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The Other Side ofHospitality and Tourism.The Journey to World Class Professionalism
in Milan(Global Hospitality & Tourism)The UET MBA
MBA (Global Hospitality andTourism)The MBA (Global Hospitality and Tourism) is anaccelerated, full-time programme that is designed tohelp creative, resourceful people acquire the solidhospitality and tourism management skills that willenable them to turn projects and enterprises intosuccess whether they are currently working in thehospitality and tourism industry and would like to climbthe career ladder or have a managerial role in anotherindustry and wish to switch to the hospitality andtourism industry.
The MBA is also excellent for graduates from hospitalityand tourism or management programmes with junior orno experience in the hospitality and tourism industry.We will help you acquire that experience through ourinternship in phase 2 of the programme to apply thetheory you receive in phase 1 and be inspired for topicsthat matter for the industry in the capstone projectduring phase 3.
RecognitionUET Italia: (1) was authorised/recognised by the thenItalian Ministry of Education as a higher educationinstitution specialising in tourism and hospitality (byProtocol No. 1240 del 16.02.1996 and No. 3404 del19.02.2007), (2) is officially registered as a participatingorganisation of the Education and Culture Directorate-General and the Education, Audiovisual and CultureExecutive Agency of the European Commission, with theidentification number (PIC) no. 942715162, (3) isacknowledged by Regione Lombardia on 6/12/2005 bydecree 18416, and (4) is certified by TüV Rheinland ItaliaS.r.l/ACCREDIA: Design, management and delivery ofplacement and professional training services for touroperators.
A Culture of ExcellenceFounded in 1990 as L’Unité d’Enseignment du Tourisme(UET) by Nouvelles Frontières, the leading French touroperator with 1.6 million passengers today and is partof TUI AG the global German tour operator. Ourvocational and professional roots and tradition togetherwith the academic rigour of our curricula enrich thelearning experience for our students. The majority ofour instructors are professionals from the tourism andhospitality industry.
We are selecting smart, passionate people andeducating them to become leaders with a deep sense ofsocial responsibility, an innovative spirit and a constantstriving for excellence, rooted in thehistory and values of hospitality and tourism.
We have developed an active learning approach basedon group work, case studies and experimentation, bothon- and off-campus, at school and on the job.
You will also experience a truly internationaleducation and cultural diverse study environment, withseveral nationalities.
After GraduationOn completion of this degree, it is expected that you willbe able to pursue careers in numerous areas including:� Hotel management, development and investment
companies,� Tour operators and travel companies,� Destination management organisations,� International and regional tourism organisations,� Consultancy (research) firms, or� Become entrepreneur.
UET MBA (Global Hospitality and Tourism)
UET MBA (Global Hospitality and Tourism)
Programme OverviewThe MBA (Global Hospitality and Tourism) is designed tobe the catalyst that will help you develop the hard andsoft skills needed for the next step in your professionallife. The pace of the program is brisk: breadth, depthand diversity are abundant as you experience a mixtureof the programme’s main ingredients:
Hospitality and Tourism ExcellenceUET prepares ambitious students for leading edgecareers in the global hospitality and tourism industry.Our philosophy of learning, combining experience anddiscovery, leads to the mastery of the arts and scienceof hospitality and tourism management.
Business Administration AcumenWhether joining the MBA programme with a businessdegree or not, you will engage in a comprehensivestudy of business administration with instructors thatare both experts from the industry and from theacademic field. Critical thinking, strategic insight andcareful decision making is emphasised in order todevelop your business acumen.
Personal Development & Lifelong learningThroughout the MBA programme you will work withstate-of-the-art methods, techniques, tools andinstructor to develop yourself individually, including acareer action plan and life-long learning perspectives.
LeadershipLeadership skills are essential in order to climb thecareer ladder, whether as an employee or anentrepreneur. Developing these skills is one of theprogrammes’ main goals. You will work alongsidestudents who, like you, have been selected for theirleadership potential and are well suited to theprogramme’s rigour and pace. Over the course of theprogramme, through the combination of personaldevelopment work, hands-on experience, mentoringand group work, you will learn how to maximise yourpotential and emerge as a truly effective and confidentbusiness leader.
ModulesPHASE 1: 2 TO 4 MONTHS
COURSES
1. Global Hospitality and Tourism Trends: Thesharing economy, industry consolidation, equity,debt and emerging financing platforms, outboundinvestment from Asia, the rise of select service,condominium hotels, millennial travel preferences,global taxation, among others.
