Vatel Madrid International Business School Hotel & Tourism management
MBA in International Hotel & Tourism Management
Madrid, Spain
MBA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,380 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* annually
Key Summary
About: This MBA in International Hotel & Tourism Management blends university theory and professional experience across Vatel's global hospitality schools teaching 7,000 students. You'll complete 1,000 hours of internship, a 6-month placement in prestigious hotels where you'll perform managerial-level functions. The programme focuses on hospitality management, hotel operations, tourism management, leadership, revenue management, guest relations and practical hotel practices.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can move into supervisory and senior roles across the hospitality industry. Potential paths include hotel general manager, operations manager, rooms division manager, revenue manager, food and beverage director, and roles in tourism development, event management and hospitality consulting.
MBA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
The MBA International Hotel & Tourism Management is adapted to the European Higher Education Area and is made up of 120 ECTS credits and is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the hotel industry, addressing the key skills needed to excel in the sector. The program seeks to strengthen fundamental skills such as leadership, innovation and strategic thinking, offering management tools that strengthen the 360° vision of the company. In addition, the MBA includes solid training in commercial and financial practices adapted to the hotel industry.
Through effective marketing strategies and financial analysis tools, students learn to increase revenue and maintain competitiveness in a demanding market. This comprehensive training prepares them to face the financial and commercial challenges of the sector, ensuring efficient and sustainable management. Students are immersed in an international environment, working alongside peers from diverse backgrounds, which enriches their understanding of cross-cultural management and international market dynamics. This unique exposure equips graduates with the adaptability and global mindset required to lead successfully in an ever-evolving, interconnected world.
Start: Mid-September 2026
Duration: 2 years.Theoretical training: classes from Monday to Friday
Internships: 10 month of internships in companies and institutions in the sector
Student profile: Higher graduates and/or young professionals with 5 years of experience in middle management positions in hospitality and/or tourism.
English Language 100%
1000 HOURS OF INTERNSHIP, KEY PRACTICES FOR THE TRAINING OF FUTURE HOTEL MANAGERS
Faithful to Vatel's philosophy of combining theory and practice in its study plans, MBA students will carry out 6 months of internships, thus completing their training in prestigious hotels in the sector; a key period that will mark your immediate work future. More than 1,000 hours of work performing functions at a managerial level such as Assistant Director in the Accommodation, Operations, Marketing &Sales, Administration & Finance or Food and Beverage Departments, among others, finish preparing the students for an immediate departure to the working market.