Degree programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business, Master of Hospitality Management

After the studies, the graduates will be able to implement change projects and lead the transformation of their organisation toward achieving its higher competitive advantage in a fast-changing, global and international tourism and hospitality business environment. They will work in positions, for example: leading work development projects, planning and implementing business strategies, acting as leaders of their own business domestically and internationally.

Compulsory studies focus on research and development skills as well as competences needed in developing organisations and leading change. Studies enhance students’ abilities in analytical and critical thinking and problem-solving. Specialisation studies focus on sustainable tourism and hospitality-related skills and competences. Studies enhance students’ ability to apply current research knowledge in their professional fields. Free-choice studies provide students with more general business competences like communication and designing services to strategic thinking and digital business opportunities.

Specialisation areas

In the beginning of their studies, students choose their specialisation, on the basis of individual career goals and development needs. The specialisation studies together with the thesis account for the majority of the Master's studies. Specialisations cover a whole spectrum of business areas. In this degree programme, the recommended specialisation is Experience Economy and Designing Services, read more below:

Study information and application

Read more information about the curriculum structure, Master's studies and the application below. Did you know that you can study master's studies also in the Open University of Applied Sciences?