MASTER · Master of Hospitality Management, Master's Degree in Tourism Business Management (full-time), KAMK
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences · Kajaani, Finland
Do you want to develop your skills in tourism business management? Do you work for a company / organization that is seeking growth and planning to internationalize? Do you want to grab this unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of different aspects of tourism business in the global operating environment? The Master´s Degree in Tourism Business Management at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences will help you on your journey towards achieving a management position, developing a strong professional network, or even starting your own business. The English-taught Master's Degree at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences is a multidisciplinary program that welcomes applicants with the minimum of a Bachelor's (first cycle) degree qualification. The degree’s learning objectives and contents focus on tourism business management, strategic management and innovation in global business, research and development methods, and the use of new technologies in business. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences has been among the top-ranked universities of applied sciences for high-quality education and student guidance in Finland for many years. KAMK owes its success to the people involved in its operation. Its members of staff possess a positive, innovative, and open-minded attitude to their work and the continuous development of their working community. As a result, the Master´s degree opens many doors for its graduates. The Master´s Degree in Tourism Business Management includes full-time studies (on campus and hybrid) for 2 years. The program comprises a total of 90 ECTS: course work accounts for 60 ECTS and the remaining 30 ECTS are for the graduate thesis. The 60 ECTS of course work includes 12 individual courses of 5 ECTS each. The courses are designed to provide students with the information they will need to succeed as high-level business leaders in today’s modern business environment. After completing all the required course work, students will be provided with an advisor to help them plan and prepare the master’s thesis. Students interested in applying for the program should submit their applications directly to the university within the allotted application period and they must ensure that they meet the admission requirements. Students should possess a Bachelor’s degree (first-cycle degree) or a similarly appropriate higher education degree in tourism or service business that includes a minimum of 20 ECTS in business/tourism studies, a minimum of 24 months of work experience in the field of tourism or service business, and sufficient English language skills to complete the program.
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