The Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management in Madrid offers students an exclusive education providing a thorough knowledge on the hospitality and tourism industry in one of most visited capitals in Europe – Madrid, Spain.
The Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Madrid integrates a broad range of issues in tourism and hospitality management by concentrating on the various segments within the highly demanded industry, from international tourism agencies and sustainable tourism to the marketing of luxury resorts and high-end destinations. Students studying for the Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Madrid learn how to take a practical approach to the various challenges which hospitality professionals and businesses face today.
The curriculum was designed to prepare students to enter the industry with the tools and competencies needed by including specialized seminars, case study methodology and networking events into the Master’s program. Professional networking opportunities are made available to MA in Tourism and Hospitality Management students with such companies as the Mandarin Oriental, Booking.com or W Hotels. Students who study for their Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Madrid can participate in FITUR, the biggest tourism fair globally hosted in Madrid and attended by professionals from around the world.

QUALIFICATION
Higher Education Program: Master of Arts Tourism and Hospitality Management
Accreditation Status: A master 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)

DURATION
9 months

LANGUAGES
English

LOCATION
Madrid or Blended

ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR | JUL

FORMAT
Afternoons & Evenings

TUITION FEES
€9,900
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Faculty with
Practical Work Experience

Industrial Visits to
Companies from
Tourism & Hospitality

Student Body
Representing Around
70 Different Nationalities

Exclusive Invitations to
Hospitality & Tourism
Events & Conferences

Practical Skills Required
to Work Worldwide

Career Prospects at
Leading Hospitality
& Tourism Companies
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

Listed in Forbes Spain in 2024 as a Top Business School

Accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)

Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

5-Stars Business School by QS Stars Ranking System

The only higher education institution in Spain accredited by Microsoft as a leader in digital education
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

BECOME A TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL:
Gain specialized training and understanding regarding the hospitality & tourism industry from professors who have extensive work experience across the globe in various sectors.

PREPARE TO WORK IN THE DIGITAL WORLD:
Learn about modern technologies within tourism and hospitality operations. Become a manager equipped with an education in the digital economy and stand out among the competition, able to become a leader of the digital change.

LEARN ABOUT TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SECTORS:
Focus on your main areas of interest; whether you want to work on a cruise ship or open your own restaurant, students will get the tools and competencies to be successful across various positions within the tourism & hospitality industry.

CONFRONT CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY:
Understand about ethics and sustainability while pursuing a Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Madrid and become a leader, changing the face of business in tourism and hospitality.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Benefit from GBSB Global Business School’s widespread resources that assist students in pursuing their career objectives in hospitality & tourism in Madrid, Spain, Europe, or worldwide. GBSB Global Business School helps its Master Tourism and Hospitality Management in Madrid students to get ready to enter or continue in this highly competitive industry through specialized workshops, corporate presentations, and professional career services.
Employment At Top Companies






STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Understand the Challenges the Tourism & Hospitality Industry Faces in the 21st Century and How to Manage Tourism & Hospitality Businesses
Tourism & Hospitality Management and Event Planning
- International Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Event Management in Tourism
(Learning-by-doing: the students will be required to organize a real conference in tourism & hospitality)
Sustainable Tourism Development
(Meetings with Managers)*
Approach Customers from Around the World by Learning Digital Marketing Tools and Manage New and Existing Projects in Tourism & Hospitality
Digital Marketing
Project Development & Finance
- Financial Strategies for Business Development
- Entrepreneurial Project Management
Learn How to Design the Most Innovative Services in Tourism & Hospitality and How to Conduct Operations with Success
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 the students perform an organizational analysis or audit, a case study or original research on a specific topic of interest.
* Meetings with managers involve guest speaker lectures on campus as well as practical visits to companies; the number of such meetings may vary.
XAVIER BERNARD
Academic Background
BBA, International Marketing, EDHEC Business School, France
MBA, International Marketing, EDHEC Business School, France
MA, Mountain & Rural Development, University of Toulouse, France
Career Experience
Managing Director, Pyrenees Working Community, Spain
Project Manager, European Cooperative Society, Spain
Consultant, Technologic Forest Center, Spain
ELENA TECCHIATI
Academic Background
Bachelor Degree, Psychology, University of Cologne, Germany
Master Degree, Organizational Psychology and Human Resources, University of Ramon Llull, Spain
Career Experience
Coach and Trainer, Liw E.V. & Liw B&T, Bayer Business Services, Germany
Assistant, RHR International, Germany
Advertising and Event Manager, Kat Marketing, Germany
WILLEM VAN ROSSEM
Academic Background
Bachelor of Science, Tourism Management, University of New Hampshire, USA
Master, Customer Service & Service Culture, Cornell University, USA
Career Experience
Managing Director, GuestConnection, Spain
Assistant Director of Operations & Quality Assurance, Dolce Hotels & Resorts, Spain
Customer Service Manager, PortAventura Events, Spain
TO BE QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT IN MADRID, YOU MUST:

Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher;
be in the process of finalizing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent),
or demonstrate a high level of relevant professional experience

Proof of Proficiency in the English Language:
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL - Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/80 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS - Minimum score: 6.0;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Minimum score: C;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Internal English level testing at GBSB Global.

Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
On Campus
Application Fee
100 EUR
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
9,900 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
2,967 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
148 EUR
(Visiting students)
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (Non-EU Students)
4,950 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance and a requirement to send visa documents
The remaining Tuition Fees are due the first Friday (Week 1) of the program.
Master´s Program Duration: 3 Quarters = 1 Academic Year
A discount may be applied if the student choses to pay
the full amount at the time of program acceptance.
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If payments are not paid by the deadlines, a penalty fee is applied as per Terms and Conditions.
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Payments are accepted online or by bank transfers (commission charges may apply).
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Program fees do not include accommodation, flights, insurance or program materials.
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Students who wish to participate in Global Study Trips may do so by paying additional fees.