Accreditations
Tuition fee EU nationals (2025/2026)
Tuition fee non-EU nationals (2025/2026)
Programme Structure for 2025/2026
| Curricular Courses | Credits | |
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| 1st Year | ||
| 2nd Year |
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Objectives
The Master's programme in Hotel and Tourism Management is aimed at graduates in management, tourism or related areas who wish to progress in their training and careers. This programme aims to:
Provide students with advanced knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of fundamental management principles and their application in the hotel and tourism sector.
Develop specialised knowledge in areas aligned with their professional interests and career goals, including areas such as sustainable tourism, revenue management, digital marketing or event management.
Cultivate research and analytical skills by acquiring the methodologies, procedures and techniques needed to carry out applied research.
Improve critical thinking and decision-making in industry practices, analyse complex situations and make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
Promote effective communication skills, both written and oral, that enable them to articulate ideas, present research results and participate in professional discourse.
Promote a global perspective of the hospitality and tourism industry, preparing students to navigate international markets and intercultural interactions.
To instil ethical and sustainable practices in tourism and hospitality, with an emphasis on responsible management practices that contribute to sustainable development.
Learning Goals and their implementation
In this Iscte Business School study cycle the following competencies ought to develop:
1. To communicate effectively in written form;
2. To communicate effectively in oral form;
3. To develop critical thinking skills;
4. To understand the roles of general and strategic management in companies;
5. To understand the key role of HRM towards the valorization of people as key players in organizations.
Implementation and measurement of the degree of accomplishment of teaching/apprenticeship levels (AL):
OA 1: Elaboration of individual and group works, as well as the resolution of mid-term tests and final evaluation exams;
OA 2: Oral presentations and thematic debates in the classroom;
OA 3: Production and presentation of critical analyses of articles and topics found in books;
OA 4: Individual and group work focused on general management and entrepreneurial strategy topics;
OA 5: Case studies, role-playing, and tests adjusted to each CU.
Note: Complementary information can be found in each CU's CUF.
Thesis / Final work