2. Global marketing for the Hospitality and TourismIndustry: Global marketing and branding strategy,market segmentation and marketing mix withemphasis on social media, revenue managementand customer relationship management.
3. Global Strategic Management for Hospitality andTourism: Strategic analysis, strategic choice andimplementation with particular emphasis onforeign market entries, international alliances andnetworks, joint ventures and acquisitions.
4. Organisational Behaviour in International Tourismand Hospitality Organisations: Understanding theworkforce, diversity management, leadership,motivation, managing groups and teams, andmanaging change.
5. Global Corporate Finance for the Hospitality andTourism Industry: Foreign exchange risk, accessinternational financial markets, manageinternational portfolio investment, internationalreal estate, and financial analysis and managementof global operations.
6. Policy & Practice for Global Tourism: Policy-making process and instruments, interest groups,sustainable development, and emergingeconomies.
7. Research Methods & Data Analytics forHospitality and Tourism: Research process,approaches, methods, analysis and reporting.
The capstone project provides a customised opportunity for you to reinforce your career prospects by addressing apractical, real-world challenge using the skills and knowledge you acquire during your programme of study,mentored by both academics and industry professionals. You may propose your own project, or collaborate with acompany to further develop expertise and experience in an area of personal interest. You will be mentored by ourinstructors. Examples of capstone projects include: international product launches, office openings in multinationallocations, global surveys of potential customers and improvement of complex hospitality processes.
PHASE 2: 4 TO 6 MONTHS
InternshipYou will be placed on a 4- to 6-months internship inthe hospitality and tourism industry to gain experienceand cement what you have learned in the classroomthrough a real life experience. This is excellent for yourCV adding to it actual work experience . You will alsosubmit full capstone project proposal based on yourinternship.
PHASE 3: 4 MONTHS
Capstone Project
Visa RequirementsEU, EEA, Swiss, British and British overseas territorynational applicants do not need a student visa to studyin Italy. Students from other nationalities will require astudent visa to enter Italy, so please verify the visarequirements for your nationality and apply at the righttime. It may take anywhere from 4-12 weeks to obtain astudent visa.
Applicants requiring student visas will need the letter ofacceptance and the receipt of the tuition fees paymentto apply for their visa. Neither UET nor itsrepresentatives have any jurisdiction over decisionsconcerning visa applications. All decisions are made bythe relevant Italian authorities.
Tuition FeesThe tuition fees for the 12-month programme is:£6,950. Tuition fees do not include room and board,health insurance or other related expenses.
ScholarshipsAt its own discretion, UET provides a limited number ofscholarships to new students. Each scholarship isdefined by specific criteria and once a student hassubmitted a completed application, eligibility is thendecided on a case-by-case basis. Scholarships cover UETtuition fees only and they are in the form of reduction infees.
� Alumni and Children of Alumni (up to 10%)� Hotelier (HOSPITALITY) Scholarship (up to 10%)� EU Nationals ( up to 45%)� International Students (up to 25%)
UET MBA (Global Hospitality and Tourism)
Admissions Requirements� One full year of professional experience is desirable
(preferably in the hospitality and tourism industry),� Minimum age at start of programme: 22 years,� Have a bachelor degree or equivalent qualifying
hospitality and tourism industry experience,� A 500-word motivational letter in English,� 2 satisfactory references,� Demonstrate a strong command of English), and� Pass our online interview.
Selection CriteriaWe look for candidates with the intellectual capacity tocope with the academic demands of a challengingprogramme and the motivation and potential tosucceed in a complex and dynamic industry.
In addition to your academic qualifications, you willneed to demonstrate a mix of the artistic and scientificskills that are essential for hospitality management.
We look for a good balance among the followingcriteria: motivation & talent for the industry / academicabilities / work experience & leadership potential /international outlook & cultural openness.
You should also be able to show that you are bothcreative and business focused.
How to applyThe first step in the application process is to fill in ourstudent application form enclosing the requireddocuments including copies of your passport andhighest qualifications for an initial evaluation. We willarrange an interview, which can be conducted oncampus in Milan, by phone or on Skype.
Final decisions will be made after the interview hasbeen completed and the Admissions Committee hasreviewed your complete file. If everything goes well youwill receive an unconditional offer from us.
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