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Master of Arts in International Tourism
Campus Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland
24 monthsProgram duration
4,000 CHFTuition Fee/year
30 Apr, 2024Application Deadline
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The International Tourism industry needs skilled and creative managers who:
…to create a sustainable future of travel and tourism. Not just in Switzerland, but worldwide.
During your University degree in tourism, would you like to Master…
Highlights of the USI Master in International Tourism programme in Switzerland
Experiential learning in various applied team projects, practical labs, international study trips, international conferences, Study Tour week to a European city destination, tourism internship in Switzerland or abroad, company visits.
Acquire toolkits of Economics, Communication Sciences, and Management. Specialize yourself during the Minor in eTourism or the Minor in Sustainability, tackle food waste in the World Challenges Programme, or study a semester abroad at one of our selected partner universities. Most importantly, you will actively train your intercultural communication and leadership skills every day.
Small intercultural classes (< 30 students), individual attention of professors, support to participate in tourism award competitions, possibility to learn directly from our distinguished International Tourism Alumni in the Tourism Career Lab course, dedicated Career Service
Tourism professors coming from all over the world to the heart of Europe to teach your courses in Lugano, guest lectures by leading international tourism experts, direct access to the business community of tourism professionals in Switzerland
92.9% of USI graduates are employed within 1 year after graduation.* The USI Master in International Tourism equips you for a high-level career in management positions within Destination Management & Marketing Organizations; Transportation & Accommodation companies; (online) Tour Operators; (virtual) Event Management & Conferences; Corporate Travel Management; Tourism Research & Consultancy; Governments, NGOs, and Tourism Industry Associations. Get inspired by the Career Stories of our International Tourism Alumni.
The USI Master in International Tourism is deeply involved in the USI UNESCO Chair in ICT to develop and promote Sustainable Tourism in World Heritage Sites – hosted at our university – through teaching, applied research projects, Master thesis opportunities, and internships offered to our Master in International Tourism students.
Become part of our USI Master in International Tourism family to co-create the sustainable future of travel and tourism!
*Source: USI Alumni Placement Survey 2017
Program overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The International Tourism industry needs skilled and creative managers who:
…to create a sustainable future of travel and tourism. Not just in Switzerland, but worldwide.
During your University degree in tourism, would you like to Master…
Highlights of the USI Master in International Tourism programme in Switzerland
Experiential learning in various applied team projects, practical labs, international study trips, international conferences, Study Tour week to a European city destination, tourism internship in Switzerland or abroad, company visits.
Acquire toolkits of Economics, Communication Sciences, and Management. Specialize yourself during the Minor in eTourism or the Minor in Sustainability, tackle food waste in the World Challenges Programme, or study a semester abroad at one of our selected partner universities. Most importantly, you will actively train your intercultural communication and leadership skills every day.
Small intercultural classes (< 30 students), individual attention of professors, support to participate in tourism award competitions, possibility to learn directly from our distinguished International Tourism Alumni in the Tourism Career Lab course, dedicated Career Service
Tourism professors coming from all over the world to the heart of Europe to teach your courses in Lugano, guest lectures by leading international tourism experts, direct access to the business community of tourism professionals in Switzerland
92.9% of USI graduates are employed within 1 year after graduation.* The USI Master in International Tourism equips you for a high-level career in management positions within Destination Management & Marketing Organizations; Transportation & Accommodation companies; (online) Tour Operators; (virtual) Event Management & Conferences; Corporate Travel Management; Tourism Research & Consultancy; Governments, NGOs, and Tourism Industry Associations. Get inspired by the Career Stories of our International Tourism Alumni.
The USI Master in International Tourism is deeply involved in the USI UNESCO Chair in ICT to develop and promote Sustainable Tourism in World Heritage Sites – hosted at our university – through teaching, applied research projects, Master thesis opportunities, and internships offered to our Master in International Tourism students.
Become part of our USI Master in International Tourism family to co-create the sustainable future of travel and tourism!
*Source: USI Alumni Placement Survey 2017
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
The formal requirement for admission to the USI Master in International Tourism is a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management, Communication Sciences, Marketing, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Transportation Science, Geography, Environmental Science, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Languages and Literature, Tourism, and other related fields, granted by a recognised university.
