Path of studies
For over 20 years, IULM has been a centre of excellence and innovation in tourism and hospitality. Its extensive network of relationships with companies and operators in the sector spans Italy and extends internationally, offering unique opportunities to enter the job market. Our university is one of only four in Italy included in the QS international ranking for the “Hospitality & Leisure Management” sector, where it is ranked 109th globally. It offers two double degrees, 14 exchange destinations worldwide, and a Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), making this programme unique in its field.
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2 years
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Milan
80,6%*
*data 1 year after graduation (Almalaurea Report 2025)
The Master's Degree Course in Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) is a dual degree program that prepares you to assume responsibilities as a manager and entrepreneur in tourism.
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The Master's Degree Course in Hospitality and Tourism Management - dual degree allows you to choose between three highly distinctive specializations in the United States, or Italy in three excellent training centers on these issues. After attending a common first year, you can choose the specialization that best suits your abilities and that is in line with your professional expectations: Click on the names of the three specializations to learn more.
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The Master degree course is designed in accordance to the following educational objectives:
- to provide students with different school and cultural backgrounds the knowledge and skills most requested by companies and institutions in the tourism and hospitality sectors;
- to encourage critical, active learning aimed at the application of the most advanced managerial models and tools to real business and territorial contexts in order to tackle specific management problems;
- to offer a general vision of the tourism system and its evolutionary trends and an understanding of the interconnections between tourism and some related production chains (agri-food, fashion & design, luxury, art and cultural heritage);
- to allow participants to identify and build the process of specialisation most consistent with their personal interests and attitudes in the area of tourism business management or territorial development.
The Master's Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management allows - through the choice of specialization in Hospitality and Tourism Management in the United States to obtain a double degree in centres of excellence at international level.
- Track in Hospitality and Tourism Management - in English
The second year takes place in Orlando (USA), at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management of the University of Central Florida (UCF).
Rosen College of Hospitality Management ranks 1st in the US and 2nd internationally in the ShanghaiRankings of the world's top 500 universities for hospitality and tourism programs.
The students get a double Italian (Master's degree) and American (M.Sc.) degree and the possibility to obtain a one-year work visa to complete the experience in the United States. Through this course, students are prepared to readily assume roles of responsibility in the best companies in the sector at an international level.
- Track in Sustainable Tourism - in English language
The second year takes place partly in Italy (first semester) at IULM and partly in Finland (second semester) at the University of Oulu. Students obtain a double degree from Italy (Laurea Magistrale) and Finland (Master of Science). Through this curriculum, students can explore cutting-edge solutions for sustainability developed in Northern European countries.
Admission requirements:
- TOEFL certificate with a score of 92 (with a minimum of 20 in the Writing)
- IELTS certificate with a score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each section)
The Master's Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides an internationally-focused education experience that allows students to broaden their knowledge and skills in a global environment.
The data speaks for itself: 46% of students this Master's Degree have the opportunity to study abroad, immersed in a different culture and facing international academic challenges. This opportunity offers students a comprehensive education that goes beyond national borders and enriches their academic curriculum.
But it's not just the study abroad experience that sets our degree program apart. 49% of students have the opportunity to participate in an internship abroad, a real immersion in the world of work and a valuable opportunity to acquire specific skills and learn from industry experts. Thanks to this experience, HTM students can apply the knowledge gained in the classroom, consolidating their education path and acquiring a global perspective of the hospitality and tourism industry.
In an increasingly global and interconnected world, international experience represents added value for students' academic and professional curriculum. The master's degree program in Hospitality and Tourism Management, thanks to its numerous study and work opportunities abroad, is a winning choice for those who want to pursue a successful career in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Take the opportunity to carry out a 6-month internship abroad or customise your study plan at one of our international partner universities.
| Faculty | Arts, tourism and markets |
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| Course name | Hospitality and tourism management |
| Name of the course in English | Hospitality and tourism management |
| Type of course | Master's degree |
| Academic year | 2026/2027 |
| Order | D.M. 270/2004 |
| Degree class | LM-49 - Design and management of tourism systems |
| Type of access | Course with scheduled number of places with selective knowledge testing |
| Language in which the course is held | English |
