Student Profile

The Master's Degree in Hospitality Management is designed for university graduates who  have a passion for the hospitality and tourism industry and a specific interest in planning,  developing, and managing hotels and catering companies. Upon successful completion  of all exams, students will receive an official qualification approved by ANECA (National  Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation of Spain). 

Career Opportunities

Both the theoretical knowledge, and the practical training at the Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management facilitate access to the labour market, both in the private and public sector.

Our postgraduates meet the demands of a wide range of professional profiles. The knowledge and skills obtained at the Master allow students to occupy leading positions in prestigious hospitality companies and to set up their business plan as entrepreneurs.

Our students search their internships -in the country of their choice- with the assistance of the Master’s Coordinator. We always aim students to apply for an internship in 5-star hotels or in a leading international chain where there might be opportunities for future employment. 

At the end of the programme graduates are qualified to become:

• Director of Rooms
• Director of Food and Beverage
• Director of Marketing
• Director of Sales
• Director of Finance
• Director of Purchasing
• Cost Controller
• Quality Manager
• Accounting Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Public Relations / PR Manager
• Reservations Manager
• Revenue Manager
• Groups and Conventions Director
• Director of Operations
• Director of Human Resources
• Community Manager
• Guest experience Manager/Director

Objectives

The Master's Degree in Hospitality Management is designed to equip students with the  necessary theory and practical training to excel in their personal and professional  development as managers in the international hospitality industry.

The curriculum is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of  all major hotel departments and divisions, both theoretically and practically, to ensure their  future success as directors and managers.

The internship component, comprising 500 hours, is developed in collaboration with  established hotels and hotel chains, and allows students to apply their newly acquired  knowledge in a practical setting. This hands-on experience is essential to their  employability, as it enhances their understanding of the hospitality industry. Students are  also able to raise the internship hours up to 1250 to further enhance their skills and  knowledge.

Why UCAM?

By studying the Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management / Máster en Dirección de Hoteles y Empresas de Restauración students will be able to carry out internships in large national and international hospitality companies (hotels, catering groups, cruise ships, catering, events, etc.) and learn from great professional mentors. In addition, they will receive excellent personalised attention from the institution