TOURISM MANAGEMENT MSC (BUDAPEST METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY)
| Name of Faculty | Faculty of Business, Communication and Tourism |
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Degree |
MA / Expert in Communication (with specialization) |
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University type |
Private |
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Established |
2001 |
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Language of course |
English
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Erasmus |
Yes |
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Course duration |
4 semesters (2 years) |
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Intake |
September, February |
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Total course fee |
14.400 Euro |
Programme Introduction
This program is for you if you are interested in different cultures and destinations, as well as travelling and languages. You are a creative thinker who is interested in undertaking project-based learning and applying your theoretical knowledge to real case studies. You have some interest in leading and managing destinations, attractions or employees in the tourism, cultural, creative or hospitality sectors. Budapest is one of the most exciting tourism destinations in the world. The city is famous for its cultural and heritage attractions, its spas and thermal baths, as well as its vibrant nightlife. Budapest Metropolitan University offers a unique master’s program that emphasizes creativity, tourist experience and destination management.
Training overview
The first year of the program introduces students to creative thinking, as well as some of the most important areas of business and management in tourism. This includes courses about Creative Industries, Cultural, Creative and Heritage Tourism as well as Creative Experience Design. Other specialist Tourism courses are connected to Destination Management and Health Tourism, plus Wellness and Spas (Hungary is famous for its health tourism and thermal spas).
Students study Marketing and Communication Management as well as Strategic Management. Research Methods is another important course that prepares students for the writing of their thesis during the second year. It is also possible to study Electives. During the second year, students have a chance to work on more applied and real-life projects, for example in a creative project course. They learn about Trends in Tourism Product Development, ICT and Creative Media, Heritage Management, Creative Cities, Event Management and Sustainable Planning and Development. They also build on their business and management skills in Enterprise Decision Support Systems and Methods.
Main topics
- Economic Policy
- Research Methodology
- Managerial (Business) Economics
- Cultural, Creative and Heritage Tourism
- Marketing and Communication Management
- Creative Experience Design
- Tourism Legislation and Institutions
- Strategic Management
- Company Finance and Strategy
- Tourism Destination Management
- Creative Industries
- Health Tourism, Wellness and Spas
- Controlling Systems
- Enterprise Decision Support Systems and Methods
- Trends in Tourism Product Development
- Heritage Management
- ICT and Creative Media
- Creative City Development
- Sustainable Planning and Development
- Event Management
Career opportunities
- tour operators
- managers of family businesses
- tourist consultants or advisors
- event organizers
- tourism managers of city, rural and regional municipalities
- managers of local, regional and national tourism
- animators
- managers working for health and wellness spas
- mid- and top-level managers of hotels
- attraction managers
- managers in the cultural and creative sectors
Fees
Tuition fee: €7.200 per year + one-time fees: Application fee €100, Deposit €750, Registration fee €100, Insurance fee €150
Required language proficiency
Intermediate command of English (IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ level, but no certificate required)
Application criteria
- Undergraduate diploma (or higher); GPA: overall above 60 %
- A motivation letter must be added to your application.
Please note that all applicants have to participate in an online admission interview. During this interview, you will need to prove your language skills and the admission committee will make their admission decision based on this. If you do not reach the necessary language level, you will not be granted direct admission for your chosen program, even if you have a previously obtained language certificate.
Required documents
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
A motivation letter must be added to your application.
Please note that uploading a CV (which includes your previous positions and responsibilities) is also mandatory.
