Highlights
Tuition fee
15000 EUR / year
726 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
15000 EUR / year
726 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Campus location
Innsbruck, Austria
Campus location
Innsbruck, Austria
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Entrepreneurship and Tourism Master’s degree offered by MCI - The Entrepreneurial School® offers an innovative and hands-on knowledge transfer through international study tours. A career-friendly time model and semesters adapted to the tourism seasons allow you to gain professional experience alongside your studies.

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Overview

The Entrepreneurship and Tourism Master programme at the MCI - The Entrepreneurial School® aims to professionalize entrepreneurship in the tourism and leisure industry. Current challenges in the tourism and leisure industry, including digitalization, sustainability, and consumer behavior, are integrated into the curriculum. In addition to gaining an overall understanding of trends and current developments in international tourism, independent entrepreneurial thinking and action play a key role throughout the course.

The two majors "Strategic Management & Tourism" (in German) and "Marketing Management & Tourism" (in English) give you the opportunity to specialize according to your interests.

While Studying

The master's programme in Entrepreneurship & Tourism distinguishes itself through academic quality, close ties to the tourism sector, interdisciplinarity and international orientation. In addition, the programme also teaches soft skills such as leadership, innovation, and intercultural competencies within the context of the tourism and leisure industry. This will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of this dynamic sector. Together with international experts, you will discuss and reflect on highly relevant issues related to the competitiveness of businesses and destinations at both local and international level. This way, you can benefit from the high practical relevance.

Learning Goals

In order to ensure the transfer of learning and to enable students to develop relevant competencies, MCI has defined clear cross-curricular learning goals. These describe, in detail, the knowledge and skills acquired by our graduates on completion of their studies at MCI.

After Studying

Studying at MCI is an investment in a successful future. Through close cooperation with industry and the practical orientation of all courses, MCI graduates are in particularly high demand on the job market and have several job offers even before graduation.

Professional Opportunities

The master's degree programme aims to train entrepreneurial managers for the tourism and leisure industry. Accordingly, graduates can look forward to entrepreneurial tasks in key sectors of the tourism and leisure industry. This primarily includes:

  • DMO - Destination Management Organizations (TVB, LTO, NTO)
  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Event management
  • Leisure, sports, and health facilities
  • Tourism and leisure consulting, consulting
  • Cable car industry
  • Tour operators, travel portals

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Tourism Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • International Tourism
  • Destination Management
  • Development & Innovation
  • Academic Research & Studies

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Application Deadlines 2025/2026

  • Date 1: November 9, 2025

  • Date 2: February 8, 2026

  • Date 3: April 12, 2026

  • Date 4: May 31, 2026

Language

English, German
TOEFL® IBT
85
IELTS
6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Innsbruck, Austria

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
85
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • To be admitted to the Master programme applicants require a Bachelor degree diploma. This would especially refer to Bachelor degrees in business scienes with a focus on the tourism- and leisure industries.
  • Graduates with a degree in economics require a minimum of 45 ECTS credits in the area of economics, and ideally, they would have a minimum of a one-year work experiences in the area tourism & leisure.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    15000 EUR / year
    15000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    726 EUR / year
    726 EUR / year

Additional Details

EUR 363,36 / semester plus membership fee for the Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) for EU and EEA citizens

Living costs

Innsbruck

Austria
800 - 1300 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

  • Prestigious Scholarships

International degree seeking students, who are citizens of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area, can avail of a range of prestigious scholarships.Our MCI scholarships may cover up to 50% of your tuition fee. We aim to reward outstanding achievement and support you make a positive impact on your studies and careers.Check our website for more information.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Entrepreneurship and Tourism.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
MCI Global Scholarship

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MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®
Innsbruck, Austria
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Partner University Scholarship

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MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®
Innsbruck, Austria
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility in Austria

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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