MScTourism Management
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Graduate Programs, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Tuition fee | €3,480 per semester |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time |
| Registration fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Original and translated documents are to be shown in person as part of the registration process in Hungary. |
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| Language requirements | English Intermediate command of English is required. Please note that all applicants need to participate in an online admission interview. During this interview, you will need to prove your language skills and the admission committee will make the decision based on this performance. If you do not reach the necessary language level, you won’t be granted admission even if you have previously obtained language certificate. Applicants who do not meet the minimum language requirements have to start their studies with a University Foundation Program. |
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Overview
Kodolányi János University received a National Excellence Award in 2022, which confirms the fact that the cooperative model of KJU is unique in the Hungarian higher education, bringing the university close to the labour market in terms of study programs and graduate employment. In the field of internationalization KJU is very active with over 260 partnerships in 36 countries all around the globe.
Enhance your expertise and leadership skills with Tourism Management MSc!
After completing our training, you will be able to perform independent and comprehensive planning, management and coordination tasks in the field of tourism at local, regional, national and international levels, both in tourism enterprises and in the state, regional, or local tourism planning and management institutional system and in the non-profit sector.
You will know the international development trends of the tourism sector, you will be able to plan and implement the systems approach that is essential in the sector, and thanks to your high-level management knowledge you will be able to perform middle and senior management positions in various fields of tourism.
This course is optimal for you if you look for solutions that require creativity and innovation, or if you want to start your own company and operate it successfully.
The Tourism Management master program’s function is education of experts for the tourism industry, who are capable of direct planning, analysis and reporting for decision making, and autonomous implementation concerning economic industries.
The program is connected to KJU’s strategic aims for cooperative education including work-based learning (WBL).
Programme structure
Specialized focus areas:
- International Marketing & Collaboration
- Global Responsible Leadership
Domains of study
• Disciplinary Tourism Studies: Introduction to Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism Development, Tourism Strategy and Policy, Sociology of Tourism, Digital Marketing & Social Media, Multilateral Negotiations and Communications, Practical Marketing, Etiquette & Protocol
• Specialized Tourism Studies: International Hospitality Management, International Event Management, Visitor Attraction Management
• Global Responsible Leadership: Global Future Trend Analysis, Global Public Policies, Politics & Comparative Politics, Global Mobility Landscapes, Advanced Research and Communication, Responsible Strategic Leadership & Management, Innovation Policies & Management, Comparative Regionalism, Business & Enterprise Development Theories
Please note that specialisations are launched only with the necessary amount of students.
Career opportunities
With taking this course you will be capable of
• system level analysis of organizations processes, forming tourist supply side, organization and institution development, planning and programming studies and implementation of development projects for leadership in enterprises and institutions.
• working in tourism and other related departments of local governments, ministries, governmental and non-profit professional agencies, in functional governance institutions, organizations of tourism destination management, marketing organizations for tourism, and other non-profit industries for tourism.
• continuing their studies at Ph.D. level.
• understanding the structures and international finance of the tourism sector, strategic management and operations in global tourism destinations, talent and innovation management in global context, marketing and international commercialization of tourism destinations.
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