Hospitality Management and Leadership

Master of Arts l Dresden

The Master's program in Hospitality Management & Leadership in Dresden prepares students for leadership positions in the international hotel industry. This English-taught program provides detailed insights into the tourism sector, hotel and gastronomy industries, and business administration.

Key Facts

• Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Start: 1st April; 1st October
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 90 & 120
• Curriculum: more info
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 3 or 4 semester
• Location: Dresden
• Costs: from 750 € per month

Programme Content

The program provides industry-specific knowledge in key business functions such as finance or human resources. Students will enhance their leadership skills and acquire expertise in areas such as strategic management, marketing, and global business.

Career

As a graduate of the Master’s program in Hospitality Management & Leadership, students will work in complex fields within senior international management. They will be well-prepared to meet the demands of the global economy.

Career Fields

• Food & Beverage Management
• Hotel Projects, Development & Facility Management
• Consulting
• Hotel/Restaurant Management
• National and international hospitality
• Hotel chain headquarters
• City and destination marketing
• Health and wellness facilities
• Tourism organizations, associations, and politics

Modules

• Strategic Management
• Marketing Management
• Economics of Globalisation
• Business Research Methods
• Accounting
• Introduction to Leadership
• Hospitality Management I: Real Estate, Asset Management and Experience Design
• Operations management and revenue cycle in hotels
• Hospitality Management II: Entrepreneurial Hotel Management and New Work
• Global Finance
• Internship long
• Internship short
• Study Abroad
• Case Study: Hospitality Management
• Master Colloquium
• Master Thesis

Study Plan

120 ECTS

• 1st semester: 30 ECTS
  • Strategic Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Economics of Globalisation
  • Business Research Methods
  • Accounting
• 2nd semester: 30 ECTS
  • Introduction to Leadership
  • Hospitality Management I: Real Estate, Asset Management and Experience Design
  • Operations management and revenue cycle in hotels
  • Hospitality Management II: Entrepreneurial Hotel Management and New Work
  • Global Finance
• 3rd semester: 30 ECTS
  • Internship long
  • Internship short
  • Study Abroad
  • Case Study: Hospitality Management
• 4th semester: 30 ECTS
  • Master Colloquium
  • Master Thesis

90 ECTS

• 1st semester: 30 ECTS
  • Strategic Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Economics of Globalization
  • Business Research Methods
  • Accounting
• 2nd semester: 30 ECTS
  • Introduction to Leadership
  • Hospitality Management I: Real Estate, Asset Management and Experience Design
  • Operations Management and revenue cycle in hotels
  • Hospitality Management II: Entrepreneurial Hotel Management and New Work
  • Global Finance
• 3rd semester: 30 ECTS
  • Master Colloquium
  • Master Thesis

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor Certificate and full transcript:
  • min. 3-year degree in hotel/hospitality management (if you do not have the degree certificate yet, you can also submit it before you start your studies) OR
  • min. 3-year degree in business + min. 6 months of relevant work experience in hotel/hospitality management OR
  • min. 3-year degree in another area + min. 12 months of relevant work experience in hotel/hospitality management
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of your identity card or passport

Tuition Fees

• Nationality | EU/EEA (incl. Switzerland and Western Balkans):
  • Regular Track (4 Semester): 750 € / month
  • Fast Track (2 Semester): 750 € / month
• Citizenship | Non-EU/EEA:
  • Regular Track (4 Semester): 5.750 € / semester
  • Fast Track (2 Semester): 5.750 € / semester

Financing Options

• Educational loans
• Scholarship programmes

Application Process

1. Submit your online application via the SRH application portal
2. If you meet the admission requirements, we will invite you to a personal/phone interview
3. If the interview is successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
4. You sign the study contract and send it back to us
5. You pay the enrolment fee
6. You will receive your letter of admission
7. You take part in our Welcome Week and then you are good to go!

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