Program Overview

Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Barcelona

Program Description

Shape the future of hospitality in a global tourism hub. Our Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Barcelona program combines hands-on learning, industry insight, and business strategy to prepare you for success in hotels, resorts, travel services, and more. Barcelona, with its world-class attractions and Mediterranean charm, offers the ideal environment to study sustainable tourism, hotel management, and innovation in the guest experience. Collaborate with international classmates, gain practical knowledge, and become a leader in a fast-growing global industry.

Key Information

Duration

9 months

Languages

English

Location

Barcelona

Annual Intakes

• October
• January
• April

Format

Evening Schedule

Tuition Fee

€9 900 per year

Program Highlights

Why study Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Barcelona?

• A Tourism Hub for Global Leaders
  • Study in Barcelona, one of the world’s top 10 tourist destinations, and gain firsthand insights from a thriving hospitality industry.
• Connected to Business Elite
  • As member of Barcelona Global, GBSB Global offers exclusive networking opportunities with Vueling, PortAventura World etc.
• Real-World Industry Experience
  • Engage in local company visits, executive meetings, and learning-by-doing with top hospitality and tourism professionals.
• Lead a Grand Industry Event
  • Organize an offline, student-led conference that brings together executives, brands, and thought leaders in tourism and hospitality.
• Career with Industry Giants
  • Join our alumni working at Booking.com, Hosco, Glovo, British Airways, and many other top international companies.

Program Structure

• Understand
• Create
• Market
• Manage
• Capstone Project

Navigating 21st-Century Tourism & Hospitality: Trends, Challenges & Strategies

• Tourism & Hospitality Management and Event Planning
  • International Tourism & Hospitality Management
  • Event Management in Tourism

Leverage Digital Growth & Financial Success in Tourism & Hospitality

• Digital Marketing
• Project Development & Finance
  • Financial Strategies for Business Development
  • Entrepreneurial Project Management

Design Exceptional Tourism & Hospitality Experiences

• Destination Management & Tourism Product Conception
• Operations and Touristic Facilities Management
• Strategic Food & Beverage Management

Become a Leader & a Global Manager

• Transversal Competencies of Global Leaders
  • Communication, Time Management & Leadership
  • Ethics & Responsibility

Capstone Master Project

A practical group project in which the students perform an organizational analysis or audit, a case study or original research on a specific topic of interest.

Our Accreditations, Rankings & Global Recognitions

Discover the certifications and achievements that set our GBSB Global Business School apart, ensuring the highest standards in business education.

Qualification

• Higher Education Program: Master of Arts in Tourism and Hospitality Management (continued education)
• Accreditation Status: A master’s degree awarded by GBSB Global Business School in Switzerland and internationally accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)

Admissions Information

To be qualified for admission to the Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Barcelona, you must:

1. Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher; be in the process of finalizing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or demonstrate a high level of relevant professional experience
2. Proof of Proficiency in the English Language
3. Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents

Provide Proof of Proficiency in the English Language

• English as a native language;
• TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/93 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
• IELTS – Minimum score: 6.5;
• Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Minimum score: C1;
• English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
• Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.

Submit all necessary admission forms and documents

1. Contact the Admissions Office by filling out an online request form or by speaking with an agency representative
2. An admissions officer will schedule an interview with you
3. Send the documentation required by the chosen Program
4. Enroll and confirm your place

Tuition Fee

The Total Fee for the Program – €9 900 EURO. The fee includes application, enrolment and administrative fees.

Special offers and scholarships are available for early birds applicants and winners of scholarship competitions.