Master Tourism Destination Management
Do you want to explore how to shape the future of tourism destinations in a responsible, resilient and sustainable way? And would you like to study at four locations around the world? Then the Master Tourism Destination Management is perfect for you!
This programme will equip you as a young professional with the skills and competencies to tackle complex challenges and opportunities that tourism destinations are facing. You will become familiar with the different perspectives of a range of stakeholders, such as tourists, locals, businesses, governments and NGOs. You will also apply your learning in practice and conduct field research at four different locations around the world, experiencing the diversity and cross-cultural dynamics of tourism firsthand.
Tourism is a fast-growing and dynamic sector that offers many opportunities for study and research. The tourism sector brings economic benefits, growth and opportunities for people and businesses in destination areas. At the same time, it remains a challenge to match supply and demand effectively. Effective management of these kinds of changes and building resilient businesses and destinations requires knowledge and expertise that is closely intertwined with the destinations themselves.
During your first five months on the BUas campus, you will study current theories, trends and case studies relating to tourist destinations, while developing your professional skills. In this phase, the theory is taught jointly to students on the Tourism Destination Management programme and those on the specialisations of Tourism and Hospitality Innovations and Urban Tourism and Mobility.
You will then visit three different tourist destinations. The focus is on the practice of tourism in a variety of settings, and you will work in international student research teams. In the final phase, you will write a thesis in which you combine practice and theory and seek to find new insights.
In the final phase, you will write a thesis in which you combine practice and theory and try to develop new insights.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
If you want to apply for this master, you should have a bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc., BBA, B Com), for example in the fields of tourism, hotel management, international business, management, economics, law, e-commerce, urban development, geography, social sciences or finance.
Bachelor’s students with such a BBA degree are directly eligible if they meet the following criteria:
knowledge (bachelor’s level) of tourism planning and development
knowledge (bachelor’s level) of cross-cultural studies
academic skills at bachelor’s level (e.g. methods and researching techniques)
Additional criteria
Other degrees may also be considered in case of excellent academic achievements. However, additional criteria will be applied in selecting these students:
clear affinity with international tourism
strong analytical skills
a multidisciplinary orientation
Eligible candidates will be invited for an interview. Writing an essay is part of the selection procedure.
Graduates of the Master Tourism Destination Management qualify for:
International policy and advisory positions
international advisory functions related to feasibility analysis of investment projects, business strategy and market penetration or development
public strategic functions in the field of development and management of (tourism) destination areas
advisory and management functions in the field of visitor management in urban areas, theme parks and nature reserves
strategic advisory functions
International management positions
international (growth related) management functions in internationally operating businesses (like service companies, hotel chains, tour operators, airlines)
international marketing management functions, with destination management organisations or (tourism) marketing consultancy agencies
international consultancy positions, either project-based or permanently in commercial consulting or international development organisations
Research positions
research functions in the area of international (new) market development, market segmentation or market potential analysis
research functions with branch organisations such as WTO, PATA, Tourism
external advisory functions in the area of international corporate, financial and organisational development for small and medium-sized companies
