MBA in Leisure & Tourism Management

Tourism is the fastest growing industry in today’s business world and companies continue to require academically qualified managers to afford them an insight into the industry. This major explores the theories, practices and business models that make up the comprehensive tourism and leisure area. Focusing on the development of executive skills and strategic aptitudes, this program will deliver the key competencies required in the tourism industry while developing your understanding of international and intercultural management needs.

• Duration: Three terms
• Credits: 68 CH/90 ECTS
• Start Dates: October, January, March
• Locations: Barcelona, Geneva, Montreux
• Teaching Language: English
• Degree Awarded: EU Switzerland private accredited MBA degree

Dual Degree On Campus

MSc in International Management

For students who have less than two years of work experience

• Duration: Three terms
• Dual qualification: EU Switzerland private accredited MBA + an official MSc in International Management awarded by the University of Roehampton in London

MBA

For students who have two or more years of work experience

• Duration: Three terms
• Dual qualification: EU Switzerland private accredited MBA + an official MBA awarded by the University of Roehampton in London

Campus Exchange Programs: You can transfer to any of the four main campuses after any completed term. We also have exchange programs with a long list of other universities around the world.

Career Counseling: EU has departments on each campus to help students find jobs in their field of study.

Admission Requirements: Students must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Students must also have an intermediate English level.

Admission period: Year round.

Employability

Graduates of this MBA have the world at their fingertips with the ability to work in, manage and own hotels, restaurants and hospitality businesses all over the world. Here are some of the places where EU graduates have risen to executive levels:

• Marriott Hotel Group
• Vueling Airlines
• W Hotel
• Disneyland
• Hilton Hotels
• Swiss International Airlines

Requirements

Proof of English level: TOEFL score 89 (internet-based), 233 (computer-based); IELTS 6.5; CAE C1; PTE score 59; English native or equivalent.

Candidates who wish to apply for the MBA dual qualification in Switzerland and Barcelona or for the MBA program in Munich, must have 2+ years of professional work experience in addition to the requirements listed above.

Candidates must also meet two of the following:

• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• A satisfactory score on the GMAT or GRE
• An interview with the academic dean

Students not meeting these criteria will have an interview with the Dean and will be considered on a merit basis. For more information please contact the Admissions Department of your chosen campus.