Budapest University of Economics and Business

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Tourism
Management, MSc

About the programme

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector has experienced rapid growth, creating an increasing demand for highly qualified tourism professionals. Whether in hotel and hospitality management, event planning, travel organisation, tourism governance, destination management, or industry advocacy, the sector relies on professionals who can adapt flexibly and respond effectively to changing demands and trends.

The Tourism Management MSc provides in-depth knowledge of the tourism industry, visitor economy processes, strategies, and sustainability that equips our graduates with the knowledge and skills to face these challenges. We prepare students to engage in independent planning, decision-making, and management tasks in tourism-related sectors, readying them to manage development projects in relevant economic fields and organisations, as well as to lead businesses and institutions within the tourism industry.

Successful graduates are able to take on organisational and managerial roles in tourism enterprises, local governments, ministries, tourism agencies, destination management organisations, tourism marketing companies, and non-profit organisations.

If you are looking to play an active role in shaping the future of tourism, then join the Tourism Management MSc and prepare yourself for a leadership role in this dynamic field.

The programme is accredited by the internationally recognised Institute of Hospitality.

Our MSc takes an innovative approach to the thesis and final examination system, moving away from traditional methods. During the final two terms, we prepare students to solve industry-specific tasks through professional project-based programmes, and your thesis and final examination will be structured around these practical assignments. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects related to key topics, whether as part of your Student Research Societies work or as a foundation for PhD studies.

In 2024, the programme retained its position as market leader in terms of applications, first-choice applicants, and admissions, and upon successful completion, you will receive a degree certifying your qualification as an Economist in Tourism Management.

The programme is taught at our city centre campus and is also offered full-time in English.

The programme offers general business programmes to provide the broader economic perspective expected of qualified economists, such as strategic and financial management. We will then build on this with specialised tourism management programmes (such as the system of tourism, tourism trends, sustainable development and tourism planning, international hotel and hospitality management, and marketing management in tourism) that will provide comprehensive knowledge of the interconnections within the tourism industry, visitor economy processes, strategies, and sustainability issues. Additionally, across the programme, you will gain in-depth knowledge of management methods and tools in the fields of hotel and hospitality management, event organisation, and destination management.

The table below lists the courses during the four semesters of the MSc in Tourism Management programme. It also indicates how many ECTS credits you receive upon the completion of that specific course.

Course ECTS credits
Economic and Social Sciences Module:
Business Statistics and Decision Analysis 6
Strategic Management and Planning 6
Research Methodology and Creativity Development 6
Economic and Financial Policy 6
Limited choice elective subjects in economics, methodology and management studies:
Management of Value-Creating Processes 3
Economic Sociology 3
Global Economic and Social Challenges 3
Negotiation Techniques and Business Communication 3
Professional Module:
The System of Tourism 6
International Hotel and Hospitality Management 6
Leadership of People 6
Creative Project 6
Marketing Management in Tourism 6
Sustainable Development and Tourism Planning 6
Limited choice professional elective subjects:
Global Trends 3
Europe as a Tourism Destination 3
Transport and Tourism 3
Tourism in Qualified Destinations 3
IT Technologies in Tourism 3
Tourism Business Simulation 6
Lifestyle Models 3
Real Estate Development, Real Estate Management 3
Hotel Asset Management 3
Tourism Policy of the European Union 3
Elective subjects (unlimited choice):
Consumer Protection Law 3
Tender Writing 3
Tourism Applications of Data Science 3
Specialisations / Limited choice specialisation elective subjects:
Hospitality Management
F&B Management and Enterprise Development 6
Quality Management in Hotels and Hospitality Industry 3
Financial Management & Controlling 1 6
Financial Management & Controlling 2 3
Revenue Management 3
Health and Nutrition Studies 3
Management of Health Tourism 3
Strategic Tourism Planning:
Modelling Methods in Econometrics 6
Tourism and International Economics 3
Integrated Marketing 6
Evaluation and Analysis of Regional Resources 3
Strategic Planning in Tourism 6
Quality Management in the Destinations 3
Other Requirements:
Master Thesis Seminar B 3
Master of Sciences Thesis 12
Course ECTS
Economic and Social Sciences Module:
Business Statistics and Decision Analysis 6
Strategic Management and Planning 6
Research Methodology and Creativity Development 6
Economic and Financial Policy 6
Limited choice elective subjects in economics, methodology and management studies:
Management of Value-Creating Processes 3
Economic Sociology 3
Global Economic and Social Challenges 3
Negotiation Techniques and Business Communication 3
Professional Module:
The System of Tourism 6
International Hotel and Hospitality Management 6
Leadership of People 6
Creative Project 6
Marketing Management in Tourism 6
Sustainable Development and Tourism Planning 6
Limited choice professional elective subjects:
Global Trends 3
Europe as a Tourism Destination 3
Transport and Tourism 3
Tourism in Qualified Destinations 3
IT Technologies in Tourism 3
Tourism Business Simulation 6
Lifestyle Models 3
Real Estate Development, Real Estate Management 3
Hotel Asset Management 3
Tourism Policy of the European Union 3
Elective subjects (unlimited choice):
Consumer Protection Law 3
Tender Writing 3
Tourism Applications of Data Science 3
Specialisations / Limited choice specialisation elective subjects:
Hospitality Management
F&B Management and Enterprise Development 6
Quality Management in Hotels and Hospitality Industry 3
Financial Management & Controlling 1 6
Financial Management & Controlling 2 3
Revenue Management 3
Health and Nutrition Studies 3
Management of Health Tourism 3
Strategic Tourism Planning:
Modelling Methods in Econometrics 6
Tourism and International Economics 3
Integrated Marketing 6
Evaluation and Analysis of Regional Resources 3
Strategic Planning in Tourism 6
Quality Management in the Destinations 3
Other Requirements:
Master Thesis Seminar B 3
Master of Sciences Thesis 12

For non-EU students: 3,000 EUR per semester

For EU students: 690,000 Hungarian Forint per semester

For non-EU students:
31 May 2025

For EU and visa-free countries:
30 June 2025

Start of study
September 2025

Study location
Budapest, Hungary

Faculty
Faculty of Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, see on map

Duration
2 years (4 semesters)

Study language
English

Title of the qualification on the diploma
Economist in Tourism and Management

Programme level
Master’s programme (MSc)

Entry qualification
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

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