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.
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2 years
english
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 and hospitality.
The Programme is entirely delivered in English. The first year of study takes place at IULM University, while in the second year students can choose to stay at IULM or to move abroad. To earn a dual degree, they can choose the University of Central Florida (U.S.) or, alternatively, the University of Oulu (Finland). 14 exchange destinations worldwide, and a Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) make this programme unique in its field.
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The Master’s Degree Programme in Hospitality and Tourism Management – dual degree has a flexible structure that allows students to tailor their own specialisation pathway:
Click on the names of the three specializations to learn more.
Lectures are delivered in English, and more traditional theory-based teaching accounts for 30% of the learning mix, as the remaining 70% of the time is devoted tocase-study-based discussions, practical exercises and on-the-job training, in line with the standards of the best international degree programmes. All this is made possible by a teaching staff with a strong international focus, in which IULM lecturers with proven experience in teaching and research abroad are supported by visiting professors from foreign universities. The programme is further enriched by Company visits, days spent at companies to engage with managers and entrepreneurs in the sector; Job Labs, workshops in which managers and industry professionals guide students in carrying out projects relevant to their own companies; and Field Projects and thematic workshops, led by industry experts and academics from the world’s leading universities, on topics such as Experience Design, Destination Reputation, Revenue Management and Digital Geography. The programme is rounded off by a compulsory internship at one of IULM’s partner companies in Italy or abroad. |
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 Programme in Hospitality and Tourism Management enables students to obtain a double degree from centres of international excellence. The partner universities are the University of Central Florida, with a focus on Hospitality and Tourism Management, and the University of Oulu in Finland, with a focus on Sustainable Tourism. The first year provides the fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Management to all enrolled students and takes place in Milan at IULM University. In the second year, students can choose one of the dual degree options offered:
Specialization in Hospitality and Tourism Management — entirely taught 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.
Students receive a dual degree — an Italian Master's degree (Laurea Magistrale) and an American Master of Science (M.Sc.) - and have the opportunity to obtain a one-year work visa to complete the experience in the United States. Through this program, students are prepared to quickly take on roles of responsibility in the sector's leading international companies.
Admission requirements:
- A TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 220 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based), or an IELTS score of at least 6.5.
- A GPA of no less than 3.00 out of 4.00 (approximately 27/30 on the Italian scale) for the average of exams in the three-year degree programme (bachelor’s) and an average of no less than 26.5/30 in the first year at IULM.
Specialization in Sustainable Destination Management and Communication - entirely taught in English
The second year takes place partly in Italy (first semester) at IULM and partly in Finland (second semester) at the University of Oulu, one of Finland’s largest universities and the second best in the country. Students obtain a double degree: an Italian Master's degree (Laurea Magistrale) and a Finnish Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) in Geography, specialising in Tourism Geographies. Through this program, 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 section)
- 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: 32% 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. 18% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
