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Study Programme

[Academic Year 2023-2024]

Educational Structure of the Postgraduate

The minimum duration of studies is three (3) academic semesters, including the time for the preparation of the thesis, in accordance with the applicable legislation.

The maximum duration of study cannot exceed twice the normal duration of study, as defined in the founding decision of each Postgraduate Programme. Hence, the maximum duration of study in the programme is six (6) semesters. .

The possibility of part-time study for working students and in exceptional cases for non-working students is provided by the Board of the Department of Tourism Management upon application of the postgraduate student and submission of the relevant documents. The duration of part-time study may not exceed twice the minimum duration of study.

The teaching and examinations of the first and second semesters are scheduled according to the academic calendar as decided by the University Senate. The timetable of courses and examinations for each semester is drawn up and announced by the Steering Committee at least ten days before the beginning of the semester.

Postgraduate students are required to attend and successfully pass all courses. The total number of credits (ECTS) required for the award of the MSc is ninety (90). The allocation of the courses of the programme is presented in the following table.

FIRST SEMESTER – COMPULSORY

CodeECTSCourse Title
DMG_1016Tourism Economics and Business
DMG_1026Travel Organizations and Hospitality Businesses Management
DMG_1036Marketing of Tourism Enterprises and Organizations
DMG_1046Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis
DMG_1056Sociology – Anthropology of Tourism

SECOND SEMESTER: COMPULSORY

CodeECTSCourse Title
DMG_1066Research Methodologies in Tourism
DMG_1076Sustainable Destination Management and Regional Development

SECOND SEMESTER – ELECTIVE COURSES

SPECIALISATION: TOURISM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 courses to be selected)

CodeECTSCourse Title
DMG_1086Event Management
DMG_1096Experience Management in Tourism and Businesses
DMG_1106Crisis Management in Tourism Businesses and Organizations
DMG_1116Digital Marketing
DMG_1126Leadership, Human Resources Management and Innovation

SECOND SEMESTER – ELECTIVE COURSES

SPECIALISATION: TOURISM DESTINATION MANAGEMENT (3 courses to be selected)

CodeECTSCourse Title
DMG_1136Consumer Behavior and Branding Management for Destinations and Tourism Businesses
DMG_1146Special and Alternative Forms of Tourism
DMG_1156Tourism Demand Forecasting Methods
DMG_1166Destination Management and Finance
DMG_1176Digital Transformation and Intelligent Tourism Systems

THIRD SEMESTER

CodeECTS Course Title
DMG _11 8 30Preparation of Diploma Thesis
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