Master in International Tourism Management (MBA) - IGC

The Master in International Tourism Management (MBA) at the International Graduate Center (IGC) prepares you to become a leader in the dynamic tourism industry. In recent decades before the pandemic, tourism has become one of the fastest-growing economic sectors in the world. At the same time, it is one of the industries that was hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis. Changed framework conditions – also under the sustainability aspect – show future-oriented fields of action with manifold opportunities for tourism.

The curriculum of the Master in International Tourism Management (MBA) focuses on building international and intercultural management skills. Through the diverse study groups from different nations, you get to know people from all over the world and gain valuable experience for your personal and professional growth. The study program is designed to expand your expertise. Here, your practical know-how will be supplemented through our high-quality academic education.

The Master in International Tourism Management (MBA) at the International Graduate Center (IGC) equips you with skills essential to working in e-tourism, project and quality management, and business and intercultural management. The IGC provides a holistic approach to education by incorporating your practical experience into its teaching methods.

To gain further practical experience, you can choose to complete an optional internship with one of our business partners. Gain practical experience abroad. Within the Applied Project Management module, you will have access to a large strategic network of European partners and their individual projects. During an excursion, you will have the chance to gain insight into the latest developments within the industry.

Depending on your project, you will have the opportunity to gather experiences in Turkey, Bulgaria, Italy, Croatia, Lithuania, or Spain. Alongside our local and international professors here at IGC, we work with other highly qualified professionals from companies such as TUI or Deloitte. Our class sizes are small and learning takes place in a vibrant atmosphere. The lecturers in the Master in International Tourism Management (MBA) use a variety of learning methods and moderation techniques that range from discussions and presentations to case studies and interactive role-playing exercises.

Those of you who are looking to improve your social skills can take advantage of the interactive training phases. During these, you will get to set your own goals and systematically train your technical, social, and intercultural communication skills.