Lerato T. Shaylor
MBA in International Hospitality & Tourism Management
You will study the entire master degree in English and, have the opportunity to do it at your own pace with a flexible program.
Why study at Schiller International University?
MBA in International Hospitality & Tourism Management
- WHY study this program?
- WHAT am I going to learn?
- HOW am I going to learn?
- With WHOM am I going to learn?
This Master provides graduate students seeking to earn an advanced degree with a holistic advanced training in the fields of business, hotel/restaurant management, tourism, or related areas. This 45-credit MBA program with a focus on International Hospitality and Tourism Management may
be completed in three semesters and one summer session.
Students may transfer from one campus to another to complete their degree requirements. Students with bachelor’s degrees in other fields may need to complete MBA preparatory
courses. This program may also be completed online.
Graduates of the SIU MBA in International Hospitality and Tourism Management will be able to:
- Analyze and interpret the impact of global issues facing hospitality managers
- Assess the potential impact of hospitality operations on the operating environment
- Demonstrate multicultural sensitivity and awareness to global issues, opportunities and sustainability
- Successfully face the digital impact and new customer habits in the sector
- Create an appropriate strategic plan for a hospitality enterprise
- Demonstrate understanding of other businesses operating within the broader tourism context and hypothesize their impact upon hospitality enterprises
At Schiller, you will learn through a high-quality academic structure aligned with reality and will undergo a holistic transformation based on 3 axes: updating your current knowledge and skills, expanding your profile to new areas, and developing the mindset and attitude to perform in an ever-changing world.
- Professional interactive lessons
- Expert faculty comprised of active professionals
- Practical training hyperconnected with reality
- Strong tech, digital and sustainability focus
- Top industry lecturers
- Challenges with real organizations
- Fast-track to employability through an established Career Area
Classmates: A multicultural, diverse, and inclusive community with more than 130 nationalities.
Faculty: Referred professional that share updated knowledge and challenge students with real cases.
Academic & Career Advisors: SIU figures to support you from day one in reaching your goals.
Alumni: A network of more than 20,000 alumni around the world to be connected with.
Location
Perform this program among our Tampa and Madrid International Campuses (in-person format) and also through our Online format. Students can transfer among our campuses without loss of credits to acquire multicultural agility and build a truly international profile.
Contact our Admissions Team and discover our campus options.
Study Plan
To learn more about studying an international degree based on the US higher education system, go to our "Academics" section on our FAQ page.
Required Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 501 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 512** | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BA 515** | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| BA 523** | Marketing Management | 3 |
| BA 529** | Multinational Business Management | 3 |
| BA 589** | Methods of Research and Analysis | 3 |
| IT 500** | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 522** | International Marketing | 3 |
| BA 544** | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BA 560** | International Business Law | 3 |
| HM 510 | Food and Beverage Control | 3 |
| HM 531 | International Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| HM 541** | Tourism Planning and Marketing | 3 |
| HM 572 | Hotel and Restaurant Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| HM 582 | Case Studies in IHTM | 3 |
**required for the dual degree seekers with the University of Roehampton
Instructional Delivery
We care about your academic needs. We offer instructional delivery adapted to meet your learning style.
- Courses are delivered in English and focused on international environments.
- Our course format consists of studying one subject per month so you can put all your efforts into learning the knowledge and skills of a specific course topic at a time.
- If you maintain a good Grade Point Average, you may study more than one subject per month and complete your program in less time.
- Schiller International University is focused on preparing students for a professional career. Be confident that you will know how to combine theory with practice.
- You will work collaboratively with classmates on such projects as case studies and prepare presentations with professionals from the field.
- Our faculty is international and brings a diverse array of professional experience.
Internships
Students fulfilling the MBA in International Hospitality & Tourism Management are encouraged to seek internship opportunities to support their learning and to gain advanced work experience.
See what other students say
Griffin Hill
My time at Schiller has allowed me to live in different countries. Studying international topics in a practical learning environment is something you can't achieve at other universities.
Iñigo Gastón
My experience has been great. After working for a few years, I realized how up to date this learning system is. Also, the skills I acquired have helped me achieve professional growth.
Natalia Malvar
My experience at SIU has been extraordinary and incredibly rewarding both at an academic and intellectual level, and at a personal growth level.
Steven Gatewood
I have truly enjoyed my experience at Schiller! As an online student, I always felt the sense of community. The staff and entire faculty are very helpful.
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