Lucerne School of Business – Management Programs Master of Science in Business Administration with a Major in International Tourism Management
Lucerne School of Business – Management Programs

Lucerne School of Business – Management Programs

Master of Science in Business Administration with a Major in International Tourism Management

Luzern, Switzerland

MSc

3 up to

8 semesters

English

Full time, Part time

31 Oct 2026*

Feb 2027

CHF 1,300 / per semester **

On-Campus

* Applicants from Switzerland and EU/EFTA countries may also apply after the application deadline if there are still places available. Applicants who require a visa can only apply until the application deadline.

** Application fee: CHF 250 | Semester fees for Swiss students: CHF 800 | Semester fees for foreign students: CHF 1,300 | Plus additional study-related costs

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Science in Business Administration with a Major in International Tourism Management focuses on equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in the global tourism industry. This program covers essential topics such as tourism marketing, management principles, and sustainability measures relevant to the sector. It provides students with an understanding of the operational and strategic aspects of tourism management.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various roles within the tourism sector, including positions in tourism management, marketing, event planning, and destination development. Opportunities may also exist in government agencies focused on tourism and hospitality initiatives.

The Major in International Tourism Management program prepares you with:

  • expertise and practical skills necessary to work in the tourism industry and the general service sector.
  • an educational foundation that combines scientific knowledge and skills with the latest industry cases and examples.
  • the ability to take on professional management positions in the private or public sector.

You will benefit from:

  • courses taught by university lecturers and industry experts from Switzerland and abroad
  • excursions to companies and destinations in Switzerland and internationally
  • having a major certification by the United Nations World Tourism Organization for its high-quality standard

Aside from your specialized Major in International Tourism Management, a variety of employment avenues are open to you after graduation with a Master of Science in Business Administration, because you are equipped with a well-rounded and versatile education from the Lucerne School of Business.

Key Information

Duration of studies

This major is available as a part-time or full-time study program. The part-time model consists of 4 semesters (extendable to a maximum of 8 semesters). The part-time model also enables some part-time employment during studies. The full-time study model consists of 3 semesters (two full-time semesters and one part-time semester).

Professional Experience Included

The part-time structure of the program means our students can be employed up to 50% while studying. We also offer the possibility to apply for a professional internship in the Swiss tourism industry.

Flexibility

Students can still change their major during the first semester. Other majors include: Online Business & Marketing, Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship, People Management & Organization, and Public & Nonprofit Management.

Dual-degree option

Our students have the opportunity to enroll in a second degree on the basis of the study abroad program offered in cooperation with our partners, Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland, Great Britain, and the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong.

Enhanced Employability

A Major in International Tourism Management program prepares graduates with extended up-to-date knowledge, expertise, and practical skills necessary to work in the general service sector and specifically in the tourism industry. Our education system combines scientific knowledge and skills with the latest industry cases and examples, which enables our graduates to work in a variety of professional management positions in the private or public sector.

The Lucerne School of Business further offers Finance and Real Estate programs.