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Master’s Degree in Event Management for Tourism

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KEY ASPECTS

Type of Degree Accredited Master's Degree
Academic Area Business - Tourism
Starting date October 2011
Location La Moraleja Campus - Madrid
Language Spanish
Study option Campus-based
Duration 60 ECTS

The Master's Degree in Event Management for Tourism will be taught from October 2011 to June 2012, with a duration of 60 ECTS Credits

A part- time program is offered with a schedule from Monday to Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., which gives students the opportunity to combine work and study.

Student Profile

  • University graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in the fields of tourism, business, or communication.
  • Professionals in the tourism, communication, or event organizing industries seeking to specialize or expand their knowledge.

Degree programs

Upon completion of the Master's program, students will receive a Master's Degree in Event Management for Tourism by Universidad Europea de Madrid, and recognized by IEDE Business School.

Certification of accredited graduate degrees is a prerequisite for European convergence in higher education (European Higher Education Area).

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS

  • The first Master's Degree in Event Management for Tourism adapted to the educational framework of the European Higher Education Area.
  • Admission to the PhD program and the possibility of becoming certified through public qualifying exams.
  • Specialized and professional training based on student needs and market demands.
  • The possibility of coursing the "Invictus" module, which develops managerial skills, including simulation of decision-making processes. The module is organized and taught by MAKEATEAM.
  • A predominantly hands-on and participatory methodology. The organization of a real conference on a national level as one of the projects that students prepare to acquire competences and abilities in a practical manner.
  • Collaboration from leading professionals in events organization from the OPC Association Madrid-Centro and other leading companies and institutions in the tourism and communication industries.
  • Various extra-curricular activities: visits to hotels and conference centers, attending trade fairs and other events, etc., where students will learn first-hand about industry trends and be able to network with top professionals in the field.
  • Internships during or after the Master's program at major companies in the industry (OPC companies, conference centers, hotels and hotel chains, Convention Bureaux, specialized travel and communication agencies, etc.)
  • International stay at the German University BiTS. An opportunity for networking and learning in a multicultural environment. Includes the "Exclusive Events Management" Certificate from BiTS.