MBA in Hospitality and Tourism

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

Aimed at an executive level, the new MBA in Hospitality and Tourism offers a new possibility for students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have accumulated some professional experience in managerial or supervisory positions in the tourism and hospitality industry. Mature applicants may also be admitted on the basis of their established professional experience.

Both the content and the dynamic learning and teaching approach of this MBA are designed to offer participants the opportunity to further develop their management skills, sharpen their entrepreneurial acumen, and enhance their ability for effective business development and planning – thus also enhancing their potential for sustained career success in the changing world of business.

The programme’s content covers wide management and business subjects but focuses explicitly on strategic business development, international business planning, new product development and brand management, financial risk management and decision-making, human resource planning, project management and other essential competence areas.

The cutting-edge teaching methods employed, with an emphasis on case study analysis and effective use of technology and resources, all contribute in fostering the programme’s global dimension and the relevance to contemporary business practice. Coupled with the lecturers’ own expertise and experience, this approach offers participants the knowledge, insights, analytical and practical skills and confidence in building their competitive edge and pursuing a successful and rewarding career in higher managerial positions in the ever-growing international hospitality and tourism industry.

The MBA Hospitality and Tourism will be offered in a ‘traditional’ classroom-based format as well as on an online basis through Alpine College’s successful virtual learning environment – to suit the requirements and restrictions of both young graduates and active professionals

MA Admissions Requirements
Students wishing to enter the MBA in Hospitality and Tourism programme at ALPINE should have the necessary academic ability and professional experience to complete the programme successfully. Most typically, applicants will have an honours degree in a related subject and/or experience of the hospitality and tourism industry. Since all teaching and assessment will be in English, applicants will be expected to have reached the required standard.

How to Apply
Our Admissions Office will be delighted to process your application. Please provide the following forms via e-mail to admissions@alpine.edu.gr, post, or in person.

• Application form duly filled in
  (available at Admissions or on line)
• Four passport photos
• Personal statement
• Reference letter
• Support documents (i.e. copies of academic qualifications, transcripts, certificates of past and current employment, references, certificates of seminars attended and English language qualifications)
• € 100 Non-refundable Application fee

A personal or telephone interview is conducted between the applicant and Alpine’s Academic Director to complete the application process.