Program Overview

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Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Madrid

Program Overview

The Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Madrid combines cutting-edge business strategies with real-world hospitality practices to prepare students for leadership roles. The program explores topics such as hotel operations, sustainable tourism, and event management, with a focus on Madrid's vibrant tourism scene and rich cultural heritage.

Key Information

Duration

• 9 months

Languages

• English

Location

• Madrid

Annual Intakes

• October
• January
• April

Format

• Evening Schedule

Tuition Fee

• €9,900 per year

Program Highlights

Europe's Premier Destination

• Gain unmatched access to the best of Spain's hospitality industry and the city's complex, competitive tourism ecosystem.

Expand Business Connections

• As part of Barcelona Global, GBSB Global connects students with top-tier brands, such as Meliá Hotels, Iberia, and NH Hotel Group.

Practical Industry Experience

• Learn on site with company visits, executive meetings, and real-world workshops, engaging directly with industry leaders.

Organize High-Impact Events

• Lead and manage a dynamic, student-run conference, bringing together executives, brands, and niche representatives in Madrid.

Jumpstart Your Career

• Get career support to join the alumni working at Booking.com, Hosco, Glovo, British Airways, and other international giants.

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
  (Learning-by-doing: students will be required to organize a real conference in tourism & hospitality)
• Sustainable Tourism Development (Meetings with Managers)*

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 (The course is based on visits to tourism & hospitality companies)
• Operations and Touristic Facilities Management (Meetings with Managers)*
• Strategic Food & Beverage Management (Meetings with Managers & Company Visit)*

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 students perform an organizational analysis or audit, a case study or original research on a specific topic of interest.

* Workshops are subject to change. Meetings with managers involve guest speaker lectures on campus as well as practical visits to companies; the number of such meetings may vary.

Our Accreditations, Rankings & Global Recognitions

Discover the certifications and achievements that set 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 Madrid, students must:

1. Have earned a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or higher;
   • be in the process of finalizing their 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 the student
3. Send the documentation required by the chosen Program
4. Enroll and confirm their place

Tuition Fee

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

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