Be ready for the global tourism industry. The Master of Science (MSc) in International Tourism Management (ITM) graduate program prepares students to best address the future needs of the global tourism industry. The program focuses on leadership and management, specifically with regards to hospitality-related companies, tourism marketing, tourism planning organizations, and policy makers.
We want you to ask questions. Building on recent developments in sustainable development and new media technology, the MSc in International Tourism Management challenges students to discuss the impact of technology on tourism and tourism on destinations and societies.
Take Responsibility. Learn about the relationships between the principles of innovativeness, sustainability and destination management, from accredited industry experts. Do you want to investigate which policies can be implemented in the tourism production chain to create memorable experiences for tourists balancing interests of all stakeholders involved? At MODUL University Vienna, you will acquire the tools and experience to tackle these topics head-on.
Prepare yourself for a global business environment. Optional specializations offer students the flexibility to acquire a deeper insight into areas such as Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership, Digital Marketing and Social Media, Innovation and Experience Design for Tourism, or Sustainable Management and Governance. In addition, students can take advantage of integrating a customized internship into their curriculum.
See the world and engage. Make your student life a truly international experience by going on exchange in your third semester to Madrid, Barcelona, Philadelphia or Florida. Our students take part in international student conferences, as well as present their own projects with key industry players.
Key Facts
Top Quality Program. This program is accredited by the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) TEdQual Certification System, which focuses on the efficiency of the academic system as well as the industry relevance of the education and students’ needs regarding employability.
Tailor made education for your next career steps. Students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds are welcome in MU's International Tourism Management program. The program currently hosts students with backgrounds in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and business. MU's admissions team counsels students from non-traditional backgrounds on what courses they might need to take in order to succeed in the MSc program.
From foundation to specialization. The program offers courses designed to introduce students to the core of tourism management. Furthermore, MU students have access to cutting-edge specializations that will enhance their employability in up-and-coming sectors such as sustainable tourism, as well as digitization and tourism.
From the classroom to practical experience. The program challenges MSc students to grow and develop from students to industry players by introducing them to carefully selected mentors in the industry excellence program. Furthermore, MODUL Career offers a network of more than 400 partners in tourism and hospitality to kick start our students’ careers.
Meet leading scholars. MU employs some of the top leading scholars in the field of IT & tourism as well as sustainable tourism. They are involved in EU-funded and national research projects, giving insights into e-tourism, forecasting, smart cities, sustainable food, city tourism, tourism economics, and sustainable tourism. The MU faculty is also part of various advisory boards and strategy groups including the UNWTO, ECM and European Travel Commission. Additionally, the university is a partner of the World Tourism Forum Lucerne.
Graduates with an MSc in International Tourism Management are ready to address the tourism industry's next globalization and sustainability challenges of this millennium. MU graduates are prepared for successful careers and leadership positions within the international tourism and hospitality industry. The program’s goal is to build a high level of expertise in the economic, environmental, and social impacts of travel behavior. The intertwining of in-depth tourism knowledge with a solid foundation in sustainable development, green management and policy is one of a kind, giving MSc graduates unique access to the job market.
The program prepares graduates in every area of tourism and management, and provides them with the necessary tools and the capability to manage in a sustainable and conscious way once they are working in the industry.
Potential careers
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Master applicants require a minimum of a three year university degree or equivalent including transcripts in a field preferably related to the desired Master studies.