The International University of Languages and Media (IULM)
International Tourism and Hospitality (MITH)
Milan, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
6 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
International Tourism and Hospitality (MITH)
International, business oriented, multicultural, and entirely in English IULM University’s 1st level Master in International Tourism and Hospitality (MITH) gives you the skills crucial to face the radical changes in today’s tourism sector. A faculty of internationally renowned teachers and senior managers of leading companies guide you throughout the innovative program. MITH puts your talent into play and helps you accelerate your career in tourism and hospitality.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Classroom lessons are divided into 9 teaching modules held or guided by professors from IULM University, visiting professors and noteworthy experts and professionals in the sector.
- Introductory courses
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources Management in Tourism
- Financial Analysis in Tourism
- Digital Marketing and Service Personalization
- Destination management and sustainabilty
- Specialization (your choice; 6 CFU)- Revenue management, Luxury marketing and client experience, Attractions management
- Consultancy project
- Internship and Final exam
Credits: 60
Programme objectives
The tourism sector is undergoing a profound transformation. In response to the current public health emergency, new business models are emerging along with innovative ways of managing traditional businesses; both need novel managerial skills and tools.
MITH, working in collaboration with leading tourism companies since 2003, prepares young talents to be the protagonists in this rapidly evolving scenario.
As a MITH student, you are engaged in:
- an active learning approach to develop a range of critical skills: problem solving, adaptive leadership, innovation and teamwork in international contexts, all of which are essential to successful entry into the most sought-after companies.
- 360 degrees view of the tourism sector and its future areas of development, including food, fashion and design, luxury and cultural heritage.
- a customized internship, designed for your attitudes and interests, to accelerate your career in tourism and hospitality.
- earning a further specialization in one of the following areas: revenue management, luxury marketing and client experience and attractions management.
An Interpreting and Communication degree will grant graduates access to IULM’s two-year masters degree in Conference Interpreting and Specialized Translation.
A degree in Interpreting and Communication will allow graduates to work in any field that requires knowledge and use of foreign languages in a professional context, both in Italy and abroad. This includes multinational corporations, public institutions, the fashion industry, journalism, the publishing industry, cultural events and more.
Some specific roles that graduates can take on: external relations manager for companies or public institutions; corporate communications manager for multinational corporations or import/export businesses; spokesperson and press agent; and news agency intermediary.