Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality 

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Why study for an MSc in Tourism and Hospitality?

This Master of Science specialising in tourism and hospitality enables students to develop fundamental skills in management, marketing, and sustainability, preparing them for a wide range of potential careers in a dynamic and constantly evolving sector. As graduates, they will be ready to assume leadership roles in multicultural environments, boasting a strong capacity to innovate and adapt to new market trends.

 

An overview of Excelia’s MSc in International Hospitality

The MSc in International Hospitality at Excelia Tourism School is a State-recognised postgraduate programme which benefits from international certification awarded by the United Nations, a guarantee of its high academic calibre. It has a strong focus on practical experience, offering internships and real-life projects in partnership with leaders from the tourism sector. In addition, Excelia places emphasis on sustainable development and innovation, preparing students to meet the current challenges facing the tourism industry.

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5 reasons to choose the MSc in International Hospitality

A prestigious double qualification

This programme offers the opportunity for a double postgraduate qualification with a CFET-approved MSc from Excelia Tourism School and a Master from our partner university ESTHUA in Angers.

A tourism school with recognised expertise and proven excellence

Since 2005, Excelia Tourism School has been a leading reference for tourism education. As the first school in France to be awarded TedQual certification by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), it draws on its proven expertise to train students to become future leaders in the tourism sector. Joining Excelia Tourism School means benefitting from this expertise to become a key player in this dynamic industry.

 

An opportunity to develop a professional network with personalised mentoring

Benefit from practical guidance from our graduates to enhance your network and receive invaluable advice throughout your career.

 

Professional immersion and specialist skills

Strengthen your skills in hospitality management, digitalisation, customer experience and regional management. This programme includes an internship each year along with consultancy projects with industry leaders, providing students with comprehensive hands-on experience to become tourism experts.

 

Impressive graduate employment

100% of our graduates secure a job within 6 months of graduating, with 80% signing a contract before the end of their studies.

 

Programme structure

Classic track drapeau EN

September-April Lessons
April-September 5-month internship in France or abroad or 3-month internship + a 2-month Humacité© project

Classic track drapeau EN

September-January Lessons
September-January 6-month internship in France or abroad
Texte parcours EN

Programme content includes…

 

  • Strategic Hospitality Management
  • Revenue Management
  • Operations Management
  • Marketing & Communication
  • Customer Experience
  • Financial & Budgetary Management
  • Sustainable Development
  • HR Management
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Multicultural Skills

FAQs

What does Excelia’s MSc in International Hospitality involve?

The MSc in International Hospitality offered by Excelia Tourism School is a postgraduate programme designed to prepare you to excel in the field of international hospitality management. It combines advanced theory and practical experience to enable you to master the strategic and operational challenges of the hospitality sector.

What are the career prospects after an MSc specialising in tourism and hospitality?

With this MSc qualification, you can aspire to positions such as Hotel Manager, Revenue Manager, Hospitality Manager, Hotel Management Consultant or Hotel Marketing Manager. Our graduates are highly sought after for their ability to innovate and manage complex projects in an international environment.

What are the admissions requirements for this postgraduate programme in hospitality?

To join this MSc programme, you need to have validated at least 3 years of higher education (or equivalent) and successfully complete our admissions procedure, which includes an assessment of your application and an oral test. We are looking for candidates who are highly enthusiastic, with a strong interest in the hospitality sector and the ability to work as part of a team.

How are the lessons and projects organised on this MSc in International Hospitality?

Lessons are given by industry professionals and experts, combining theory and practice. You will work on a number of hands-on assignments and consultancy projects for major players in the tourism industry, enabling you to put your skills into practice whilst developing your professional network.

What are the advantages of studying at Excelia Tourism School?

By deciding to join this MSc, you will be joining Excelia, a reputable higher education group, renowned for its academic excellence and international accreditations (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA). Excelia Tourism School is the first school in France to be recognised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with TedQual certification. The school takes a unique approach to teaching that places the emphasis on hands-on learning and professional work experience, and its campus in La Rochelle offers an exceptional living and study environment.

