which can be very attractive for international students who wish to pursue higher education studies abroad. Hospitality management is among the most popular degrees to pursue in Spain, which is often delivered in combination with tourism management courses. Furthermore, the hospitality management degree is in-demand in the job market; therefore, most universities offer internships during their studies.
C3S Business School
C3S Business School ‚ÄĒlocated in Barcelona‚ÄĒ offers a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. It is worth mentioning that this is a degree with honors, and the language of instruction is only English. This degree teaches students the basics and most essential aspects of the tourism industry.¬†
With a tourism and hospitality management degree at C3S Business School, graduates have a wide range of possibilities to choose a career from, such as¬†
- Sales Manager¬†
- Quality Manager
- General Manager
- Public Relations Manager¬†
The above-listed job positions are available in several areas related to hospitality management, including hotels, lodging, restaurants, casino, cruises, resorts, event management, and catering.¬†
The teaching methodology for tourism and hospitality management majors at C3S Business School consists of lectures, seminars/workshops, project-based learning, research, and field trips. Students must also be prepared to discuss and participate in friendly debates to implement their knowledge in a case study environment.
UCAM Universidad Cat√≥lica de Murcia¬†
The UCAM University invites students to be part of a new and unique experience by studying among different nationalities and cultures. The hospitality management program at UCAM offers professional training in one of the most competitive industries in today’s job market. Hospitality management majors learn management skills necessary for managing large investments, projects, or teams of collaborators.¬†
At UCAM, the hospitality management program is a one-year master’s degree, campus-based, located in Murcia, Spain. It is a highly competitive program with only 25 available seats. The tuition fee (‚ā¨7,000 per year) is affordable compared to other universities in some of the most expensive cities in Spain. To get the most out of the program, students must complete five months of training and another five months of local or international internships.¬†
A hospitality management degree at UCAM provides students with the qualifications to pursue any of the following career paths:
- Apply for a doctoral degree.¬†
- Work at corporate and business unit levels.¬†
- Director of revenue management.¬†
- Accommodation management.¬†
- Customer experience management.¬†
- Operations management.
- Hotel and catering management.
- Quality management.
University College of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts Sant Pol de Mar (EUHT StPol)
According to Erudera, EUHT StPol is ranked as the best university in Spain and 12th in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Management degrees. They have been ranked as the best universities for hospitality management for the last five years. They offer many programs at all degree levels, including a bachelor‚Äôs, master’s, and a postgraduate degree in hotel management (an entirely online program).¬†
A bachelor‚Äôs degree in hospitality and tourism management at EUHT StPol is a four-year program with English and Spanish as the languages of instruction. The curriculum includes hotel management, tourist environment, and hotel and gastronomic operations classes.¬†
After getting a bachelor‚Äôs degree in this university or another, EUHT StPol offers a variety of postgraduate programs for more advanced studies, such as:
- Master in Hospitality Management. Students can choose between two concentrations: Hotel Management or Food & Beverage and Restaurant Management. It is held on campus, and English is the language of instruction.¬†
- Master in Hospitality Management (blended version). This program offers classes in-person and online. Certain obligatory courses are available only in the online version.
- Master in Hospitality Management (online). The learning format is entirely online, plus an internship requires in-person presence.¬†
- Postgraduate in Hospitality Management (online). An advanced degree in hospitality management is taught 100% in the online format and takes eight months to complete.
EU Business School¬†
The EU Business School offers a Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management, a one-year program in full-time mode, and a maximum duration of two years in part-time study mode. International students can benefit from the 100% English-taught degree and a low tuition fee of ‚ā¨4,750 per semester. This master’s degree in tourism & hospitality management is an internationally recognized qualification.¬†
The Master in Tourism & Hospitality Management is available in three different locations across Europe, other campuses of the EU Business School such as Geneva, Montreux, and Munich. The teaching staff and other academic and administrative staff are highly qualified professionals in the hospitality management industry.¬†
Many benefits come with getting a hospitality and tourism management degree at EU Business School, one of which is the many networking opportunities. The majority of graduates from EU Business School find jobs soon after graduation in tourism and hospitality management.
ESEI International Business School¬†
ESEI International Business School offers the Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management degree, both on campus and in the online learning format. This one-year program is only available in the full-time study mode. The tourism & hospitality management degree at ESEI Business School is ideal for students who use their creativity and problem-solving skills in any situation that requires strategic thinking.¬†
The teaching methodology of the master‚Äôs degree in tourism & hospitality management at ESEI Business School includes three main evaluation points. 40% of the final grade comprises group work and projects, 20% is individual work, and another 20% is group work presentation. The last 20% of the grade is based on class participation, which is considered a crucial part of the course.¬†
The master’s in tourism & hospitality management at ESEI Business School prepares students for a wide range of career paths within this field. The curriculum includes the following subjects:
- Customer relationship management.
- Events management.¬†
- Professional communication.¬†
- International business management.
- Global tourism management.
- Branding and marketing for tourism.¬†
- Innovation in the tourism & hospitality industry.
Toulouse Business School (TBS) Education in Barcelona¬†
At TBS Education in Barcelona, students can get a Master of Science degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management. A one-year program that is available full-time, and the only language of instruction is English. What makes TBS unique is the number of scholarships available for domestic and international students. This degree program is ideal for ensuring a successful career in the tourism and hospitality industry.¬†
Since the program is offered entirely in English, all applicants must prove English language proficiency for admission. Non-native English-speaking students must provide test scores of any of the following officially recognized certificates:¬†
- TOEIC (The Test of English for International Communication)¬†
- TBS English test (admission test).¬†
The master’s degree program in tourism and hospitality at TBS Education includes a thorough curriculum that comprises:¬†
- Marketing & Hospitality¬†
- Hospitality Business Development¬†
- Company Consulting¬†
- Soft Skills
- Company visits
Barcelona Hospitality Academy¬†
Some of the most popular degree programs at Barcelona Hospitality Academy are the MBA in Hospitality Management, an Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts+Internship, and a Master‚Äôs in Applied Hotel Management. The academy has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, thus making it an ideal choice for students who want professional training and preparation for a successful career.¬†
With over 3,000 jobs and internships available for graduates of the Hospitality Academy in Barcelona, students will have the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge with an almost secure future in the hospitality industry. The employability rate is 99% for graduates of the Hospitality Academy; thus, graduates are the most likely to get a job among all universities in Spain.¬†
The Hospitality Academy helps graduates in more than one way, and some of them include:
- Help with finding a job.¬†
- CV coaching.¬†
- Mock interviews.
- Visa application process.
Les Roches Marbella¬†
The Les Roches Marbella is a hospitality management university with a wide range of degree programs. The undergraduate degree includes a BBA in Global Hospitality Management, a 3.5 Years program with an obligatory internship in the first and third years. Students learn about the practical arts of hospitality management, fundamentals, business integration, and a specialization in hospitality management by the end of the program.¬†
The graduate degrees at Les Roches Marbella include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management, a Master‚Äôs in Marketing and Management for Luxury Tourism, and finally, a Master‚Äôs in International Hotel Management. The Les Roches Marbella offers an Executive Master in International Hotel Management for those interested in a more advanced degree.¬†
The bachelor’s degree in hospitality management offers real-world experience through practical learning and professional experience. The benefits of getting a hospitality management degree at Les Roches Marbella include the high employability rate (94% of graduates find jobs immediately after graduation).