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International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management 

Embark on a career in the tourism sector with the Rome Business School's International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management. The program provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience on promoting Italian food and wine in partnership with Castello di Volognano.

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Formula International
Method On Campus
Language English
Start Date October 2025
Enrollment 62%
Available seats 16
Scholarship valid until May 16th
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International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management Overview

The International Master in Tourism and Hospitality enables you to build a tourist journey that integrates local cultures, environments, and flavors through an approach aimed at increasing knowledge through the pleasure of all senses. Equip yourself with general core knowledge in management, and specialize in the tourism and hospitality management industry, in particular tourism systems, customer service, hospitality, and digital communication.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify fundamental concepts, theories and best practices in the tourism and hospitality industry, in areas such as hospitality management, event planning, marketing strategies, and cultural tourism.​
  2. Elaborate problem-solving strategies for real-world situations, in areas such as guest relations, event coordination, hotel operations, and destination marketing.
  3. Evaluate market trends, consumer behavior, and business opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sector, with a focus on sustainable and responsible development.
  4. Apply communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas, persuade stakeholders, and deliver exceptional customer service.
  5. Demonstrate independence and collaboration in the work environment, exhibiting professionalism, accountability, and effective teamwork.

Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:

Real link with companies

An international network of companies’ partners to help young and senior professional in building their careers and RBS to create the better learning experience possible, thanks to Business Practice LAB, Company visits, in class exercises and exclusive lecturers.

Internationality

Rome Business School is proudly the most international business school in Italy, being able to immerse our students in a stimulating environment, thanks to our international faculty, our exclusive Bootcamps in Silicon Valley, Barcelona, Paris, Rome and Tuscany and mixed ethnicity in our classes.

Professional Impact

Our higher purpose is to build managers and leaders. For this reason, we’ve built our Masters around our student’s professional and personal growth, providing different service and experiences, just like our Career Service, multiple company meetings, Company Shadowing, Individual Coaching sessions and a soft skills program.

Higher Purpose

Following our motto, Better Managers for a Better World, an entire section of our Masters is fully dedicated to higher purpose in business, Corporate Social Responsibility and creation of a sustainable approach and mindset to business

Why choose our International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management?

Career Impact

98% placement rate, with over 70% of students finding a new job within six months finishing the Master and over 50% before the completion of the Master. Students are working in Companies like Rocco Forte Hotels, Marriott Hotels and Travel Hub.

Business in Action

  • Business Practice Lab in partnership with W Rome, incorporated by Marriot.
  • Meet Managers, do a Hands-on class and get on a task.
  • Designing a Luxury Customer Experience for a High-End Resort: Create a plan to enhance the luxury customer experience at a high-end resort, applying key concepts of luxury service and customer satisfaction.
  • Do a 5* Hotel Evaluation and Ranking Analysis.

Experience Italy

  • 1 Week Bootcamp on Tourism, Food, Wine & Experiential Luxury in Tuscany.
  • Explore the wine and gastronomic culture in Italy, visit following wineries: Sting farmil Palagio, Borro's winery, Salcheto​, Castel Volognano, Sting farmil Palagio. Participation optional. ​

Preparation for the CHIA - Certified Hotel Industry Analytics​

Preparation for the CHIA - Certified Hotel Industry Analytics – offered as an elective course.

International Bootcamp

Think big and go global, choose among 4 continents and 12 International Bootcamps in Rome, Tuscany, Paris, Barcelona, Nigeria, Qatar, London, China, Porto, Dublin, Grand Tour of Italy or Silicon Valley (US), have an immersive and stimulating experience, focused on the topics of the business world.

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Program: International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management 

Stand out as an innovative and responsible leader, ready to make an impact in the world and achieve a career milestone with a master which provides great exposure to companies and industry professionals. 

