Master of Science (MSc)
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Pursue an international and fast-moving career.
Objectives
This specialisation in Hospitality & Tourism Management is part fo the Master Degree (DEAMIE)*
This life-changingMSc will give you the training and tools you need to have a successful and international career in the hospitality & tourism sector.
The MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management combines 3 main goals:
- To provide sound knowledge and tools from a Top Tier business school
- To enrich strategic and operational insights of the hospitality and tourism world
- To train participants to act and manage in a global and multicultural environment
This specialisation offers a first-class business education for young professionals wanting to pursue an international and fast-moving career in the hospitality and tourism industry and even beyond.
Key aspects of the specialisation
- A specialisation of the Master Degree (Diplôme d'Études Avancées en Management International des Entreprises (DEAMIE)) *.
- A multicampus programme that brings together leading professional perspectives and intercultural experiences
- Specialisation modules in Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (NYC - USA)
- A “learning by doing” programme to develop your professional skills, network and career
- A personalised experience with a world-class faculty, professionals and staff members
Participants’ background
- Hospitality & Tourism Management: 71%
- Liberal arts: 13%
- Management: 10%
- Marketing/Communication: 6%
8
unique nationalities
52%
women
48%
men
“ESCP has undoubtedly been a great partner! This experience, both in the professional and personal way, has been key to attain a position of greater responsibility and to face more complex challenges in my career. Moreover, I can affirm that ESCP helped me to combine my two big passions: Marketing and Tourism! .”
Lorena DIAZ-SANTOS RAMIREZ
Marketing and Communications Manager at Entertainment Solutions
Enhance your profile
This multicampus (Madrid & Turin) structure with two concrete specialization tracks (Food & Beverage Management and Hotels & Real Estate) combined with our “learning by doing” curriculum, International Consultancy Project (ICP) and the Professional Development Programme at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, will most de definitely enhance your profile, and provide you with an added value that will help you develop a successful career in the sector.
Scientific Director
Alejandro RUIZ
Teaching Professor in the Management Department
Forestry Engineering by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
Areas of expertise: Business strategy management, digital transformation and project management
Executive Director
Ramón FISAC
Permanent Affiliate Professor in the Department of Sustainability
PhD in Industrial Engineering by the Tecnical University of Madrid (UPM)
Research areas: Sustainability, CSR, entrepreneurship, innovative business models.
About the Master Degree (DEAMIE)*
« Diplôme d'Études Avancées en Management International des Entreprises » (DEAMIE)
Joining this full-time Master of Science corresponds to the determination to pursue a defined professional project and gives young graduates and young executives a combination of high value skills sought by recruiters.
This programme provides academic expertise and presentation of the best professional practices. Our goal is to train experts who will be rapidly able to progress in a globalised world.
Students will obtain 1 degree: the French Master degree (DEAMIE) and 1 diploma: MSc in Hospitality & Tourism Management.
*This is a university level specialisation leading to an official degree in France.
Students of this Master who obtain the Cornell PDP Certificate will also become part of the Cornell Hotel Society alumni network*. * The annual dues are to be paid separately.
In the fourth part of the programme, participants are enrolled in the “Professional Development Program” (PDP) at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (NYC – USA) which is regarded as the world leader in this field.
Participants have the opportunity to choose concentration modules and get the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration PDP certification in specialized fields as Financial Management of Hotels, Advanced Hospitality Operations, Advanced Hospitality Marketing or Revenue Management.
Master of Science (MSc)
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Curriculum
Our programme targets your expertise
This full-time specialisation offers in-class sessions including individual and group study and professional development activities The MSc offers you the option to acquire a specialisation in Sustainable Hospitality Management or Hotel Development.
This full-time program takes place over 10 months (15 months including internship and thesis) and is divided into four terms. You have to be proficient in English to follow these courses.
Professional development activities
The MSc is designed both to help you enrich your knowledge of the hospitality industry and question your professional path.
You benefit from unique opportunities to interact with hotel professionals and experts, discover diverse and innovative business models and reflect on career goals that match your own talents and the right professional environment. This includes:
- International Consultancy Project
- Guest Speakers' Lectures
- Live Case Studies
- Career Workshops
- Company Visits
NOTE: ESCP is committed to delivering the curriculum as is, unless external circumstances (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) are in the way, in which case(s) we will develop alternatives to deliver the programmes’s learning objectives.
A full-time programme
The programme begins in October and is organised as follow:
CORE COURSES - TERM 1
Jul-Sep: Candidates with < 240 ECTS previous degree (or equivalent)
These six modules are compulsory only for candidates with less than 240ECTS (or equivalent)
They run in an online format between July and September prior to the campus terms. Candidates may be exempted from attending these modules based on their previous working experience (3 years required). See Admission Tab for more information.
