Future career after completing the Master International Leisure, Tourism & Events Management programme
With a master’s degree (MA) in International Leisure, Tourism & Events Management, you will be ready for work in one of the most important sectors of the global economy, fulfilling a role as a responsible leader with your own particular specialism.
Why do we need tourism professionals now more than ever?
These are challenging but exciting times for the tourism industry and its future is in the hands of resourceful professionals who understand the dynamics of the tourism industry. Dynamics that include everything from means of travel to local entrepreneurs. As a tourism professional graduating from a programme where the principles of sustainable tourism form the backbone, you will have developed the skills to create inspiring ideas about sustainable tourism concepts and know how to respond to changing trends in the industry.
Potential future employers include tour operators like TUI and Thomas Cook, city branding companies, theme parks, cruise lines, airlines and government organisations. The tourism management programme also gives you the skills you need to start your own business, in the place that’s right for you.
3 reasons why tourism gives you a great future
Career
The leisure, tourism and events industry is established as one of the most important in the global economy. With this master’s, you will become a responsible future-oriented leader in the sector.
Careers our graduates typically have positions as a:
Manager in policy advice and market research for, for instance, event organisations, tourist destination organisations, marketing organisations, leisure organisations, or international tourism organisations.
Policy maker advising on policy at local, regional, national or international level and coordinating policy realisation and planning.
Researcher looking into issues in leisure, tourism or events, often in collaboration with educational institutions and regional partners.
Small business entrepreneur with your own business in tourism or events.
Is this the degree for you?
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