Onsite Course
1 academic year
On Campus with teacher or Online self-study
620 Students Enrolled
Master in Hotel and Tourism Management
On Campus or Online
In-company Internship
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On Campus version
The Master in Hotel and Tourism Management at HTL International School is a one-year academic program designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the global hospitality and tourism industry. The program focuses on developing both strategic management skills and a deep understanding of how to operate successfully in an international, customer-oriented environment.
Students acquire a combination of theoretical knowledge, linguistic competence, and practical experience, ensuring a comprehensive education that bridges academic learning with real-world application. The academic year is structured in three trimesters:
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Theoretical trimester, which includes foreign-language study and professional courses in hospitality and tourism management.
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Business Planning and Research trimester, dedicated to developing strategic and analytical projects.
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Internship trimester, providing hands-on experience within the tourism and hospitality sector.
The language of instruction is English, and the study plan includes intensive foreign-language modules. Students may choose to study Spanish, French, or Russian and take an official state-level language exam upon completion. For Spanish language learners, HTL International School serves as an accredited SIELE Examination Center of the Instituto Cervantes, enabling students to earn an internationally recognized certification on campus.
The specialization modules are built around practical case studies and real-industry experience, equipping graduates with the professional competencies required to enter the job market immediately after completing their Master’s degree—without the need for additional training. Academic performance is evaluated through continuous assessment, written examinations, and a final project presentation.
Upon completing—or concurrently with—the theoretical modules, every student must complete an internship in a hospitality or tourism company either in Spain or abroad. To provide maximum flexibility, classes can be attended on campus or through the virtual classroom (live streaming), ensuring continuous access to learning regardless of geographical location.
This hybrid structure promotes international mobility for both students and faculty, enabling active participation in the classroom environment from anywhere in the world and fostering a truly global approach to hospitality education.
Master in Hotel and Tourism Management
Online version
Program structure
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The Online Study Modality at HTL International School provides students with full 24/7 access to a specialized digital learning platform containing all essential study materials for each compulsory module in the academic plan. This system allows students to follow the same curriculum and academic standards as the on-campus version, while benefiting from maximum flexibility and global accessibility.
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As part of the study plan, every student must complete a foreign language preparation module, choosing between Spanish, French, or Russian. It is strongly recommended to take one of the official state language examinations, such as DELE or SIELE Global, at levels A1–C1.
HTL International School is an officially accredited SIELE Examination Center of the Instituto Cervantes, enabling students to obtain recognized Spanish-language certification directly through the school. -
Each academic module allows a three-month preparation period, during which students complete assignments, exams, and final projects. All evaluations and presentations are conducted fully online, without any requirement to attend campus sessions.
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Students also have the opportunity to undertake a professional internship anywhere in the world. The school provides full administrative support and signs all necessary internship agreements with partner companies. Internships may be completed simultaneously with the theoretical online studies, and upon completion, students must submit the official internship evaluation certificate to validate the corresponding academic credits.
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For additional flexibility, students may change their study modality—from Online to On-Campus or vice versa—each trimester, ensuring an adaptable and personalized learning experience aligned with individual professional or personal circumstances.
Program Details
Admissions
Qualifications
Career Paths
Faculty/Methodology
Internships
Final Exams
Study Plan
ONLINE ENROLLMENT FORM
To enroll in the Master’s Degree, it is necessary:
1. fill out the online application form below
2. submit the requested documents:
- passport copy
- last study transcript
- CV
- English level certificate, if any. If you don’t have any proof of your English level, you have to fill out the online placement test to be completed online before the online application is submitted. The direct link is on the Admissions page.
On completing this Professional Program of Study, you will:
1. Be awarded the
- Master’s Degree in Hotel and Tourism Management
- SIELE Global (Spanish Language for Foreigners official diplomas) or
- French/Russian Language Level Certificate
2. Have attained an accredited qualification for managerial and supervisory levels, showing you possess competence in professional work activities.
3. Have attained a high-level qualification equated to the International studies framework as a Master’s Degree or Master Propio according to the Spanish National framework.
The qualification will help you build a career in any job in the hospitality industry. These could be general managers and heads of departments in hotels and contract catering establishments, restaurant managers, kitchen managers, and managers in the events and leisure sector.
The management of tourism services is a challenging career in this increasingly leisure-oriented society. Dynamic, creative, and innovative people are needed to plan, organize, and supervise leisure experiences in a variety of diverse settings. The types of positions that graduates may occupy include the following:
Commercial Recreation and Tourism Enterprises, such as private tour companies, leisure-related retail outlets, tourist attractions, health spas, and fitness complexes.
