TEaM – Two year Master's programme in Tourism Economics and Management, Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates will have the competencies and skills required to fill highly qualified professional roles of responsibility in tourism destinations and tourism companies (tour operators, travel agencies, hotels, attractions, and event organizers), both at local and international levels.

Given the interdisciplinarity of the tourism sector, the TEaM graduates will develop strong and independent skills in economics and management, jointly with the knowledge of law and quantitative methods. Students will be prepared for market analysis, territorial planning, analysis of tourism flows, strategic and destination management, sustainable and ethical tourism, and cultural heritage policies.

Special attention is given to the systemic nature of tourism, embodied by the concept of tourism destination, with a view to sustainable tourism, resource management, and territorial development.

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

CAREER PROSPECTS

The TEaM graduate can work as an independent professional, or be employed in: private companies, public bodies, destination management organizations, research centers, and event organizations, in positions such as Project manager, Marketing or Financial Director, Managing Director, Destination Manager, Event Manager, Research and marketing consultant, Travel agent.

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

FIVE REASONS TO JOIN THE PROGRAM

1. Solid preparation in the theory and practice of tourism economics and management.

2. Based on the Campus of Rimini, an important tourism destination.

3. Network of highly qualified international professors.

4. International environment with a diversity of academic backgrounds.

5. An active project of career orientation.

CAST - Centre for Advanced Studies in Tourism

The CAST is an inter-departmental center 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: Economics, Management, Statistics, Well Being and Quality of Life. Most of the members of CAST are also teachers in TEaM, so the link between the two structures is very tight.

INTERNATIONAL PROFILE

Faculty has international experience and a high reputation in research in tourism studies. Students come from all over the world. Foreign students represent about half of the TEaM class and are encouraged to apply.

The TEaM program 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.

In the frame of Erasmus+, and Overseas programs, TEaM undersigned agreements with dozens of European and non-European Universities.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• First Cycle Degree or equivalent Bachelor level achieved in any subject, awarded by an Italian or accredited foreign university or university level institution allowing access to a second cycle/post-graduate program.
• English language Requirement - Minimum B2 level

APPLICATIONS

There are 3 application intakes per academic year:

• Intake 1: February - March (deadline: March 14, 2024)
• Intake 2: April - June (deadline: June 27, 2024)
• Intake 3: July - August (deadline: August 29, 2024).

You may find a more detailed description of the application procedure, requirements, and specific deadlines at the following link: https://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/team/how-to-enrol