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Develop core managerial skills & innovative perspective in the tourism and Hospitality management

During the first module of the International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management, students will learn how to:

  • Managerial Economics
    This module aims to prepare students by providing them with the essentials of entrepreneurship and business planning.
  • Management Accounting for Decision Making
    The course focuses on the financial aspects of business decisions giving students an overview of the accounting tools useful and most used for short and long-term decision making such as cost management, budgeting, CVP analysis, and investment appraisal techniques.
  • Business Strategy
    Through this module, students will know how to understand the long-term direction and strategy of a company, and will be able to identify the strategic business units of organizations.
  • Financial Statement Analysis
    This course aims at equipping students with an understanding of financial statements and their usefulness for decision making.
  • Project & Operations Management
    With this module, students will be able to manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach in solving problems.
  • Marketing: Traditional and Digital
    Students will learn the application of marketing principles in organizational decision making.
  • Human Resource Management
    This subject area focuses on strategic human resource issues such as workforce acquisition, development, motivation and retention.
  • Data Analytics ​for Managers
    This course is designed to equip students with the basic knowledge needed to analyze and interpret large sets of data, to make effective business decisions and strategies.
Create impactful marketing, Digital Communicatoin & Sales of touristic offerings

During the second module of the International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management, students will learn how to:

1.Understanding Tourism: Its Origins, Systems & Growth

  • Organization and Environmental Factors of the Tourism System
  • Historical Evolution and Impact of Tourism
  • Development of Local Tourism through Physical Heritage
  • Global Customer Relationship Management in Tourism

2.Digital Tourism, Communication & Advanced Sales Techniques

  • Digital Travel Design and Strategies for Online Commercialization
  • Digital Excellence in Customer Care and Public Relations for Tourism and Hospitality
  • Advanced Sales Techniques and Tools for Travel Sales
  • Performance Measurement and Business Analytics in Tourism

3.Global Tourism and Experiential Journeys

  • Techniques for Designing Immersive Travel Experiences
  • Exploration of Global Tourism Niches: Culinary, Cultural, Luxury, Sustainable Tourism
  • Glamor in motion: the fusion of fashion, sports and tourism
  • Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
  • Best Practices in Destination Management

4.Advanced Hospitality Management and Leadership Development

  • Hotel and Hospitality Management Strategies
  • Focus on Luxury Hospitality: Enhancing Guest Experience
  • Site Inspection and Evaluation Techniques
  • Franchising in Hospitality: Opportunities and Challenges
  • Hotel Mergers & Acquisitions: Strategies and Integration
Develop effective & sustainable performance in the global tourism and its system

During the third module of the International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management, students will learn how to:

5.Emerging Trends: Technology and Legal Compliance

  • Legislative Frameworks and Regulations in Tourism
  • Advanced IT Solutions: Booking Systems and Emerging Technologies

6.Innovation in Tourism and Sustainable Practices

  • Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Planning for Tourism
  • Implementing Sustainable Tourism Certification Programs
  • Disruptive Trends in the Hospitality Industry
  • Local Community engagement in Tourism Development
  • Building ethical and responsible organizations
Why Electives?

The goal of Rome Business School is to develop future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to capitalize on the benefits of digitalization, go global, and have a positive impact on society.

Electives are ideal tools for students to improve their employability by focusing on high-demand skills. ​

  • Electives assist students in carving out a niche for themselves and becoming more competitive.
  • Electives expose students to courses they might not have encountered otherwise.
  • Electives provide a one-of-a-kind curriculum that fosters life and career skills.
  • Elective courses are organized in 7 main areasof interest:

Macro Area I ​

Next Gen Business: Innovation, AI and Digital Growth

  • Area 1: Innovation & Growth
  • Area 2: AI4 Business: Shaping the Future ​
  • Area 3: Tech & Digitalization

 

Macro Area II​

Global Business Excellence

 

  • Area 4: Industry Business Excellence
  • Area 5: International Business
  • Area 6: Global Electives with RBS international partner Business Schools
  • Area 7: Introduction to preparation for professional certifications​
Practice Lab | In partnership with W Hotel Rome

 

Rome Business School Practice Lab is the place where theoretical concepts are put in practice and participants learn through experience. The Lab is run by W Hotel Rome managers who will examine different specialist knowledge, work on exercises and network, while sharing their experience and expertise with the students. This Lab is entirely run by W Hotel Rome managers with whom you will create strategy to guide customer’s through the customer’s journey of W Hotel Rome.

