Master's Degree Programme in Hospitality Management

Degree: Master of Hospitality Management
Extent: 90 ECTS cr
Intake 2012: Jyväskylä 20, Tampere 20

Become a Pioneer – Develop Your Competence in the Service Business

The Master’s Degree Programme in Hospitality Management at the School of Tourism and Services Management forms a multidisciplinary operating environment, consisting of different organizations, areas of expertise and services. It includes business activity implemented on the interface of various sectors and a wide variety of customers. The development of customer-oriented, seamless service chains calls for solid expertise and an innovative approach to work.

Tools for Developing Your Work and the Field

By completing the programme, you will learn to innovatively develop service business activities. You will

• learn to develop innovative and competitive service entities
• acquire new tools and methods for developing the field
• acquire capabilities for the management of demanding development projects
• learn to follow, analyse and apply field-specific research data and the development of professional practices
• create networks with the developers of the field and other experts

Content of Studies

The programme consists of the following entities:

• Advanced professional studies, 60 ECTS cr
  • Methods for developing working life
  • Responsible leadership
  • Professional in-depth studies
  • Elective studies
• Master’s thesis, 30 cr

The professional in-depth studies include the courses Developing Services and Service Culture, Knowing the Consumer, Risk Assessment and Safety, and Service Impact Assessment. The thesis is an applied development assignment related to the promotion of the operations of your workplace or the industry.

Looking for Growth or Progress in Your Career?

The Master’s Degree Programme in Hospitality Management provides you with the readiness to develop your own work. The degree can also lead to new tasks and offer opportunities for career progress. After graduation, you can be employed in management and development tasks within the various sectors of the service business, or work as an entrepreneur.

A Master’s degree also qualifies for such public offices which require a second-cycle degree. After teacher training, you can work as a lecturer at the universities of applied sciences.

Study Flexibly While Working

The programme is implemented through flexible modes of learning, including contact lessons, online learning and independent study. You study in groups in which you create networks and learn from the other professionals, too. The contact lessons are normally provided on two weekdays a month. The programme can be completed in 2-3 years while working.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply if you have a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree or other relevant higher education degree, in addition to three years of work experience after the degree.

Head for new challenges – apply for admission to the programme, develop and succeed!

Further Information on the Content of the Programme

Soile Korhonen, Education Secretary, +358 40 840 3423
firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
JAMK, School of Business and Services Management

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