The Master’s degree programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business is based on the future needs of the tourism and hospitality industries and gives a student an opportunity to focus on areas important for his/her own professional development. The studies are planned especially for experts in tourism and travel organisations as well as for experts working in the hospitality industry. The goal of the degree programme is to raise the knowhow of an expert to a developer level.
After the studies, the graduates will be able to implement change projects and lead the transformation of their organization toward achieving its higher competitive advantage in a fast-changing, global and international tourism and hospitality business environment. They will work in positions, for example: leading work development projects, planning and implementing business strategies, and acting as leaders of their own businesses domestically and internationally.
Compulsory studies focus on research and development skills as well as competences needed in developing organisations and leading change. Studies enhance students’ abilities in analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving. Specialisation studies focus on sustainable tourism and hospitality-related skills and competences. Studies enhance students’ ability to apply current research knowledge in their professional fields. Free-choice studies provide students with more general business competences like communication and designing services to strategic thinking and digital business opportunities.