 

Business in Action - Hands-on Lab

The Global Trends lab consists of 2 virtual sessions:

Session 1: How to Find Sources to Identify Global Trends  Identify sources and monitor Global trends Deep Dive into the Global World Trends Shaping the World of Today – guest speakers from UN, UNIDO, ILO. Examples of Global Trends:

  • The Future of Work
  • Ethics of AI and Big Data
  • The World in 2030: Future Scenarios

Session 2: Understand the impact of global trends on businesses, and explore ways in which businesses can adapt and transform based on future trends and forward-thinking strategies

Capstone Project

At the conclusion of your course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills by taking on a genuine business problem. Utilize your skills to spot chances and develop a strategy that is genuinely creative.

Take on a genuine business challenge. You might decide to work in a small group, come up with an online sales plan, or design a loyalty programme for various generations.

Two case studies from two genuine firms will be provided to you so that you can put your master’s course knowledge to the test.

Previous years’ experiences 

The Practical Challenge:

Developing new strategy and marketing promotion to market the Castel Volognano as a wedding venue Company Volognano Azienda.

 

Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

Throughout the week, you will have an intensive and fully immersive business experience, facing challenges, interacting with managers, students, and lecturers, and developing your own project, which will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp Experience.

The Barcelona Bootcamp is included with this master.

 

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Rome Business School International Bootcamp Experiences

 

Change your life forever: discover where the World of Technology was born and grown. Boost your network and share your business ideas with high level managers, start-ups incubators and venture capitalists.

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Immerse yourself in the capital of fashion and luxury, and live the real rise of the business. Learn how to combine creation and management in the industry house to be applied in all types of companies.

Develop and manage a completely new business idea through the Google Ventures Methodology: The Design Sprint. Discover how innovation is leading the change of the global market and challenge your managerial and entrepreneurial projects to become real.

Discover and develop unique opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment with a traditional yet modern approach to business.

The aim is to mix together contents and network to become leaders in the strategy of your current or future company.

Experience Italy through a native person’s perspective by a cultural exploration and understanding of not only the process of winemaking, but mostly the convivial importance of food and wine.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to do business, generate growth as a socially responsible leader and discover the giant of Africa.

Join our immersive bootcamp in London to explore the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive the world of finance and banking forward. Gain insights into the cutting-edge world of digital finance and learn from industry experts. Unlock your potential in this rapidly evolving field!

Discover the cutting-edge world of e-Commerce and Digital Marketing at our immersive bootcamp in China. Gain insights into the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive online businesses forward in one of the most enriching countries of this century.

Join our new Porto Bootcamp to gain practical insights into sustainability and ESG management. Engage with industry experts, enhance your skills in responsible business practices, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Porto while advancing your career. 

Join our new Dublin Bootcamp to gain hands-on experience with global data, connect with industry leaders, and enhance your career prospects. Immerse yourself in the tech scene and enjoy Dublin’s rich culture while learning cutting-edge data skills.

Expand your network of industry professionals and meet distinguished arts and culture professionals and managers in four of the most important Italian cities in terms of cultural heritage: Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples. 

Your Mentors

An International Leading Team | CAB

The Corporate Advisory Board embodies the spirit of collaboration between the academic world and the real management sphere by becoming one of the key players in the Quality Assurance Process, the process of continuous improvement of the Rome Business School’s range of Management Training programs.

Composed of 103 Leaders, Managers and Professionals from key areas of National and International Businesses, through the Corporate Advisory Board, Rome Business School activates a process of continuously updating its training programs, relying on numerous business interactions and inputs provided by the members of the committee in the annual meetings and discussions with the school.

 

103 Members
14 CEO and General Management
29 Marketing and Sales Communication

Career and Entrepreneurship Services

Throughout your International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management, you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years’ experience in education, we help young talents and managers to build their future, guiding them along the path that best suits their capabilities, desires and professional goals.  

