Program Overview

Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Quick Info

MQF / EQF Level: Level 7 (90 ECTS) Awarded by: eie European Business School

Programme Description

This programme allows learners to acquire deep knowledge and skills to effectively hold a managerial position within the tourism and hospitality sector. Learners will be presented with core modules as well as electives to specialise within a specific area.

Target Group & Employability

Learners who have successfully acquired this master’s degree (MQF level 7, 90 ECTS) shall be able to apply for managerial and director jobs within the field of business administration, hospitality, and tourism management. This programme also targets individuals who are already holding a managerial or directorship position and who would like to further their studies and would like to be more effective in their roles.

Possible Career Paths

• Travel Agency Manager
• Manager in Destination Management Companies (DMCs)/Hotels
• Hotel Duty Manager
• Events Management
• Manager in Tourism/Travel Companies
• Business Development Executive in Tourism related Companies
• Clerk/Administrators in Hotels/Travel Agencies/DMCs
• Cruise Liners
• Theme Parks
• Casino Management

Awarding Body & Accreditation

This qualification is awarded by eie European Business School and is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). MFHEA deems this Master to be at MQF Level 7 (90 ECTS) of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.

Modules

• Organisational Strategy and Innovation (6 ECTS)
• Leadership and Strategic People Management (6 ECTS)
• Strategic Financial Management (6 ECTS)
• Strategic Marketing Management (6 ECTS)
• Research Methods (12 ECTS)
• Management in Hospitality and Tourism (6 ECTS)
• Destination Management (6 ECTS)
• Customer Relationship Management (6 ECTS)
• Project Management in Hospitality and Tourism (6 ECTS)
• Strategic Operations Management in Tourism and Hospitality (6 ECTS)
• Dissertation (24 ECTS)

Entry Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree: Students need to hold a bachelor's degree at MQF level 6 or an equivalent qualification.
2. Age and Managerial Experience: If a student does not have a bachelor's degree but holds other qualifications, they must be at least 25 years of age and over, and have a minimum of 5 years of managerial experience proved by written evidence.
3. English Language Proficiency: All applicants, regardless of their background or nationality, must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of their English proficiency through an internationally recognised English language test such as IELTS (score of 6.5) or equivalent.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically identify, assess and analyse various business and management theories and techniques
• Critically examine and evaluate the importance of effective strategic human resource management within organisations and its overall impact on organisational performance
• Analyse and critically assess the ethical considerations and their implication of business decision making
• Critically identify and evaluate the use of information technology in business management and problem solving
• Analyse and critically assess the importance of effective finance management to ensure the success an organisation
• Critically analyse and assess the use and importance of strategies in business administration
• Critically assess and analyse the effect that the global environment, its trends and issues have on the tourism / hospitality sector
• Examine and evaluate global trends and challenges within the field of tourism and hospitality

Learning Outcomes for Skills Obtained

• Exhibit professional verbal and written communication skills
• Apply effective critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Practice effective management and leadership tools and techniques in view of global perspectives
• Source, assess and analyse in detail various information through the effective use of information technology
• Synthesize and analyse information to evaluate business opportunities and carry out effective decision making within tourism and hospitality sector
• Exhibit in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulatory frameworks relevant to tourism and hospitality business environments
• Communicate with and manage tourism and hospitality teams effectively
• Apply qualitative and quantitative analysis to carry out effective decision making related to tourism and hospitality sector and ethical issues within
• Apply effective management tools and techniques to ensure an inclusive and cross-cultural management of a business
• Apply various tools and techniques to overcome global issues in tourism and hospitality such as changing working conditions, increased operating costs, safety, and security threats, evolved customer expectations, enhanced technologies, and increased consolidated hotel brands, amongst others.

General Assessment Methods

The assessment methods of this programme have been strategically and carefully selected to ensure that the learners have obtained the stipulated learning outcomes.

Summative Assessment Methods:

• Examinations
• Case-studies
• Individual and group presentations
• Written assignments
• Group presentations

Formative Assessment Methods:

• Reflective journal
• Observation

Exit Awards

After successful completion of 60 ECTS, students can also opt to exit from the MBA programme and be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (MQF Level 7 - 60 ECTS). An Exit Fee is applicable for any candidate who wishes to exit earlier from this course and obtain the exit award. The exit award fee is not applicable if a candidate withdraws from this course and is not awarded with an exit award. A letter of completion, listing any modules successfully completed, together with an unofficial transcript (confirming that the course was not successfully completed) will be given to such candidate.