 

Lessons

Year 1

Overview of the Tourism Industry: strategic considerations and challenges
Description Cours EN

Themes in Year 1

  • Strategic Management in the Tourism Industry
  • HR Management for the Tourism Industry
  • Budgeting and Financial Management of Tourism Projects
  • International Marketing Strategy for the Tourism Industry
  • Tourism and Digitalisation
  • English for Professional Projects or other languages(German, Italian, Spanish, French as a Foreign Language)
  • Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
  • New Trends, Issues & Challenges for Tourism
  • Management of Government Agencies and Involvement of Local Authorities
  • Tourism Organisations and Stakeholders
  • Services Marketing in the Tourism Industry
  • Case Methodology
  • Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Marketing
  • Document Research

Highlights of Year 1

  • Soft Skills: Learn about the importance of human and interpersonal skills in business (listening, open-mindedness, communication, creativity, leadership, etc.)
  • Teamwork: Work as a group on real-life business management situations
  • Coach Inside: Benefit from the guidance of a mentor who is a graduate of Excelia Tourism School

Year 2

Managerial Roles and Expertise in Strategic Hospitality Management
Description Cours EN

Themes in Year 2

  • Strategic Hotel Management
  • Revenue Management for Hospitality
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Operational Hospitality Management
  • Strategic Food & Beverage Management
  • Strategic Repositioning of Tourism Destinations, Events & Hospitality Organisations
  • Interactive Marketing
  • Management of the Workplace and Skills
  • Consultancy Project
  • Excel
  • Internship
  • TOEIC training
  • Thesis Methodology
  • End-of-studies Thesis

Highlights of Year 2

  • A range of specialist skills: Acquire the necessary skillset to be fully operational in Hospitality Management with a strong international dimension
  • Vocationally oriented: Benefit from a 6-month internship offering practical hands-on experience
  • Savoir-faire from industry professionals: Enjoy the valuable contribution and insights from professionals working in the field of tourism

The different courses and projects are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.

 

Experiences

Humacité© and Climacité© Projects

Description expérience EN

You have the opportunity of undertaking a 2-month social, humanitarian or civic voluntary project in an NGO or an association, either in France or abroad. This is one of the unique features of Excelia, which is committed to educating students to become future managers who are both responsible and conscious of the importance of their role in society.

 

Internships

Description expérience EN

Each year of study concludes with an internship, to be carried out in France or abroad. By the end of your studies, you will have acquired between 9 and 11 months of valuable company-based experience.

 

Mentoring

Description expérience EN

In Year 1, this unique educational tool has been designed to enable you to develop your professional network through the support of an industry mentor who is a graduate of Excelia Tourism School and whose job reflects your own professional project. Your mentor will help you to both evaluate the current job market and to develop your career strategy.

Student Clubs and Association

Description expérience EN

As for all students at Excelia, you have the possibility of getting involved in one of our 50 clubs and associations. Focussed on collective and individual fulfilment, your commitment is in keeping with Excelia’s fundamental values, enabling you to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and professionally-oriented environment.

 

Personalised Support and Guidance

Description expérience EN

Throughout your studies, you will benefit from personalised support and guidance. The School offers workshops structured around personal development (self-awareness and self-assertion), communication tools (CVs and cover letters), understanding the job market, learning about different careers, and developing your professional network.

Consultancy project

Description expérience EN

You will carry out a consultancy project on behalf of a major player in the industry such as Atout France or Futuroscope, etc. In groups, you will undertake a full analysis of the issue and then present your findings and associated recommendations to a panel made up of managers from the partner company.

 

Industry Seminars

Description expérience EN

Several times a year, graduates visit the School to present and explain the different strategies adopted by industry professionals or even to give a presentation on a specific career.

End-of-studies Thesis

Description expérience EN

Your programme culminates with your end-of-studies thesis, which enables the School to evaluate your ability to identify the issues specific to the Hospitality industry, and to carry out analytical work, assess your findings and present appropriate solutions.

Supervised by research-active Faculty members, this thesis offers you the possibility to carry out research on an operational theme, providing you with the opportunity of enhancing your CV for your future employability.