To guarantee the optimal ratio between learners and the USI Master in International Tourism faculty, the places offered are limited. Therefore, selection can be effected on the basis of academic results. Admissions will be treated on a case by case basis.
For Bachelor degrees obtained in Switzerland, USI accepts Bachelor degrees from recognised Swiss Higher Education Institutions (Universities, and Universities of Applied Sciences) listed by Swissuniversities. The full, up-to-date list is available here: Swissuniversities .
USI Master in International Tourism candidates usually receive the outcome of their application within 10 working days from the day they submitted their application.
A one-to-one interview may be part of the application process.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Master PG
USI Bachelors's degrees are 3-year (6 semesters) full-time study programs that comply with the principles set out by the Bologna Declaration.
The USI Bachelor's diploma enables students to continue at the postgraduate level (Master's degree).
Our programmes
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) offers 7 Bachelor's programmes:
The Bachelor in Architecture is organised at the Academy of Architecture, on the Mendrisio campus.
All other Bachelor programs are organised on the Lugano campus. USI Bachelor curricula provide levels of specialisation and, at the same time, a multidisplinary approach, combining quality education with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, offering many opportunities for informal dialogue between faculty and students.
Credits
All courses are awarded with ECTS points. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) guarantees that credits are compatible and transferable within all European universities. A full time academic year consists of 60 ECTS (30 credits each semester). Full Bachelor studies correspond to 180 ECTS. The second level of university studies (postgraduate or Master's degree), which completes the "3 + 2" system (Bologna system), consists in three or four semesters, equivalent to 90 or 120 ECTS.
Educational model
International faculty teach students with an interdisciplinary, engaging and interactive approach. The USI educational model is enhanced by a system that closely accompanies students in their learning path, with small classes enabling group exercises and direct dialogue with professors.
Teaching language
The official teaching language of the Bachelors in Architecture, Economics, Communication, Italian Language, Literature and Civilisation, Theology and Philosophy is Italian. Interested students can attend intensive Italian courses before the beginning of the autumn semester and the extensive courses throughout the academic year.
The Bachelor of Science in Informatics is taught entirely in English. Interested students are offered an intensive English language course before the beginning of the academic year and a technical English course during the first semester.
Arts and Humanities (3)
Bachelor of Arts in Italian Language, Literature and Civilization
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Engineering and Technology (3)
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Informatics
Social Sciences and Management (3)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Bachelor of Theology
The Master's degrees at USI are defined by their high level of specialization, leading to international careers both in the professional and academic fields. Distinguished faculty in the respective disciplines provide innovative and quality teaching with a strong interdisciplinary approach and in collaboration with local and international institutions. The direct dialogue with professors and the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Univeristy are the elements that enable students to broaden their views and to define their education individually. Theory is applied in case studies and consulting projects for companies and other business entities (field project).
The Master of Science or Master of Arts degrees are full-time graduate-level specialisation programs (3 or 4 semesters) awarded with 90-120 ECTS points.
Master's degrees are offered in the following subject areas:
Humanities
Finance
Tourism
Political Economy
Management and Marketing
Health
Media and Communication
Informatics
Computational Science
Arts and Humanities (5)
Master of Arts in History and Theory of Art and Architecture
Master of Arts in Italian language, Literature and Civilization
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Master of Science in Architecture
Business and Management (5)
Master of Science in Digital Fashion Communication
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Management
Master of Science in Marketing and Transformative Economy
Engineering and Technology (5)
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Master of Science in Computational Sciences
Master of Science in Financial Technology and Computing
Master of Science in Informatics
Master of Science in Management and Informatics
Master of Science in Software and Data Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Master of Science in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication
Social Sciences and Management (5)
Master in Scienza, filosofia e teologia delle religioni
Master of Arts in Diritto canonico ed ecclesiastico comparato
Master of Arts in International Tourism
Master of Arts in Interreligious Dialogue: Science, Philosophy and Theology of Religions
Master of Arts in Public Management and Policy
Master of Science in Communication, Management and Health
Master of Science in Corporate Communication
Master of Science in Economics
Master of Science in Economics and International Politics
Master of Science in European Studies in Investor Relations and Financial Communication
Master of Science in Media Management
Master of Theology
Master of Arts in International Tourism
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