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International Tourism and Destination Management
The Master's degree in International Tourism and Destination Management (ITourDeM) is designed to prepare future tourism leaders. The 2-year postgraduate program is taught entirely in English and equips you with the theoretical and practical skills to navigate the global tourism landscape. Through a combination of socio-economic, historical and geographical approaches, you'll gain the expertise to manage tourism systems, craft effective communication strategies and become a key player in sustainable development. The program fosters a global perspective, emphasizing the interplay between international, national and regional influences. This unique program empowers you to become a well-rounded professional with the competencies to design and implement tourism infrastructure, build and manage destinations, develop nature and landscape projects and promote sustainable approaches to the environment and food production within the tourism industry.
UniMC-KU Double Degree
The Department of Education, Cultural Heritage, and Tourism has signed a bilateral agreement with the Faculty of Business Administration and the Faculty of Mathematics and Geography at the Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) in Germany to establish a double-degree student exchange program.
Why choose this course of study?
Here are 5 reasons why ITourDeM is your perfect choice:
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Global relevance: With over 100 million jobs worldwide, the tourism industry is booming. ITourDeM equips you to navigate this dynamic landscape and excel in a competitive job market.
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Comprehensive curriculum: Our meticulously designed program prepares you to lead in tourism development and destination management, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for contemporary challenges.
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Interdisciplinary approach: ITourDeM integrates socio-economic methodologies, historical insights, and geographical knowledge, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of tourism management.
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Vocational training: Tailored for professionals in destination management, cultural tourism, hotel management, and travel planning, ITourDeM prepares you for high-responsibility roles in various sectors.
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Key professional skills: Hone essential skills for success in tourism, culture, environment, heritage and local development careers.
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The Department has signed a bilateral agreement with the Faculty of Business Administration and the Faculty of Mathematics and Geography at the Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) in Germany to establish a double-degree student exchange program.
Employment prospects
Graduates of the ITourDeM Master's program are equipped for various high-responsibility roles in tourism sector companies and institutions, tourism product design, planning and marketing activities, integrated tourism enterprises, cooperatives and more.
Career paths
Tourism manager, product development specialist, tourism marketing manager, destination manager, event coordinator, hospitality manager, government tourism officer, sustainable tourism consultant, cultural heritage manager and researcher.
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Internship
Internships are an opportunity to delve into the work world to gain precious experience and start building a network of contacts within the business community. Curricular internships place you in organisations and businesses in Italy and abroad. You can even do your internship abroad through grants provided by the Erasmus + traineeship program.
Financial Aid & University Housing and Dining Services
- Scholarships, tuition remission and financial support;
- Access to University housing and dining services;
- Merit-based scholarships and regional aid (Erdis);
- Full tuition remission for students with an ISEEU indicator of up to 26 thousand euros;
- Tuition reduction for indicators up to 40 thousand euros;
- Tuition remissions and reductions.
FAQ
Can we help you?
Here you can find some frequently asked questions and the answers.
How can I enrol?
The Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree (2 years) and single-cycle Master’s degree (5 years) courses have open admissions, except for the single-cycle Master’s degree in Primary Education as it is a limited-enrolment program. The enrolment process is entirely online.
Is there financial aid available (e.g., tuition reduction, etc.)?
There is financial aid available to reduce the amount of tuition due based on your ISEEU (certification of the income and asset situation of your household) and other criteria.
Some info about accommodation and hospitality in Macerata?
Non-EU students enrolling in degree programmes or single courses, arriving for the first time in Italy with a D visa for the reason "STUDIO", and planning to stay in Italy for more than 90 daysmust apply for the Italian residence permit upon arrival in Italy, no later than 8 days from entry. More info here.
When can I do the internship?
Internships are vocational activities meant to put the theoretical teachings included in the study plans into practice. Here you can find the procedure: from activation to verbalization.
How can I improve my italian language abilities in speaking?
The Language Centre (CLA) of the University of Macerata offers international students Italian language courses at different levels in the first and second semester. Enroll courses.
What is the official language of the course?
All lectures, examinations and the final examination are in English.