Master of Arts/Post Graduate Diploma Tourism Management and Destination Leadership

Module 1: Tourism Environment, Society and Development

Every Friday 9-11AM from early/mid January for 12 weeks

Module 2: Destination Management and Marketing

Every Friday 2-4PM from early/mid January for 12 weeks

Module 3 Tourism Careers Lab and Internship

Module 4: Digital Visitor Economy

Every Friday 9-11AM from early/mid Sept for 12 weeks

Module 2: Research Methods

Every Friday 2-4PM from early/mid Sept for 12 weeks

• Completed TUS application form;
• Detailed curriculum vitae;
• Certified transcripts of examination results and English language translations of qualifications not issued in English
• Evidence of ability to follow classes in the English language

The fees for Master of Arts/Post Graduate Diploma Tourism Management and Destination Leadership may vary from €8,000 to €14,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

The programme aims to prepare graduates from a variety of academic backgrounds for rewarding careers (both nationally and internationally) in tourism and related sectors. Career opportunities such as in Destination Management & Marketing Organizations; Governments, NGOs, and Tourism Industry Associations Transportation & Accommodation companies; Event Management & Conferences; Corporate Travel Management; Tourism Research & Consultancy.

This program encourages hand on experience and interaction between academics and industry practitioners from the national and international tourism sector. By the end of the programme students are expected to have knowledge and critical awareness of:

• International toursim and development
• Relevant theories that inform international tourism management decisions
• Ethical, corporate social responsibility and sustainability dilemmas that arise in the tourism professional practice
• The interrelationships between the various stakeholders and sectors of the visitor economy with a particular focus on the digital
• Professional and organisational practices acquired from a tourism and destination internship
• Methodologies for effective practical research in national/ international tourism
• Graduates who complete the Level 9, 90 credit Master of Arts in Tourism Management and Destination Leadership.may be eligible to pursue postgraduate research at doctoral level or further taught postgraduate study in complementary areas of study.