To give our students the best support achieving their professional objectives, we’ve structured our Career Service into two core areas: 

 

Occupational Pathways

The Occupational Pathways will help you develop the knowledge, market insights and tools that you need to pursue a successful career in a specific industry. You will benefit from valuable connections with top companies and recruiters. 

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Entrepreneurial Pathways

Are you planning to start up your own business or dreaming about becoming the fresh and innovative driving force within an organization? We will equip you with skills and knowledge to discover, test and improve your entrepreneurial skills, develop a business idea and finally launch your own business.

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The master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:

  • Hotel Manager
  • Resort Manager
  • Food Service Director
  • Hotel Sales Director
  • Airline Manager
  • Guest Relations Manager
  • Catering Manager
  • Events Manager
  • Spa Manager
  • Tourism Marketing Manager

Faculty

Rome Business School’s International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management are held by highly selected international university professors, trainers and business managers, drawn from a variety of operational and professional fields, from merchandiser to lawyer, from entrepreneurship to coach and speaker.  The teaching approach is aimed at the acquisition of know-how, skills currently required by the market

 

Program Director

Camilla Carrega Bartolini

Owner and CEO of Azienda Agricola Volognano, she graduated from the University of Florence with a degree in Viticulture and Oenology and a master's in Oenology.

She has been a wine instructor, President of the Department of Vine, and Academic Coordinator of Food and Wine Studies at Apicius International School of Hospitality in Florence. She has also traveled multiple times to the United States to promote the Italian lifestyle through food and wine, collaborating with the James Beard Foundation in New York and several American universities. Camilla has been the Academic Programs Coordinator at Gambero Rosso in Rome.

 

She is also a mentor at Startupbootcamp FoodTech, the leading startup accelerator supporting and scaling companies that innovate and revolutionize the food industry, where she mentors in areas related to food and wine management, business models, and international education. free consultant in branding and communication strategy for Food Beverage companies. She’s also Board Member of Consorzio Chianti Colli Fiorentini. Program Director of the Master in Food & Beverage and Tourism and Hospitality at Rome Business School.

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Davide Scarparo​ RBS Professor

Former Partnership Manager at Expedia Group. Many years of experience gained in the field of tourism and sport events. After many years' experiences in luxury hotels, such as Forte Village, he oversaw the project 'incoming' for the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, the most important tennis tournament in Italy. He’s currently Business Developer at Pezzilli & Company, and runs his own business in the agri- food sector.

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Diana Lenzi​ CEJA Young Farmers - President

After a few years as a chef in various restaurants in Rome, out of love and necessity, she took over the management of the Fattoria di Petroio in 2008. She is part of the Women in Wine and Young Agricultural Entrepreneurs organization (ANGA) which works assiduously to complete Petroio as well higher levels of excellence in respect of its history and traditions. From 2021, she’s president of CEJA Young Farmers, CEJA is the voice of Europe’s next generation of farmers to the European institutions. CEJA’s main objective is to promote a younger and innovative agricultural sector across the EU 28 and to create good working and living conditions for young people setting up in farming and those who are already “Young Farmers”.

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Massimo Coppetti Wine Educator & Hospitality Consultant

Wine Educator & Hospitality Consultant for traditional and sustainable catering. He has 10+ years of experience in the world of catering as Founder, Owner and Manager of various restaurants (Ristorante Sabatini, Trattoria Cavolo Nero, Ristorante Dolce Vita, etc.). Since 2004 he is a faculty member of FUA Apicius Apicius International School of Hospitality is the first International School of Hospitality in Italy,in Florence.

Alessandro-Zucconi
Alessandro Zucconi Digital Tourism Professor at Tor Vergata University

Alessandro Zucconi is a tourism and business management professional with solid experience in both academia and practice. A graduate of the University of Roma Tre and a specialist in digital tourism at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Zucconi has held teaching positions at prestigious institutions and worked as general manager at Hotel Grifo. Currently, he is the general manager of Multichain Software, leading innovative projects in the tourism technology sector. His skills range from product promotion and training to project management and destination marketing, reflecting an unwavering commitment to innovation and development in the tourism sector.

