Mission Statement and Targets

The ‘International Executive MBA in Tourism and Leisure Management‘ is a postgraduate master programme focusing on the tourism and leisure industry. It combines essential knowledge in general management with industry specific know-how and the tools necessary to manage a position of responsibility in the tourism and leisure industry successfully.

The programme covers all relevant disciplines of general management and specializes in the specific characteristics of the tourism and leisure industry in a unique way. Participants are prepared to take over positions of responsibility and to deal effectively with the challenges of a rapidly growing and constantly changing industry.

The course directors, Prof. Dr. Christian Laesser and Prof. Dr. Harald Pechlaner, guide the programme and its content. Their academic knowledge and practical experience ensure that the programme remains up-to-date and continues to evolve, thus keeping it at the forefront of tourism and leisure management training.

Venues

The international approach of the programme is, amongst other aspects, provided by the venues of the MBA programme which are located in four countries on two continents:

- Salzburg (Austria)
- London (United Kingdom)
- St.Gallen (Switzerland)
- Bozen/Bolzano (Italy)
- Vancouver (Canada)

Target groups

Target groups are professionals, employees, and entrepreneurs alike who are currently in or about to take over a management position in the field of tourism and leisure in areas such as:

- Hotel industry, hospitality, F&B

- Meetings, incentives, events, well-being, culture, sports, gambling

- Tour operations, travel agencies, transportation, cruise ship industry, tourism organisations

- Consulting, research, e-tourism, training, education

At a glance

Program Start: Autumn 2010

Duration: 4 terms with 8 modules (each lasting 8-10 days) over a period of 2 years

Venues: Salzburg (A), London (United Kingdom), St. Gallen (CH), Bozen / Bolzano (I), Vancouver (CAN)

Programme Fee

EUR 24,525.00 payable in four amounts of EUR 6,131.25. The stated amount is inclusive of examination fees and administrative costs. No taxes to be added (VAT) according to Austrian Law (USTBefreiung gem. §6, Zi.11 UStG).

Conditions of admission: Academic degree and 5 years practical experience or a comparable qualification, such as at least five years of professional experience including a minimum of three years of experience in a management position,

Course Languages: German & English

Degree: MBA (in Tourism and Leisure Management)  - awarded by the University of Salzburg

FIBAA akkreditiert
(Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation)