Master in Tourism Economics and Management

The International master degree programme in Tourism Economics and Management (TEaM) from University of Bologna aims to provide graduates with the competencies required to fill highly qualified professional roles of responsibility in tourist destinations and tourism companies, T.O., travel agencies, hospitality sector, tourist attraction, events organisation firms, both at national and international level.

Given the transversal nature of tourism, the TEaM graduates' from University of Bologna skills will cover both the understanding of economic phenomena in the interaction between company and tourist destination, accounting and strategic business management.

TEaM has received the quality assurance certificate  TEDQUAL, granted by UNWTO and THEMIS Foundation, the most important certification for higher education programmes in tourism studies worldwide.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Coherently with the specific research traditions of the School of Economics and Management in these areas, the degree programme provides knowledge concerning advanced micro- and macro-economic modelling for the application of significant categories to understand and act on economic facts of tourism, balanced by business knowledge including management control, cost analysis and financial reporting, marketing strategies and work organisation of tourism businesses. 

Particular attention will focus on the concept of the system governing the economic organisation and supply chain of tourism destinations, the organisation of events for cultural tourism, also with a view to sustainable tourism. 

The programme also aims to provide technical and quantitative knowledge of territorial programming and tourism flow forecasting, as well as the study of administrative law for local tourism systems organisation.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The TEaM graduate can work as an independent professional, or employed in Private companies, Public bodies, Destination management organizations, Research centres, Business unions, or other positions such as:

• Project manager
• Marketing or Financial director
• Managing director of tourism companies
• Destination Manager
• Event Manager
• Theme park manager/director
• Conference and exhibition manager
• Hotel general manager
• Research and marketing consultant
• Travel agent
• Cruise agent/cabin steward/director

Since the University of Bologna is an affiliate member of UNWTO, our students can apply to selections for internships opportunities at UNWTO or to other initiatives promoted by UNWTO and Themis Foundation. 

TiDE - Project of Career Orientation

TEaM is carrying out a project of career orientation and skill matching with tourism companies. The project’s aim is to achieve through the attendance of the crash course of "Job Placement in the Tourism Sector" and an interview, the selection of a company which would suit the student's skills / competencies / career goals and which will host the student for the internship. 

HOSCO

The School of Economics and Management is in constant effort to provide students & alumni with the best career opportunities. Therefore, we are now part of Hosco, the leading online recruitment & networking platform for the hospitality industry!

Students and alumni of TEaM, can start networking, searching for job offers and exploit more opportunities within the hospitality industry.

CAST - the Centre for Advanced Studies in Tourism

The CAST is an inter-departmental body set up by the University of Bologna for connecting research, consultancy and advanced teaching in the area of tourism studies. It is participated by four departments: Department of Economics, Department of Management, Department of Statistics, Department of Well Being and Quality of Life. Most of the members of CAST are also teachers in TEaM, so that the link between the two structures is very tight.

INTERNATIONAL PROFILE

Faculty has international experience and reputation. Students come from all over the world. Foreign students represent an important part of the TEaM and are encouraged to apply

Besides the Erasmus exchanges offered, TEaM undersigned agreements with the following Universities:

Germany:

• Hochschule Heilbronn
• MUNICH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES 
• Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes 

UK:

• Bournemouth University

The Netherlands:

• Wageningen Universiteit 

Spain:

• Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 
• Universidad Antonio de Nebrija 
• Universitat de les Illes Balears 
• Universitat Rovira i Virgili 

France:

• UNIVERSITÉ PARIS 1 - PANTHÉON SORBONNE
• La Rochelle

The TEaM programme is also a partner of the Aceept network with the intention to pursue the development of a partnership based on the mutual interest in offering Tourism related studies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All candidates shall meet the following general requirements:

• First cycle degree or equivalent bachelor level achieved in any subject, awarded by an Italian or an accredited foreign university or university-level institution. This qualification shall grant access to 2nd cycle courses/ postgraduate level. 
• English language requirement, at least B2 level.

APPLICATION

The required documents, the application procedure and deadlines are available on

https://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/team/how-to-enrol

CONTACTS

VALERIA MACCHINI

TEAM programme coordinator

cdl.team@unibo.it