Tourism Career Lab
People
Course director
Assistant
Description
Learners awarded a Master in International Tourism can aim at exiting careers in several related fields – in particular: Government, Industry Associations and Research; Destination Management and Marketing; Travel Trade (Tour Operators and Travel Agencies); Transportation and Accommodation; Events and Conferences. This is the experience of MT alumnae/i, who will share with current students their career paths, everyday working life, and future professional scenarios.
Objectives
Goal of this lab is to help current learners to figure out possible careers in Tourism, to meet professionals with a similar academic background, to promote knowledge sharing and opportunities for further collaborations with the industry and related institutional players.
During the course, students will also prepare and improve their CVs. They will also explore in detail open positions in specific job markets, so to be better prepared to apply for them.
Teaching mode
In presence
Learning methods
Classes are organized as follows: presentations by alumnae/i, discussions with current students, and group projects aimed at mapping specific job market needs.
Examination information
Learners will be tested through individual activities and a presentation during the lab.
Education
- Master of Arts in Economics and Communication in International Tourism (COM), Lecture, 2nd year
