Overview

Travel is one of the world’s most powerful industries. It connects cultures, drives economies, and shapes how people experience the world. It’s also one of the most urgent to transform.

This MSc-Master of Science program trains the leaders who will do both: create extraordinary experiences and build the sustainable models that make them last.

You’ll develop the expertise to design, manage, and reinvent tourism and events with environmental responsibility and social impact at their core. And you’ll do it from Lyon : one of France’s most vibrant cultural and gastronomic destinations, a living case study in itself.

You’ll graduate ready to lead in an industry that is actively looking for people who can make sustainability not a constraint, but a competitive advantage.

Study in Lyon — 100% in English, on our historic city-centre campus.

Post-study work visa: from 6 months up to 2 years to live and work in France after graduation.

Accreditation

AACSB

CGE-accredited

Best European Business School, Financial Times Ranking

Programme Structure

Curriculum

Year 1 – International Business Foundations

S7: Responsible Management · Data Management · Research Methodology · AI for Business · Career Project · International Marketing · Corporate Governance · Leadership in International Management · Dynamics of Foreign Direct Investment

S8: Strategy & Implementation · Research Application · Cultural Diversity · Business Intelligence · Career Project · International Finance · Business Law · Risk Management

Year 2 – MSc Specialisation (4 blocks)

Block 1 – Innovative Strategy for Sustainable Tourism Circular economy · eco-design · territorial demographics · value chain management

Block 2 – Deploying a Sustainable Tourism Strategy Services marketing · sustainable business models · masterclasses

Block 3 – Responsible Events Project management · B2B marketing · big data · event law

Block 4 – Sustainable Tourist Destination Hotel strategies · destination management · revenue management · risk management

Audience

Open to anyone with a B2 level in English. Three entry formats:

2-year program – Bachelor's +3 (180 ECTS minimum)
1-year program – Bachelor's +4 (240 ECTS minimum)
1-year program (career changers) – Bachelor's +3 (180 ECTS) + 5 years of significant professional experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lyon, France

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Event Management Tourism & Leisure View 8 other Masters in Event Management in France

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at ESDES Business School and/or in France, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12800 EUR / year

≈ 12800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

12500 EUR / year

≈ 12500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Early Bird: save 10% by registering 5 months ahead.

Excellence scholarships cover 10–30% of tuition.

Living costs

Lyon

France

550 - 900 EUR / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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