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Director of the MSc in Tourism Projects & Innovation Hervé Joseph-AntoineWhy study for an MSc in tourism and innovation?
Choosing Excelia’s MSc in tourism and innovation means being ready for a tourism sector that is currently undergoing a major revolution!
The sector is evolving, and entrepreneurs have to constantly rethink their ideas and strategies. A new generation is emerging, firmly anchored in their own regions and demonstrating a strong commitment to the local population.
They are developing innovative accommodation projects and designing eco-friendly products and services for destinations, tourist sites, travel organisations, etc. In short, they are promoting sustainable development by imagining these new products, new services, and new ways of engaging with tourists.
An overview of the MSc in Tourism Projects & Innovation
Excelia’s MSc in Tourism Projects & Innovation is a State-accredited postgraduate programme combining advanced theory and hands-on professional experience. You will become an expert in destination management and sustainable tourism project development, equipped with the necessary skills to design and lead innovative initiatives in the tourism industry.
Ready to explore the dynamic and innovative world of tourism?
Then join Excelia to become a driving force in the future of tourism by contributing to the creation of visionary projects that will shape the travel industry!
5 reasons to choose the MSc in Tourism Projects & Innovation
1. A State-accredited qualification
The MSc is State-accredited and boasts an RNCP Level 7 professional certification of ‘Director of Tourism Products’, providing you with solid academic recognition that will be invaluable to your career.
2. Excelia Tourism School’s wealth of expertise
Since 2005, our school has been a leading player, and the first in France to be awarded TedQual certification from the United Nations World Tourism Organization. You will benefit from this recognised expertise to become a key player in the tourism sector.
3. The possibility of developing your professional network through personalised mentoring
Receive valuable mentoring from our graduates, helping you to build your professional network, whilst benefitting from precious advice throughout your studies.
4. Professional immersion and specialised skills
Develop advanced skills in tourism management, digital technology, customer experience and destination management. The programme features consultancy projects with major companies operating in the industry, thereby offering you comprehensive immersion and preparing you to become an expert in the tourism sector.
5. 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.
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1st Year
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2nd Year
1st Year
2nd Year
Programme structure
Work-study Track
September-July: 1 week school-based / 3 weeks company-based Work-study Track
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Courses
Year 1
- Strategic Tourism Management
- Classification of Accommodation
- General Terms & Conditions / Regulatory Framework by Accommodation Type
- Series of lectures
- Changes in Accommodation Buying Behaviour
- Distribution Methods
- Consultancy Project
- Business Models for Short-term Rentals & Concierge Services
- Best CSR practices
- Tax considerations for Short-term Rentals
- Marketing: Entrepreneurial Strategy for the marketed tourist accommodation sector
- Tutored student project
Year 2- Tourist Accommodation Development Strategies
- Series of lectures: Minut, airbnb, Smily, etc.
- Study of a tourism ecosystem
- Players in the Short-term Rentals Ecosystem
- Consumer Behaviour with regard to sustainable tourism products and services
- Tutored student project
- Marketing: configuring digital tools, pricing strategy, social media launch
- Monitoring tourist accommodation offers
- Managing Customer Satisfaction Analysis
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Your experiences
Personalised Support and Guidance from your Mentor
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 (such as CVs and cover letters), understanding the job market, learning about different careers and developing your professional network.
"Best Of France" Learning Expedition
With some 90 million international tourists, France is the No.1 destination in the world. During the programme, you will have the opportunity to learn about, and experience first-hand, French expertise in Tourism and Destination Management, visiting the Loire Valley Châteaux, Futuroscope, Cognac, Tours, Périgord, and some important historical sites.
Consultancy Project
You will carry out a consultancy project on behalf of a major player in the industry (e.g. Atout France, Futuroscope etc.). In groups, you will complete a detailed analysis of the issue and then present your findings and associated recommendations to a panel made up of managers from the partner company.
Examples of past projects:- "How can we adapt the World Forum event 2016 to the La Rochelle area?" (World Forum, 2016)
- "Developing a night-time tourism economy in Paris." (Welcome City Lab 2016)
- "How can we continue to develop our business?" (Yescapa, specialist in the hire of motorhomes between private individuals)
Industry Seminars
Several times a year, graduates visit the School to present and explain the different strategies adopted by industry professionals or perhaps to give a presentation on a specific career.
Master Dissertation
Your programme culminates with your Master Dissertation, which enables the school to evaluate your ability to understand and deal with a complex issue through theoretical analysis, to formulate a diagnosis and to put forward pertinent recommendations and solutions.
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Careers
Our graduates quickly take up positions of responsibility across all 5 continents and, thanks to their MSc, they rapidly rise to management positions.
Our graduates work in a wide variety of posts, in organisations such as:
- Travel Agencies
- Tour Operators
- Incoming Tour Operators
- Tourist Information Centres
- Local and Regional Tourist Boards
- Internet-based Travel Operators
Facts & Figures
- 100% of our graduates find a job within 6 months of graduating
- 80% secure a job contract before the end of their studies
International
- 42% 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
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Tuition Fees 2024-2025
Students from within the European Union*
For the contrat de professionnalisation (professional training contract) and contrat d’apprentissage (apprenticeship contract), tuition fees are paid by the host company.
* 28 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, The United Kingdom.
Students from outside the European Union
For the contrat de professionnalisation (professional training contract) and contrat d’apprentissage (apprenticeship contract), tuition fees are paid by the host company.
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 qualification (to be paid directly to the partner establishment)
Multiservice charge
Fee: €250
This one-off Multiservice fee gives access to the following services: Multimedia and Internet network, Cyberlibris (online library), Student Identity Card, Reprographics credit, Intranet, e-learning modules, Wi-Fi, Talent Centre activities and services, International Insurance-Assistance (for any periods spent abroad during the period covered by this contract), University library, University Medical Service etc.
Financing your studies
Calculate the cost of studying in France
For more information about the cost of studying
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Applications for 12 or 24 months
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).Application fees: €50
Applications for 12 or 24 months
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).Application fees: €50
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