Duration
1.5 years
Intake
February, September
Total Tuition Fees
28500
Faculties
College of Hospitality
Course Overview
The Master of Science in Tourism Planning is an advanced specialization that focuses on planning and developing tourist destinations and projects in a way that achieves economic development while preserving natural and cultural resources. The program aims to prepare specialists capable of designing tourism plans and strategies, managing sustainable tourism development, analyzing tourism markets, and developing destinations and tourism services, taking into account environmental, social, and cultural aspects. It also emphasizes the use of modern planning tools to support the tourism industry and enhance the competitiveness of tourist destinations.
The specialization focuses on:
- Tourism planning and development.
- Sustainable tourism.
- Tourist destination planning.
- Management of tourism and heritage resources.
- Tourism market and demand analysis.
- Tourism development policies and strategies.
- Management of tourism projects.
English Requirements
6 in IELTS
Entry Requirements
1. Copy of the passport (first page).
2. Copy of the bachelor's degree certificate with transcript.
3. Two academic recommendation letters.
4. Personal photo (white background).
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
6. IELTS certificate (if available).
If you have graduated more than 5 years ago, it is required to attach a work experience certificate of no less than two years in the same field.
Note! Please have the requirements translated into English by an accredited translation center, and submit the requirements in PDF format.
Career Opportunities
Tourism planner.
Tourism development consultant.
Tourism project manager.
Tourism destination development specialist.
Tourism policy analyst.
Planning manager in tourism authorities.
Sustainable tourism consultant.
Working in ministries and tourism authorities, consulting firms, real estate and tourism development companies, international organizations, and municipalities.
Lecturer or researcher in tourism, tourism planning, and sustainable development.