CORE MANAGEMENT
- Economics
- Marketing
- Strategy
- Accounting & Finance
- Statistics for Management
- Leadership
COURSE MODULES- TERMS 2 & 3
Oct-Dec: Madrid campus| Jan-June: Madrid, London or Turin & Ithaca, NY
The courses address both theory and real-life applications with a practical approach to project management. They are taught from October to July by ESCP Faculty and successful professionals.
Students will also take a compulsory seminar on Ethics, Enviromental, Social & Corporate Governance.
Term 2
Oct – Dec (Madrid)
Core Courses
- Tourism and Global Economy
- Strategy & Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism Services
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Accounting
- Real Estate Consulting
- Project Management in Practice (I)
- Smart Cities and Urban Planning
- PropTech and Innovation (I)
Hotel Operational Management
Hospitality Management
- Entrepreneurship for Hospitality & Tourism
Hotel Development
- Real Estate Finance & Investments
- Software Technologies in Real Estate
Skills
- Career Development
- Effective Communication & Pitch
Term 3
Jan– March (Madrid)
Core courses
- Life Case Study Barceló
- Project Management in Practice (II)
- Culture, Heritage and Real Estate
- Negotiation, Problem Solving and Cultural Awareness
- PropTech and Innovations (II)
Hospitality Management
- Life Case Study Amadeus
- Tourism Product Conception
- Destination Management
- Sustainability for Hospitality & Tourism
Hotel Development
- Real estate Investment Funds
- Hotel Mergers & Acquisitions
- Introduction to Real Estate Development
- Real Estate Law
- 2 Specialisation Tracks to choose
Term 3
April- June
Turin campus (May)
- Online Analytics
- Food & Beverage
- Yield Management
London campus (May)
- Real Estate Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Capital Markets
International Consulting Project (All over the World)
- Students work in small teams (minimum 2 - maximum 4 team members) as “external junior consultants” full time on real projects commissioned by companies for a period of 5 weeks
The Hotel School Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
- Courses online + in class = 4 courses on Hospitality Management in order to obtain PDP (Professional Development Program) Certification - Cornell School of Hotel Administration
Professionalisation
PROFESSIONAL MISSION- TERM 4
Jul-Dec: A professional mission of 4 months minimum anywhere in the world
From July to end December, you must complete an in-company internship of at least 4 months (though often lasting for 7-8 months). ESCP assists you in locating internship opportunities and networking with companies.
The internship is an opportunity for practical application of the theoretical concepts learned from courses, with an eye to establishing a career. In many cases, corporate employers consider the internship as a trial period for a permanent position.
The Corporate Relations Department
The Company Relations Department is dedicated to gather placement offers from many companies. The department also organises a series of fairs involving firms, giving you many opportunities to make contact.
The thesis is an applied research project in consultation with an academic advisor based on the International Consulting Project (ICP).
It is a chance for you to synthesise learned material through analysis of a particular corporate issue by using clear, detailed argumentation. The thesis marks the culmination of the degree and is orally presented to a committee at the end of the programme. It represents 30 of the total of 120 ECTS credits earned over the year.
During this time, students will also participate in a mandatory Research Seminar held by an ESCP professor. This seminar represents 3 ECTS credits of the total 120 earned over this academic year.
Testimonial
Stathis ALEXOPOULOS
Sales Executive at YES! Hotels Group
“The first and best business school in Europe! Well it's absolutely true! In My ESCP journey, I met with great professionals from the Tourism and Hospitality industry, traveled to three different countries, went to one of the best schools in the world-Cornell University, visited many companies and organizations- and learned from the best! What is more, I know have contacts all over the world and a great career in front of me! I couldn't be thankful enough!”
Students of this Master who obtain the Cornell PDP Certificate will also become part of the Cornell Hotel Society alumni network*. * The annual dues are to be paid separately.
In the fourth part of the programme, participants are enrolled in the “Professional Development Program” (PDP) at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (NYC – USA) which is regarded as the world leader in this field.
Participants have the opportunity to choose concentration modules and get the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration PDP certification in specialized fields as Financial Management of Hotels, Advanced Hospitality Operations, Advanced Hospitality Marketing or Revenue Management.
