PMSCSMNTRSFTT9-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science in Strategic Management and Tourism

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

the degree of Bachelor of Commerce from this University, in the same or in related areas of study as one of the areas of study applied for, obtained with at least Category II and with a minimum average mark of 65% in one of the two proposed areas of study in the Degree or
the degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from this University, in the same or in related areas of study as one of the areas of study applied for, obtained with at least Second Class Honours. The Board may also consider applicants in possession of the degree obtained with Third Class Honours, provided that applicants have obtained other qualifications, including relevant work experience, following their first cycle degree or
the degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and IT from this University, obtained with at least Second Class Honours or
the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business and Computing from this University, obtained with at least Category II and with a minimum average of 65% in the Business area. The Board may also consider applicants in possession of the degree obtained with Category III, provided that applicants have obtained other qualifications, including relevant work experience, following their first cycle degree or
a first cycle degree from this University obtained with at least Second Class Honours or Category II in an area deemed appropriate by the Board. Applicants shall be required to submit a portfolio covering at least twelve months of relevant and related experiences. Such applicants may also be required to attend an interview to allow the Board to assess their suitability to follow the Course with profit or
a first cycle degree from any university that is equivalent to the qualifications set out in paragraphs (a) to (e).

In appropriate cases, the Board may require students admitted to the Course to follow and pass supplementary study-units to which a maximum of 12 ECTS credits are assigned, in addition to the programme of study.

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The Master of Science in Strategic Management and Tourism study programme applies strategy as an integrative approach to the service industries of tourism and culture. These are comprised of the travel, hospitality, events, heritage, attractions, and ancillary services. As a candidate, you will have the opportunity to apply theories and concepts relevant to the Tourism industry. The course is intended to equip you with the necessary skills and competences to collate, analyse and interpret the highly competitive and dynamic market scenario of the tourism economy.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MGT5205	Service Design and Operations Strategy	5 ECTS
MGT5207	Strategic Management and Enterprising	5 ECTS
MGT5208	Cognitive Heuristics and Judgment in Managerial Decision Making	5 ECTS
TTC5101	Planning and Management of Tourism Activities	5 ECTS
TTC5204	Research Methods 1	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MGT5202	Strategic Human Resources Management	5 ECTS
MGT5203	People Performance Metrics	5 ECTS
MGT5204	Management Science and Decision Analysis	5 ECTS
TRS5251	Innovative Tourism Management Practices	5 ECTS
TTC5203	Intercultural Competencies for Management	5 ECTS
TTC5205	Research Methods 2	5 ECTS
TTC5300	Tourism Experience Strategy, Policy and Planning	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

TTC5208	Dissertation	30 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

By the end of the postgraduate course, you will be able to:

critically evaluate and analyse concepts, theories and decision-making tools for strategic management in tourism;
develop a balanced knowledge and understanding of the latest thinking and ideas in the relevant discipline based on empirical research in new areas such as people performance metrics, digital analytics, decision modelling, service design and social marketing;
apply intellectual skills through conceptualization and reasoning of options and positions in corporate and marketing strategy by challenging concepts, information and data as core aspects of insight access, gathering, filtering and dissemination in a corporate environment;
employ digital analytics tools and design service offers within the framework of a highly competitive, dynamic and globalised scenario;
critically synthesise and evaluate complex information, concepts, strategic management frameworks and theories; and
design and undertake advanced research in order to inform the area of business and management for tourism.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
YR1: Eur10,800 - YR2: Nil

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Employability and career progression are key values when choosing a postgraduate degree and this course addresses this aspiration by equipping you with International industry knowledge, frameworks, concepts, tools and techniques for thinking strategically when managing these service-oriented organisations.

The service industries of tourism and culture are inextricably linked and form one of the global most important and dynamic service industries. Reading for this specialised MSc ensures higher opportunities for employability as strategists are in demand to steer this growing industry ahead.

As a graduate, you will be able to read for an MPhil or PhD after successfully concluding this programme.

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