Overview

This degree from Gonzaga University is designed for those who recognize that modern travel and tourism systems demand ethical, sustainable and culturally sensitive management. We want to take hospitality and management to the next level and address the most complex challenges facing global destinations, from accessibility and climate change impact to over and under-tourism, all while learning with, and in service to, the communities of Florence, one of the world's most beautiful and intensively managed destinations in the world, and for this degree, Florence becomes your living classroom.

Career Outlook: Global Roles in Destination Management

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) projects the tourism industry will create 449 million jobs by 2034, making this U.S. Master’s credential earned in Italy a powerful asset for your future.

Graduates will be prepared for rewarding careers in a variety of roles including:

Destination Manager
Sustainable Tourism Consultant
Policy Analyst for Travel and Tourism
Community Development Officer
International NGO Program Director
Heritage Conservation Consultant
C-Suite Executives across the Travel & Tourism Industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

PROSEM: Topics & Methods in DSTM
Mobility Justice & Ethical Tourism
Planning & Coordination for Tourism
Sociology & Psychology of Travel
Food Justice: History hilosophy of Food
Business Administration & Affective Hospitality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Florence, Italy

Disciplines

Hospitality Management View 19 other Masters in Hospitality Management in Italy

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Official Transcripts
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resumé
Interview

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

30000 USD / year

≈ 30000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30000 USD / year

≈ 30000 USD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

30000 USD / year

≈ 30000 USD / year

Living costs

Florence

Italy

850 - 1300 EUR / month

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

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