The program is aimed at graduates, with or without experience, in Tourism, Geography, and other related disciplines (such as Economics, Business Administration, Computer engineering or environmental science). The Academic Committee could assess the incorporation of candidates from other related disciplines that did not require additional training.

The master is fully taught in English. For this reason, all candidates must be in command of the language skills equivalent to the B2 level in English.

• All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
• Academic transcript (performance and average mark) in the undergraduate degree (60%)
• Medium-high level command of the English language (10%)
• Curriculum Vitae (20%)
• A mission statement with personal motivation and reasons for studying this master (10%)

For students with special needs or disabilities their admittance will be in accordance with the Organic Law 4/2007 of 12th April, on the inclusion of people with disabilities in universities. Positive action measures to ensure access of these students to the Master will be provided when they meet the conditions in the current regulations.
The Academic Committee of the master is the responsible for the student's admission.

The objective of the Master in Tourism Management and Planning is to provide advanced knowledge in tourism with special attention being given to training in tourist business management, tourist destinations planning and nautical and cruise ship tourism. The academic objectives pursued are that students acquire the following specific competences:

The Master in Tourism Management and Planning offers the opportunity to acquire an extensive knowledge of tourist business management, tourist destinations planning and nautical and cruise ship tourism. The master is mainly focus to train professional skills. The main objective is to train professionals to fill middle and senior positions in the areas of tourism planning and management in public agencies, public-private partnerships, international organizations and companies. The master also allows students to obtain the necessary ECTS to be accepted into doctoral programs.

The Master Programme includes 60 ECTS spread over courses with 3 ECTS:

Master Programme overview

The teaching guide of each subject can be found in the section " Subjects " of this master’s degree

Modules overview

1.Compulsory Module

The programme includes 6 compulsory courses. The student can choose to take these courses at the UIB or at the EUM-UPF. These modules must be taken in the first semester.
A brief description of each course is set out below.

2.Specialisation Modules

The Master Programme offers 15 different specialisation courses grouped into 3 different areas of specialisation. The student must choose 5 different courses. A special mention of the specialisation is made if a minimum of 4 modules are taken in the same area of specialisation. If this requirement is not fulfilled, no specialisation will be mentioned and the title will be a general one. A brief description of the courses offered in each area of the specialisation is set out below, as well as the university offering them. All these courses must be taken in the first semester.

2A.Specialisation Module: Tourism business management

This module will be offered at both the UIB and the EUM-UPF.

2B.Specialisation Module: Tourism destination planning

This module will only be offered at the UIB.

2C.Specialisation Module: Nautical tourism and cruises

This Module will only be offered at the EUM-UPF.

3.Elective Module

The Master Programme offers 21 different elective courses. The student must choose 5 courses from the 21 on offer. A brief description of the courses is set out below, as well as the university offering them. These courses must be taken in the second semester.

4.Final Module

Practical Placements

A work placement period in businesses or institutions under the supervision of a Master programme coordinator. Successful completion of the work experience carries 6 ECTS.

Final Master's Project

An academic work completed under the supervision of the professor assigned to the student. The Masters’ Theses carries 6 ECTS.

A continuous evaluation process will take place, as detailed in the academic guide of each subject. (Website section " Subjects ")