Alessandro Fiorentino ​
Alessandro Fiorentino ​ MODE Consulting Srl - Partner

Former Member of the Board of Directors at Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, he is currently Senior Partner at MODE Consulting Srl, a consulting company specialized in transport and tourism industries. Senior professional with 30 years of professional experience. Has worked in large organizations (Deloitte, Trenitalia Italian railways) and small start-up businesses. Skilled in strategic planning, service marketing, organizational design and capacity building with direct experience in hospitality, tourism, travel, railway operations, asset management, corporate governance. Lecturer at different educational institutions. Geographical areas of work experience: Italy and West Europe, Africa, Asia.

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Danilo Di Pasquale Owner of the Company Suite24 - Hotel Business Development

With a Master's Degree in Hospitality Administration & Management at Cornell University, he is now Owner of the Company Suite24, a consulting company dealing with Hotel Business Development and Management. He is also Cluster Operations Director at Bianconi Ospitalità, a hotel and restaurant group in Norcia from 2 centuries, Furthermore, he has over 20 years of experience in the managerial sector working in various hotels.

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Sara Caprasecca Marketing Consultant

She worked in the world of international logistics between 2008 and 2015 as an Operation Manager, then in tourism, in luxury fashion as a Product Developer and then dedicated herself to Digital Marketing in many industries. Graduated in Humanities and Massmedia Communication, she is specialized in Digital Communication and Strategies, holds a Master in Digital Transformation for SMEs and a Master in Blockchain Management. She is currently studying Cognitive Science of Language and Action with a focus on data ethics.

Paolo Maria Baggioni
Paolo Maria Baggioni Member of the European Union Supervisory Council in China

A Human Resources leader with 20+ years experience, both locally and internationally, focusing on building an high performing culture to ensure enduring success to the company through customized cutting-edge development programs that bring double digit revenue growth overcoming organizational resistance. He’s currently adjunct professor at LUMSA, and free lance consultant and coach. Among his previous experiences, he was Regional HR Director - Southern Europe, at MoneyGram International, Human Resources Manager at Il Messaggero, Flight Staff industrial relations Manager at Alitalia.

Admission process

Rome Business School works hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That is why, in order to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows:

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Evaluation of credentials
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Application Confirmation
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Selection Interview
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Admission
Enrollment

The goal of the admissions process is to confirm the candidate’s qualification to enrol in the International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management. The candidate’s academic background, prior experiences in the Master’s programme topics, and motivation will all be taken into consideration when evaluating them. The application will be reviewed by the academic committee of the Rome Business School after it has been submitted. It is crucial to deliver all necessary documentation in order to guarantee the suitability of the application.

 

International Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management:

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Payment

Payment of the participation fee of € 9,400 can be made in the following ways:

  • Installments from moments of enrollment (earlier enrollment for more installments)
  • Full Payment with an additional discount of -10%

Scholarships

Based on their personal profile, experience and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. In fact, Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic hedges can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.

 

  1. Early Enrollment Incentive
  2. Lifelong Learning Scholarship
  3. Academic Excellence Scholarship
  4. Executive Women Scholarship
  5. Entrepreneurial Grant
  6. Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship
  7. Student Loan Assistance Grant

 

Competition for scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

 

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Student Testimonials

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Andres S.​ - Colombia​ Bulgari Hotels – Guest Services​
Being an international business school, RBS permits its students to create a robust network of contacts and friends from all around the world; which allows us to enrich ourselves by interacting with different cultures, languages and even disciplines. I truly think that people are the most important and engaging part of any academical and professional experience.
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RBS encourages us to participate in an international environment as part of their vision, and I have shared that kind of vision since high school. Choosing RBS means coming in touch with new perspectives and building strong ties that overcome distances. I love meeting people from all over the world and expanding my network through different events. Since it is located in the eternal city, I have had great opportunities to succeed in my career path while I learnt the Italian language and culture. In the meantime, it also gave me a chance to improve my analytical skills.
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I would recommend RBS to other students who are really interested in what is behind everything we have studied before, to know what is really behind the theory. RBS gives you the opportunity to know how the business world really works from the hands of authentic people who love their work and want to transmit that passion to the new generations that are coming.
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