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In response to the large and growing demand within Europe and beyond, particularly in those countries which are in the process of rapidly developing tourism as a mainstay of their economies, MINOAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE offers an outstanding master’s degree program in tourism and hospitality management.
This Master’s Degree is unique in that it creatively combines sound business theory with current and relevant theory in tourism and hospitality management and the need for research into the industry.
General Description of the Master’s Degree Programme
The Master of Science Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management is structured to meet the needs of:
- holders of undergraduate degrees in hospitality and tourism management, and
- those having degrees in other disciplines who are looking for a qualification which will allow them to enter the industry in managerial capacities.
Successful candidates from the second category will be enrolled in a “bridging programme” which provides them with the necessary academic background in the field and professional experience in the form of a supervised practicum / internship.
The flexibility of the program is ensured through several related features:
- the possibility of completing the degree on a full-time or part-time basis
- fulfilling degree requirements in several modes including traditional semester-long courses, intersession courses and intensive compressed courses, and
iii. continuous student intake.
Admission Requirements
For the Master of Science Degree
- a bachelor’s degree in tourism and hospitality management
- a minimum of "B" average for the degree
- proof of an acceptable level of English proficiency if the degree is from a non-English speaking university (TOEFL iBT 79-80, IELTS 6)
- appropriate experience in the industry (work or practicum / internship)
* Note – one undergraduate course in finite mathematics with applications and one course in elementary statistics as well as relevant industry experience are prerequisites for all master’s year students.
For the "Bridging Programme"
- a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than tourism and hospitality management
- a minimum of "B" average for the degree
- proof of an acceptable level of English proficiency if the degree is from a non-English speaking university (TOEFL iBT 79-80, IELTS 6)
* Note – The Bridging Program is designed for each student on an individual basis. The specific courses required for the Bridging Programme will be determined by the student’s academic background. It includes at least one practicum / internship period. Please see "Qualifying/Bridging Program" for information on earning the necessary qualifications for admission to the Master’s program
CONTACT DETAILS
MINOAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Terra Maris Golf and Convention Resort
GR 700 14 Limin Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Tel. +30 28970 26200, Fax: +30 28970 26203
e-mail: info@minoancollege.gr
Website: www.minoancollege.gr
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