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.

DEGREE
Master of Arts in Tourism and Hospitality Management

DURATION
9 months

LANGUAGES
English

LOCATION
Madrid or Blended

ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR | JUL

FORMAT
Afternoons & Evenings

TUITION FEES
€6,750
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
Recognized as a Leader in Global Education by Newsweek Magazine

Fully accredited by ASIC Approved by Ofsted and an affiliate of ENQA

Awarded as a Four Stars Business School by QS Ranking System

The only higher education institution in Spain accredited by Microsoft as a leader in digital education

MA in Tourism & Hospitality is Accredited by the European Council of Business 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.
GBSB Global Business School uses the quarter system where there are four 10 week study periods (or quarters) during the year. Students are expected to attend three quarters, but may attend all four quarters (including summer quarters) to graduate sooner. Summer quarters are available based on the number of students signed up.
STARTING DATES ACADEMIC YEAR 2020- 2021
Our flexible approach to education and unique curricular design allows new students to start their studies in the beginning of each academic quarter. The starting dates for new undergraduate and graduate students are the following:
BBA/MA/MSc Programs
Fall Quarter – September 25, 2020
Winter Quarter – January 11, 2021
Spring Quarter – April 9, 2021
FALL QUARTER
September 2020 - December 2020
Orientation Days
Sept 24-25 (BCN), Sept 25 (MAD)
Pre-Weeks (MBA)
September 14 - 25
WEEK 1
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
WEEK 2
October 5 - 9
WEEK 3
October 11 - 16
WEEK 4
October 19 - 23
WEEK 5
October 26 - 30
WEEK 6
November 2 - 6
WEEK 7
November 9 - 13
WEEK 8
November 16 - 20
WEEK 9
November 23 - 27
WEEK 10
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
WEEK 11
December 7 - 11
Defense Week
December 14 - 18
Christmas Holidays
Dec. 19 - Jan. 10
WINTER QUARTER
January 2021 - March 2021
Orientation Day
January 11
WEEK 1
January 11 - 15
WEEK 2
January 18 - 22
WEEK 3
January 25 - 29
WEEK 4
February 1 - 5
WEEK 5
February 8 - 12
WEEK 6
February 15 - 19
WEEK 7
February 22 - 26
WEEK 8
March 1 - 5
WEEK 9
March 8 - 12
WEEK 10
March 15 - 19
WEEK 11
March 22 - 26
Defense Week
Mar. 29 - Apr. 2
Global Study Trip
March 26 (Tentative)
Spring Holidays
Mar. 27 - Apr. 11
SPRING QUARTER
April 2021 - June 2021
Orientation Days
April 9
WEEK 1
April 12 - 16
WEEK 2
April 19 - 23
WEEK 3
Apr. 26 - Apr. 30
WEEK 4
May 3 - 7
WEEK 5
May 10 - 14
WEEK 6
May 17 - 21
WEEK 7
May 24 - 28
WEEK 8
May 31 - June 4
WEEK 9
June 7 - 11
WEEK 10
June 14 - 18
WEEK 11
June 21 - 25
Defense Week
Jun 28 - Jul 2
Graduation Ceremony
July 1 (tentative)
Summer Holidays
June 26 - September
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: December 19 - January 10
SPRING HOLIDAYS 2021: March 27 - April 11
Bank Holidays (Madrid Campus)
October 2020: 12th: Spain National Day(Statewide)
November 2020: 1st: Todos los Santos(Statewide), 9th: Day of La Almudena(Local)
December 2020: 6th: Day of the Constitution(Statewide), 9th: Inmaculada(Statewide), 25th: Christmas(Statewide)
January 2021: 1st: New Year(Statewide), 6th: Reyes(Statewide)
April 2021: 1st: Thursday of Eastern(Autonomic), 2nd: Friday of Eastern(Statewide)
May 2021: 1st: Day of workers(Statewide), 2nd: Day of Madrid(Autonomic), 15th: San Isidro(Local)
August 2021: 15th: Virgin's ascension(Statewide)
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

Have a high level of English language

Complete all required forms for admission and submit all required documents
Enrolment Fee (Paid upon Admission)
200 EUR
Annual Administrative Fee
950 EUR
Tuition Fee for the Program (60 ECTS credits)
6,750 EUR
Tuition Fee per Quarter (20 ECTS credits)
2,633 EUR
Tuition Fee per Academic Credit (1 ECTS credit)
132 EUR
(Visiting students)
Payment Conditions:
Minimum Advanced Tuition Payment (EU Students)
2,633 EUR
Due at the time of program acceptance
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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Payment are accepted by bank transfer or PayPal (commission charges 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.