Master of Science (MSc)
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Careers
Placement Report
100%
are employed
20%
were employed
before graduation
80%
were employed 3 to 6 months
after graduation
60%
have a job
with an international dimension
Salary
€24,760 average annual salary
Sectors
40%
Tourism/Entertainment/Hospitality
20%
Consulting
40%
other
(design/cosmetics/pharmaceutical)
Career opportunities
- Sales Executive
- Consultant
- Marketing & Communication
- Revenue Management
- Luxury Tourism
- Hotel Management
- Advertising
- Commerce
- Travel Distribution
- Event Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Hospitality & Tourism Startups
- PropTech
- Real Estate Development for Hospitality
Industries Hiring
Resorts – Travel Companies – Sustainable Tourism Projects & Consulting – Events Centers – Entertainment & Leisure – Food & Beverage – Cruise Lines
Testimonial
Maria Cristina DOPAZO
Revenue Analyst at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
“The ESCP MSc in Hospitality & Tourism Management changed my professional life. The International Consultancy Project in Africa opened and reinforced my network and ways to think about tourism; my professors helped me find my passion in Hospitality Revenue Management and my classmates gave me a multicultural perspective. ESCP, a lifetime experience.”
Students of this Master who obtain the Cornell PDP Certificate will also become part of the Cornell Hotel Society alumni network*. * The annual dues are to be paid separately.
In the fourth part of the programme, participants are enrolled in the “Professional Development Program” (PDP) at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (NYC – USA) which is regarded as the world leader in this field.
Participants have the opportunity to choose concentration modules and get the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration PDP certification in specialized fields as Financial Management of Hotels, Advanced Hospitality Operations, Advanced Hospitality Marketing or Revenue Management.
Master of Science (MSc)
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Admissions
Requirements
- A Bachelor or Master degree in any discipline, preferably in business, science, architecture or engineering:
- Minimum 240 ECTS previously acquired at a Higher Education institution;
or
-Minimum 180 ECTS for some candidates who add value to the group. We will only consider under this derogation students from prestigious institutions and/or excellent academic performance and/or first professional experience. - Advanced English level: C1
- TOEFL IBT: 100
- TOEFL written: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- IELTS: 7
Note: Due to accreditation regulations, students starting with less than 240 ECTS will need to obtain an additional 30 ECTS at ESCP Business School. The school will offer additional course options for those students. The corresponding fee for these ECTS is 3,000€
Procedure
Applications are examined in the order of their arrival; they must be submitted as early as possible. We have rolling admissions. After the application package has been reviewed by the Admission Committee, the candidate will be notified whether he/she will be invited for the admission exam and individual interview.
Step 1: Application form
Applications are made online. Please ensure that you take plenty of time with this form and answer all the questions therein as fully and thoughtfully as possible.
The main elements of the application include:
- A copy of a Master/or Bachelor diploma already obtained OR a certificate of enrolment for current Bachelor studies
- A 2-year university transcript of your Master of Bachelor degree
- Personal statements (Cover letter) - in English
- 2 letters of reference (online form available in the application) - at least one of them has to be from a professional experience - in Spanish or English
- An updated CV
- English language test result (if applicable)
- Copy of passport
Optional:
- If you do not have an official English certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC), obtained within the last 2 years, you will be invited to take the ESCP English Proficiency Test, which is completely online.
Please ensure that all required supporting documents are scanned and uploaded during the online application process.
Please note: for full details of the application requirements, please see the online application. An application fee of €130 is required to cover the processing of the application.
Step 2: Personal Interview & Exams
Students holding a TOEFL or a TOEIC listening and reading score or IELTS score (taken within the last two years) do not take the ESCP written tests and must submit a copy of the results of these tests in their application file.
Candidates whose written application is accepted will be invited for an individual interview, which plays an essential role in assessing the abilities and motivation for joining the program. Interviews take place from November to September each year.
Step 3: Confirmation
Admission decisions are sent out by email and post within two weeks of the Admissions interview. From the moment of the notification, students have a maximum period of 10 days to pay the registration fees and thus, confirm their place.
Admission Calendar
We have admission sessions every month as is indicated below *:
| Application Sessions |
Application Deadline |
Admission Session |
|---|---|---|
| November | 6 Nov 2022 | 16 Nov 2022 |
| November | 20 Nov 2022 | 29 Nov 2022 |
| January | 8 Jan 2023 | 26 Jan 2023 |
| February | 5 Feb 2023 | 21 Feb 2023 |
| March | 5 Mar 2023 | 22 Mar 2023 |
| April | 16 Apr 2023 | 26 Apr 2023 |
| May | 7 May 2023 | 24 May 2023 |
| May | 28 May 2023 | 7 Jun 2023 |
| June | 25 Jun 2023 | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Aug | 27 Aug 2023 | 6 Sep 2023 |
(*)We'll have admissions per month only if we have slots available.
