Hospitality and Tourism Management ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon

Overview

The Hospitality and Tourism Management at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon encompasses the following overarching objectives:

• Enhance understanding of core topics in management sciences as applied to hospitality and tourism.
• Cultivate expertise in cross-cutting themes aligned with students' interests and professional expectations, contributing to the development of an applied research project.

• Equip students with methods, procedures, and research techniques to facilitate the development of their research project with a high degree of autonomy.

This programme aims to:

• Provide students with advanced knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of fundamental management principles and their application in the hotel and tourism sector.
• Develop specialised knowledge in areas aligned with their professional interests and career goals, including areas such as sustainable tourism, revenue management, digital marketing or event management.
• Cultivate research and analytical skills by acquiring the methodologies, procedures and techniques needed to carry out applied research.
• Improve critical thinking and decision-making in industry practices, analyse complex situations and make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Promote effective communication skills, both written and oral, that enable them to articulate ideas, present research results and participate in professional discourse.
• Promote a global perspective of the hospitality and tourism industry, preparing students to navigate international markets and intercultural interactions.
• To instil ethical and sustainable practices in tourism and hospitality, with an emphasis on responsible management practices that contribute to sustainable development.

Accreditation

AACSB | AMBA

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