 

Careers

Contenu carrières EN

Job opportunities after studying at a major tourism school

After the MSc in International Hospitality, you will be able to take up management and leadership positions in the hospitality sector, such as Hotel Manager, Revenue Manager, Hospitality Project Manager, Hotel Management Consultant or even Hotel Marketing Manager. This programme will prepare you to excel in a dynamic and fast-growing sector, enabling you to acquire the necessary skills sought after by employers worldwide. Thanks to this high-calibre training, you will be ready to meet the challenges of the international hospitality industry and contribute to the success of hospitality establishments throughout the world.

 

Types of careers after studying for Excelia’s MSc in International Hospitality

  • Hotel Manager: Take responsibility for the overall management of a hotel, ensuring customer satisfaction, managing the various teams and optimising revenue.
  • Revenue Manager: Optimise hotel revenue by leveraging dynamic pricing and inventory management strategies.
  • Hotel Development Manager: Supervise hotel renovation or development projects, ensuring that deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met.
  • Hospitality Management Consultant: Assist hotels and hotel groups in improving their operational and financial performance by offering strategic and operational advice.
  • Hospitality Marketing Manager: Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract and retain customers, through social media, advertising campaigns and other communication channels.
  • Hotel Operations Manager: Manage the day-to-day operations of a hotel, including reception, housekeeping, catering and guest services, ensuring an exceptional guest experience.
  • Food & Beverage Manager: Supervise the catering operations of a hotel, ensuring quality of service and customer satisfaction whilst optimising costs.
  • Hotel Sustainability Consultant: Develop initiatives to ensure that hotel operations are more sustainable and respectful of the environment, by implementing environmentally and socially responsible practices.

 

Skills acquired during the MSc in International Hospitality

  • Strategic Hospitality Management: Acquiring the skills needed to strategically manage hospitality businesses, developing long-term strategies to maximise efficiency and profitability.
  • Revenue Management: Optimising revenue with advanced pricing and inventory management techniques for maximum profit.
  • Operations Management: Developing skills in the day-to-day management of hotel operations, ensuring that all departments run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Marketing & Communication: Preparing and implementing marketing and communication strategies to attract customers and build loyalty.
  • Customer Experience: Improving the customer experience by focussing on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.
  • Financial & Budgetary Management: Managing the finances of a hospitality business, from budgeting and cost management to financial analysis.
  • Sustainable Development: Incorporating sustainable practices into the management of hotel operations, addressing environmental and social issues.
  • HR Management: Developing people management skills, including aspects such as recruitment, training and performance management.
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Developing the capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship in the hospitality sector, through innovative project development and entrepreneurial initiatives.
  • Multicultural Skills: Gaining a comprehensive understanding of different cultures, essential in a sector involving regular interaction with an international and multicultural clientele.

Facts & Figures:

of our graduates find a job within 6 months of graduating

secure a job contract before the end of their studies

International

work abroad – the principal countries are United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, India, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia

Sectors they work in:

  • 50% in Hospitality and Catering
  • 13% in Event Management
  • 16% in the Travel Industry
  • 11% in Leisure and Entertainment
  • 10% in other sectors of Tourism

Tuition fees

Tuition Fees 2024-2025

 

STUDENTS FROM WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION*

  • 24-month Track: €24,900
  • 12-month Track (only for Year 2): €14,900

*27 European Union members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

 

STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION

  • 24-month Track: €27,100
  • 12-month Track (only for Year 2): €15,500

Tuition fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.

 

In addition to tuition fees, you need to take into account the following costs:

  • Multiservice charge (see details below)
  • Annual administration costs relating to a double qualification (if applicable)
  • Enrolment fees at a partner university in the case of a double degree (to be paid directly to the partner institution)

 

Multiservice Charge

Fee: €350

Services included in the Multi-service fee:

  • Administration and support services
  • International mobility insurance-assistance
  • Reprographics credit (photocopying, printing)
  • Unlimited access to all content on Exceliaprime Edutainment platform
  • Personalised support and coaching from our Talent Centre

 

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Admission

Applications are open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).

Application fees: €50

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Applications are open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).

Application fees: €50

Apply

 

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