (air, land and sea), event and conference organizers, cruise makers, leisure and entertainment organizers, real estate developers.