Adventure Tourism and Park Management, providing nature-based leisure experiences like camping, wilderness experiences, and risk recreation, as well as environmental education and managing the resources required for nature-based leisure.
Tourism Services, including destination resorts and hotels, theme parks, tourist attractions, convention and meeting businesses, and special events and festivals.
Tour operations, including the packaging, marketing, and operation of tours, tour guiding, and interpretation services.
Hotel management, including Hotel manager positions, Hotel receptionist, Hotel/accommodation room attendant, Restaurant waitress, Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Supervisor, Tourist information assistant, etc.
The program aims for students to acquire the necessary knowledge to work in tourism in different fields. The program focuses on a number of topics, including the development and implementation of tourist-related activities, planning, and location, tourism as a major force in local and regional development, marketing on local and regional levels, planning for sustainable development in the tourism industry, and international perspectives on tourism.
Upon completion of the program, students should also be able to demonstrate:
- Understanding of the basic principles that underline the hospitality and tourism industry, with emphasis on financial and interpersonal skills.
- Develop an understanding of the global multicultural international marketplace.
- Gain an understanding of the interrelationship of hospitality functions to guest satisfaction.
- How to apply ethical principles and communication processes in oral and written form.
The program blends the on-campus theory with the online study platform and in-company practical internship. The academic year consists of three trimesters: theory trimester (language classes and professional subject classes); business planning and research trimester, and the Internship trimester.
On-Campus Modality at HTL International School combines in-person learning in Barcelona with access to the virtual classroom. Students can join live classes from anywhere in Spain or abroad. Attendance on campus is not required for theory, exams, or projects.
Online Modality provides 24/7 access to the self-study platform. Students study at their own pace and can combine studies with work or internships. There are no fixed study hours.
All exams and evaluations are completed online. The Final Business Planning and Research Project is presented on campus before the academic committee.
Both modalities ensure flexibility, international accessibility, and academic continuity for students worldwide.
After the theoretical trimester is finished, all students need to do an internship. Internship requirements are:
* 240 hours per academic year (with the possibility to do more hours)
* internship tasks need to be in line with the study program
* internship can be done anywhere in the world, in person or remotely
* HTL International school does not place students in the company, but will assist with finding an offer and signing an internship agreement
For those who are working full-time or do not want to do the internship for any reason, there is an alternative to cover the necessary hours. This will be explained by the tutor.
- Exams and Projects
- Continuous Evaluation
- Internship evaluation
- Final Business Planning and Research Project
- Official Exam of Spanish Language for Foreigners DELE or SIELE; French/Russian language exam
Master in Hotel and Tourism Management
STUDY PLAN: 720 h
Module I. Hotel Management
- Introduction to Hotel Management
- The rooms department
- The Food and Beverage department
- Human Resources Management in Hotel
- Accounting and Financial Control
- Facility Engineering and Maintenance
- Managing Safety and Security
Module II. Tourism Management
- Tourism Management: Definition and History
- Travel agencies operations
- Medical/Entertaining/Adventure tours organization
- Developing the business plan
- Pricing of tourism products
- Human Resources Management in Tourism
- Customer service and handling complaints
Module III. Strategic Marketing
- Essence of Marketing
- The strategic marketing planning process
- Mission, value strategies, and market definition
- Internal analysis
- Customer analysis
- Industry analysis
- Competitors analysis
- SWOT analysis
- Corporate Objectives and Corporate Strategies
- Marketing Objectives and Marketing Strategies
- Product, price, place
- Marketing communication
- Organization and implementation of marketing
Module IV. AI Management
- AI Introduction and History
- AI use Risks and Benefits
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Ethics
- Management of AI
- Use of AI in:
- Marketing
- Production and Development
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Education and Arts
- Future of Artificial Intelligence
Module V. Leading customer experience
- Introduction to customer experience
- Qualities and Actions of the Customer-focused Leader
- Customer Insights and Priorities
- Recruiting for Attitude, Training for Excellence
- Motivating and Empowering Your People
- Communication and Praise
- Improve and Innovate
- Consistently Consistent
Module VI. Foreign Language (Spanish, French or Russian)
Official SIELE exam of Spanish for Foreigners preparation module
General French or Russian Language test according to the initial entrance level
Module VII. Professional Spanish/French/Russian Language
Module VIII. Final Project
· Project design
· Research tools
· Personal reflection
· Appropriate questionnaire designs
· Conducting academic research, literature search, and review
· Developing a research question, hypothesis and methodology
Module IX: Internship
Exams
- Exams and Projects
- Continuous Evaluation
- Internship evaluation
- Final Business Planning and Research Project
- Official Exam of Spanish Language for Foreigners DELE or SIELE; French/Russian language exam
*One academic hour: 45 minutes
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