MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management

 

 

Ranked 77^th among the Top 100 Best Masters Programmes in Worldwide 2012

Studying Hospitality and Tourism in Portugal is unique opportunity to experience one of the global leaders in the tourism industry.
Portugal is one of the top leisure destinations in Europe – bathed in a Mediterranean climate – where you can find some of the most attractive beaches in the world, hundreds of golf courses, unforgettable sightseeing, and a rich monumental heritage. It is no surprise that in Portugal you can find every possible type of tourist facility, from large-scale hotels to exclusive resorts as well as all major hotels chains.
The leading Portuguese industry brands have capitalized on this popularity and have expanded their chains worldwide where they are well known for their innovation and successful development strategies.
Lisbon and Portugal, therefore, provide students with a live laboratory in which to make contact with the hub of innovation and creativity in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

 

Why choose the MHTM at ISCTE Business School

1. To fully take advantage of and become a successful player in one of the fastest growing industries in the world.
   
   
2. To engage in a unique program collaboratively developed by a leading European Business School with one of the top American Hospitality Schools, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida.
   
   
3. To benefit from management and hospitality expertise combined with an international vision.
   
   
4. To attend, if desired and accepted into, a double degree programme (from IBS and the Rosen College), consisting of a year-long stay in each of the Schools and enjoying the vibrant environments of Lisbon and Orlando, Florida.  Students will benefit from the network of both Schools and their links with the Hospitality and Tourism industry.
   
   
5. To gain intensive international exposure by enrolling in a programme with students of different nationalities and with the international faculties of IBS and the Rosen College as well as invited speakers.
   
   
6. To experience an exciting business agenda, offering workshops with prominent Tourism and Hospitality Business leaders and entrepreneurs as well as field research, discovering innovative industry projects.  This gives our students a headstart in the reality, trends and perspectives of the contemporary hospitality industry.
   
   
7. To develop the personal skills that are essential in today's business world.  IBS places a great deal of emphasis in the personal development of each student and a parallel programme is offered that explores and develops behavior, attitude, and personal skills. This focus is designed, not only to make students better prepared to lead people, but to make them more eager and able to foster innovation and embrace change. 
   
   
8. To make use of an active Careers Service that will help, support and prepare each student to develop a successful career in this dynamic industry. 
   
   
9. To tailor their course to fit the career of their choice.  Students can choose between final projects that are either professionally orientated, analyzing in-depth, real problems effecting the industry, or a more academic dissertation contributing, through research, to the development of the industry.

Testimonials

Stefanie Zambelli
MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management, 2012

"I do not have a “typical” day at work. Since I work with events my schedule changes and it depends on what is happening at our venue. Some weeks I do have regular office hours from Monday to Friday, but I do work as well at nights or on weekends if needed. I am the on-site point of contact for my clients and therefore I need to be present at my events.

If we have special events I might leave my desk and help out wherever needed. For example some weeks ago Michel Telo was performing at our venue, and since I speak Portuguese I became the VIP host for him and his team. I made sure that Michel Telo could enjoy his meal at our Cafe and I even helped him shopping at our Rock Shop.

Some weeks ago we also had to host a last minute VIP lunch with the stars from All-Star Celebrity Apprentice who were filming inside Universal Studios. Part of this group was Lil Jon, Omarosa, Dennis Rodman, La Toya Jackson, Brande Roderick and others. We hosted the group in our John Lennon VIP room for lunch and it was an interesting experience.

My job is very diversified and is never getting boring. Read more"

Tiia Lehtinen
MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management

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MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management

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MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management

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MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management

José Maria Doria
MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management

"The Msc in Hospitality and Tourism Management has been an amazing experience. It provided a great opportunity to meet different stakeholders and to learn from tourism leaders in an international environment.
The curriculum has a very practical focus, is dynamic and consistent within the industry needs, addressing its current challenges and looking forward for trends and future issues. Besides the program curriculum and the diversity of students’ experiences, the possibility of taking a dual degree in conjunction with two of the best schools worldwide is what turns this program specially attractive and interesting."

 

Vanessa Rodrigues
MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management

"This course has enabled me to gain skills, knowledge and expertise alongside a highly relevant academic qualification. Furthermore, it has given me a solid foundation in service and operational issues, plus leadership and strategic business anagement skills which are crucial for success within the industry. In other words, it has prepared me to develop my critical thinking of a complex and competitive industry and the practical application of academic models relevant in today’s International Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
The newest trends in the Tourism and Hospitality management field are explained during class, incorporating the latest and most significant research and practice within the study area. Additionally, case studies based on real-world organizations have allowed me to synthesize concepts and apply this new knowledge to concrete problems and scenarios."