MA Leading Tourism & Hospitality: Event Management
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Νο1 in Greece | TOP3 in UK.
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Affiliation with the UK Institute of Hospitality.
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Teaching in English for an advantage in the job market.
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Networking with 70+ top employers.
Course Information
Events play a significant role in human interaction and contribute in their own creative way to a region’s economic activity, culture, and sports. They provide entertainment and experiences, while also serving strategic goals at a business level. This postgraduate study programme specialises in the organisation and management of Events and aims to transform students into professional project managers of large-scale events as well as small or niche events. From planning to communication and tackling unforeseen situations, students develop specialised skills in coordinating and organising an event down to every detail.
Our innovative MA Event Management is a postgraduate tourism and hospitality programme that has been developed in collaboration with the University of Derby, a TOP3 UK University for Hospitality, Tourism and Events studies (Guardian University Guide 2023) and with the contribution of leading professionals – members of the School of Tourism & Hospitality’s Advisory Board at the College. It allows students to delve into all aspects of tourism and hospitality management, enabling them to focus on the areas they prefer to specialise in and apply their knowledge in the real world.
What you will learn
In the Event Management course, students will be able to design, organise, and implement events of all kinds and scales, from conferences and sport events to fashion shows, concerts, and exhibitions, utilising modern risk management and human resource management practices at an international level.
The programme fosters a comprehensive understanding of the event organisation process, cultivating communication and marketing skills, teamwork, and coordination while stimulating creativity through experiential workshops and case studies, encouraging innovation. Simultaneously, students acquire essential knowledge and skills in management, strategic administration, and sustainable development in the contemporary business environment, enabling them to advance their careers in a particularly competitive and lucrative industry.
The programme is conducted in collaboration with leading Greek and international tourism businesses and hospitality enterprises, offering participants the opportunity to undertake projects and paid leadership positions, guided by established industry professionals.
Why choose this course
- The degree is awarded by the 1st ranked UK university in Greece and TOP3 in the UK (Guardian Guide, 2023), for Tourism, Hospitality and Events studies.
- It is tailored to working individuals: flexible, blended teaching & learning, assessment through professionally oriented coursework.
- Teaching in English ensures that you will meet the demands of the profession, with excellent knowledge of the English language and terminology.
- Innovative content, designed in collaboration with top industry experts (e.g., Grand Hyatt Athens, etc.), with a focus on contemporary challenges.
- Teaching is based on the latest industry trends and supported by our large industry network.
- The teaching staff consists of specialised industry professionals with extensive academic experience.
- Learning is active and experiential, through field trips, simulations & workshops, participation in events, and industry guest lectures.
- Opportunity to gain valuable industry experience through practical training and internships in managerial positions.
- Networking with the luxury market and direct absorption into managerial positions. Your access to Hosco, the largest, global professional networking platform in the tourism industry, gives you the prospect to pursue your career globally.
- Global professional recognition as you become an associate member (AIH) at the Institute of Hospitality.
- As a member of the Institute of Hospitality Academy, you have access to seminars, webinars, digital learning resources as well as other professional development, networking, and employment services.
The programme draws content from domestic and international event markets, along with essential cultural knowledge as a foundation for pursuing a career where passion for culture and management coexist creatively. Event design, organisation, and risk management focuses on the principles and functions of Business Administration and their application in the Hospitality industry. It emphasises sustainable strategic thinking and operational culture, providing a deep understanding of management principles, such as strategic management, organisational behaviour, marketing, and human resource management. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the interaction between management and the broader economic environment, drawing examples from various hospitality contexts, such as hotels, trade shows, festivals, sport events, and new product launches.
Additionally, the programme offers students the opportunity to specialise through their dissertation and gain valuable experience through internships in managerial positions. With lecturers and industry professionals sharing their international and domestic experiences, the programme allows students to acquire first-hand knowledge. The Institute of Hospitality Academy student membership provides access to seminars, digital resources, and informative webinars, offering additional opportunities for professional development, networking, and employment in the industry.
The programme offers global professional recognition to its students, who receive the status of Associate members (AIH) with the Institute of Hospitality.
Course Descriptions
- Tourism and Hospitality Asset & Revenue Management
- Sustainable Tourism Business & Development
- Operational Excellence & Innovation
- Event Design, Management & Risk Assessment
- Event & Destination Marketing
- Research Methodologies
- Internship + Business Project OR Independent Studies (Dissertation)
We accept applications throughout the year, until all available positions per class are filled. As one of the most popular postgraduate programmes in Mediterranean College, we encourage you to submit your application in a timely manner.
Additionally, we offer multiple tuition payment options, financing programmes, and scholarships based on academic, athletic, and socio-economic criteria.
Our master’s degrees are chosen by dozens of companies every year for the training of their executives, as we offer special tuition discounts to partner companies or for the enrollment of multiple individuals from the same company.
Contact us today to learn more about the study programme and tuition subsidy & financing opportunities. The education advisors at the Admissions Office will provide you with the necessary information about the programme and the application and enrollment process.
Admission Requirements
The MA in Leading Tourism and Hospitality is aimed at graduates of tourism studies and business administration. However, we encourage graduates from other scientific fields with relevant professional experience to apply to the programme if they wish to advance in leading tourism and hospitality businesses or aspire to start their own entrepreneurial activities.
Furthermore, the programme is an ideal choice for active professionals in the field of Tourism who desire a postgraduate degree, aiming to certify their empirical knowledge and pursue higher managerial positions.
The required level of English proficiency is equivalent to IELTS 7 (C1). If you do not have a language proficiency certificate, you will participate in the College’s English language diagnostic test.
Additionally, you will be asked to submit a resume, recommendation letters from employers or professors, and you will be invited to an academic interview with the programme coordinator.
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