Knowledge branch: Social and legal science

Degree number of credits: 60

Compulsory credits: 11

Elective credits: 30

Final project: 10

Work placements/Internships: 9

Degree code: 2135

Years: 1

Teaching type: face-to-face

Places available for new students: 40

Languages used in class: Spanish

Management Centre: Faculty of Economics

Participating universities: University of Valencia

Minimum number of enrolment credits per student: 24

Price per credit [2012-2013 academic year]: 42 €

PhD programme linked to this Master’s programme: International Economy and Tourism

Academic, scientific or professional interest: Tourism contributes largely to the GDP and wealth of many countries, it spreads cultural diversity and consumes natural, rural and urban spaces. Therefore, the completion of postgraduate studies is very important for the professionals who will manage the future of the tourism industry. This Master's degree provides the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to establish and develop the policy and strategy for tourism management, training professionals who can hold positions of responsibility in destination management and/or explore in depth the development of a method that elevates tourism to a scientific discipline.