Students of this Master who obtain the Cornell PDP Certificate will also become part of the Cornell Hotel Society alumni network*. * The annual dues are to be paid separately.
In the fourth part of the programme, participants are enrolled in the “Professional Development Program” (PDP) at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (NYC – USA) which is regarded as the world leader in this field.
Participants have the opportunity to choose concentration modules and get the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration PDP certification in specialized fields as Financial Management of Hotels, Advanced Hospitality Operations, Advanced Hospitality Marketing or Revenue Management.
Master of Science (MSc)
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Fees & Financials
Fees
- Application fee: €130
- Tuition fee: €27,300*
- Term 1 (for candidates with less than 240 ECTS credits): €3,000
* Service fee & PDP Certification at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration are included (mandatory seminar). Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.
Scholarships
ESCP has been committed to recognizing and enabling the most talented international students to pursue their studies and invest in their future career.
The MSc programmes offer 20 partial scholarships of €3,000 over the tuition fees based on financial needs and academic merits. Every student, who has been admitted and enrolled in the programme, will be able to apply for only one partial scholarship.
Scholarship of €3,000 will be deducted from tuition fees.
Eligibility: Scholarships are open to all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality or background, who have been admitted and enrolled to one of our MSc programmes and are able to demonstrate academic merits or financial needs.
Process: The candidates who have been admitted and enrolled to one of our MSc programmes and are interested in a partial scholarship should complete a scholarship form (that will be sent by the Student Service department when you have confirmed your enrolment in the programme), send a personal statement outlining why you should be awarded our scholarship and include evidence that can support it. The scholarship’s request or personal statement can be in any format (video, essay, art, etc.), but it clearly needs to outline your academic achievements or your current financial situation.
Deadline: Results from this scholarship will be announced in the middle of June by email from the Student Service Department, and the deadline to apply is on 4 June 2023.
Loans & Bursaries
BBVA: Offers two loan options for ESCP students
Option 1: Master and Courses Loan
- Loan holder: student or parent
- Maximum amount: up to €75,000
- Interest rate: Euribor + 4%
- Repayment period: up to 8 years
- Fixed Opening Commission: 1,50%
Option 2: Master Blue Loan
- Loan holder: student or parent
- Maximum amount: up to €50,000
- Interest rate: First 6 months (Euribor + 0%), rest period (Euribor + 6%)
- Repayment period: up to 10 years
- Total lack of capital and interests: up to 24 months
Banco Sabadell
Highlights of the ESCP´s agreement with Banco Sabadell offers two ways of financing our degrees:
- Tuition loan. Interest-free, short -term loan up to €18,000, to be repaid in 12 months
- Loan. Long-term loan to be repaid in a maximum of 10 years following the loan applications.
Bank Sabadell reserves the right to refuse the loan if, at the time of submission of the loan application, any circumstances pertaining the person(s) applying for the loan come to light that could alter decision regarding whether to grant the loan.
FUNED Financing
Provide complementary financial aid and scholarships for Mexican students who wish to pursue their master ́s degree abroad in top ranked universities.
Students obtain: FUNED Financing + ESCP Scholarship.
COLFUTURO
This Scholarship-Loan Program, reserved to talented Colombian students, finances the costs of graduate studies around the world up to a maximum of US$25,000 per year and for a maximum two year stay abroad.
Students obtain: Colfuturo Scholarship-financing + ESCP Scholarship.
ICETEX
ICETEX promotes the educational and cultural development of Colombia, particularly through educational credits up to US$25,000.
Students obtain: ICETEX Financing + ESCP Scholarship.
IFARHU
Scholarships and loans for Panamanian students who wish to pursue their master ́s degree abroad in top ranked universities.
Students obtain: IFARHU + ESCP Scholarship.
Conditions and requirements are set by each bank and/or institution; students are responsible to go over them directly with the bank/institution. ESCP does not guarantee that the loans or scholarships will be granted nor thoes it have all the information regarding the requirements.
Note: The information contained herein is subject to change.
Students of this Master who obtain the Cornell PDP Certificate will also become part of the Cornell Hotel Society alumni network*. * The annual dues are to be paid separately.
In the fourth part of the programme, participants are enrolled in the “Professional Development Program” (PDP) at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (NYC – USA) which is regarded as the world leader in this field.
Participants have the opportunity to choose concentration modules and get the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration PDP certification in specialized fields as Financial Management of Hotels, Advanced Hospitality Operations, Advanced Hospitality Marketing or Revenue Management.