International tourism and country studies
Direction Tourism and Hospitality
Program: Master in International Tourism and Country Studies
Duration: 2 years
Educational Programme: PDF_file
About the Program
The Masters Program in International Tourism and Regional Studies is a fully interdisciplinary program that explores tourism as a modern integrative field within international business, international management, intercultural studies, and heritage research. As a coherent educational program, it aligns with the evolving global demands of society and the European Unions goals for societal development.
Graduate students are required to complete a research and pedagogical internship and must defend a masters thesis in order to obtain the degree.
A graduate of this program should possess a comprehensive understanding and in-depth knowledge of theoretical principles and research methods. They should be prepared to conduct scientific research that requires professional training, be capable of engaging in pedagogical activity, and be able to solve unexpected and complex problems within their professional scope.
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to assess and monitor the efficiency of processes in the tourism industry
- Ability to evaluate innovation and technological risks in the tourism sector
- Ability to apply modern standards systems within the tourism industry
- Use of modeling, information technologies, and educational IT methods in the analysis of natural-economic and social processes
- Ability to assess and conduct feasibility studies for innovative projects in the tourism industry at various levels (regional, local)
Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Project managers in the tourism sector
- Entrepreneurs
- Consultancy services
- Innovators and producers of tourism-related products within private companies
- National and international projects
- Graduates can establish their professional careers in various organizations and institutions, and also have the opportunity to pursue academic and research activities.