Master’s Degree in Event Management for Tourism
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.

