The MSc in Hospitality & Tourism Management at ESCP is a full-time, international master’s programme designed to prepare future leaders for the global hospitality and tourism industry, developing students’ hard and soft skills. It combines strong management foundations, hands-on learning and a multi-campus experience across Europe, enriched by an executive Professional Development Program (PDP) at Cornell University, in the USA.

The programme offers the opportunity to specialise in either Sustainable Hospitality Management (Strategy and Operations) or Hotel Development (Real Estate).

This MSc stands out for its European multi-campus structure, strong industry integration, and an exclusive executive education experience at Cornell University. The programme combines academic rigour in management skills, technology readiness in AI and other technologies, and real-world industry exposure, allowing students to develop hands-on expertise.

Yes. The MSc in Hospitality & Tourism Management works closely with a selected group of academic partners, including Radisson Hotel Group, RIU Hotels & Resorts, Barceló Hotel Group, Hyatt, Minor Hotels, Amadeus, Sunset Hospitality Group, Limehome and Minsait, among others.

Besides, it perfectly blends the knowledge and experience of ESCP professors and PhD with external lecturers from top-notch hospitality and tourism companies.

Studying hospitality within a leading business school environment allows students to develop a broader managerial and strategic perspective. At ESCP, hospitality is approached as a global business ecosystem, preparing graduates for leadership, consulting, and development roles that go beyond purely operational management.

Yes. The MSc is designed for students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

Curious, internationally minded students who want to combine strong management skills with an interest in the hospitality and tourism ecosystem.

The programme is delivered through a learning-by-doing methodology, supported by the academic rigour of a leading business school. This includes live case studies, International Consultancy Projects (ICP), company visits and regular interaction with senior hospitality professionals.

The Professional Development Program (PDP) at Cornell University exposes students to world-leading hospitality expertise, global industry perspectives and senior practitioners. In addition to academic insight, the experience offers valuable networking opportunities through direct interaction with Cornell faculty, guest speakers and senior industry professionals.

It strengthens international credibility and professional visibility through the award of the Cornell PDP Certificate.

Yes. Students who obtain the Cornell PDP Certificate are eligible to become members of the Cornell Hotel Society, Cornell University’s global alumni network for hospitality professionals.

Membership provides access to a worldwide community of industry leaders, networking opportunities and professional events. Annual membership dues apply and are paid separately.

No. The Cornell PDP is a non-credit executive education programme.

Yes. The tuition fees include participation in the PDP and the award of the Cornell PDP Certificate.

Breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday are included during the programme in Ithaca. Travel, accommodation and personal expenses are not included and are covered separately by students.

The programme is delivered in Madrid, with an intercampus experience of a month in Turin and an executive Professional Development Program at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York (USA).

The MSc lasts 15 months, including an internship and a master’s thesis.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline and demonstrate a strong command of English, as the programme is taught entirely in English.

Candidates with fewer than 240 ECTS credits are required to complete an additional term from July to September.

No. Although previous professional experience is not mandatory, one year of experience is recommended to make the most of the programme.

The programme prepares graduates for international careers across the global hospitality and tourism ecosystem, including hospitality and hotel management, hospitality consulting, real estate and hotel development, revenue and performance management, sustainability-driven roles, as well as business creation and entrepreneurship.

Career development is supported through ESCP’s European Careers Centre, which operates across all ESCP campuses. With dedicated career experts in each country, students benefit from personalised guidance, career coaching, workshops, company events and direct interaction with employers across Europe.

ESCP students become part of a global alumni network of over 90,000 graduates across 193 countries. Through the ESCP Alumni Association, students and graduates connect across industries, functions and geographies via events, networking opportunities and long-term engagement with the School.