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University Master's Degree in Tourism Management and Planning

The University Master's Degree in Tourism Management and Planning is a training programme adapted to the new model of higher education in Europe. The programme aims to train high-level professionals and researchers for the management and planning of tourism companies, activities, and institutions.

Objectives

The objectives of this Master's degree include:

• Preparing professionals for decision-making in positions of high responsibility in tourism companies, activities, and institutions.
• Training professionals to respond to the demands of sustainability, diversity, and quality of tourism markets.
• Training in the application of methods, instruments, and practices for the development and efficient management of tourism activities.
• Facilitating the incorporation of technological solutions in the management of establishments, activities, and destinations.
• Developing specialisation profiles that take into account innovation in tourism management.

Structure

The Master's degree has a total of 60 credits, distributed as follows:

• Compulsory subjects: 27 credits
• Optional subjects: 21 credits
• External internships: 6 credits
• Master's Degree Final project: 6 credits

The structure of the Master's degree includes two training itineraries: Tourism Planning and Tourism Management. Students must choose one of these itineraries and take the corresponding subjects.

Distinctive Features

The Master's Degree in Tourism Management and Planning has several distinctive features, including:

• A practical approach, with a focus on student participation and the use of individual and group work.
• The use of computer equipment and specific software in practical classes.
• Compulsory external internships, which bring students into contact with companies and public institutions.
• The support and coordination of the Inter-University Network of Postgraduate Studies in Tourism (REDINTUR).
• A strong research focus, with many teaching staff members involved in research projects and publications.

Resources and Facilities

The Faculty of Economics and Business Studies has a range of facilities, including:

• Lecture halls and classrooms
• Seminars and meeting rooms
• Computer rooms and libraries
• A graduation hall

The University Library has a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and databases. Students also have access to online courses and training programmes, such as the Digital Information Competences (CID) courses.

Further Education

After completing the Master's degree, students can take a PhD degree or third-cycle university studies, related to the Master's degree they have completed or to related areas.

Career Opportunities

The degree qualifies students to work in a range of professions, including:

• Destination planner and manager
• Tourism product manager
• Corporate director of organisations
• Operational director of a tourism company
• Director of I+D+I

Scholarships and Funding

Information on existing scholarships and grants to study university degrees is available on the University of Alicante's website.