Business Administration in Tourism

Are you dreaming to build a career in tourism? Being a globally significant industry, tourism is one of highly developed sectors of the Russian economy. But without the in-depth knowledge of the local specifics and regional peculiarities it would be difficult to operate in the market. The RosNOU English-taught master’s degree program «Business Management in Tourism» is aimed to provide students with a broad range of theoretical and practice-oriented knowledge to help them to become highly efficient professionals. The programme covers the regulatory framework in the field of tourism, business projects’ development, planning and control, branding, economic and anti-crisis management as well as risk hedging. Studying at RosNOU, you will deepen your knowledge about unique objects of natural heritage in Russia, its historical and cultural monuments and national traditions which without a doubt will give you a competitive advantage in the tourist services market.

You will also have the chance to have as a minor «Red tourism» module. This is a very prospective direction of tourism in Russia, related to the history of the Communist Party and the life of communist leaders, involving pilgrimage to the «places of power» of the Communist Party and visiting places where its leader Vladimir Lenin lived and worked.

Why should you choose this program?

Lectures are delivered by renowned professors and lecturers, including guest lecturers from companies;
Students regularly participate in research activities: seminars, international student projects;
Students are trained to work in modern information systems as well as learn about modern digital technologies;
Under the program, teachers and students conduct joint research and participate in the implementation of real projects and cases from companies;
The program provides students with a unique combination of fundamental knowledge about business management in tourism.

About the program

Persons with a bachelor's or specialist's qualification, confirmed by state-recognized documents, are allowed to the competitive selection for training in Master Program. Recommended to have background in the following fields: Tourism Hospitality Management Economics	Job positions and Career opportunities. Graduates of the program are in demand at independent hotels and hotel chains, as well as travel companies, they are successfully interviewed by large travel, tourism and hospitality industry companies for the following positions: Head of Sales Department of Travel Agency or Tour Operator Head of Marketing Department of Tour Operator or Travel Agencies Network Development Director of the Tour Operator or Network of Authorized Agencies Business Analyst in Tourism Head of MICE and EVENT Departments Director of the Tourist Information Center
Degree awarded MSc (Master of Science) State Accredited diploma with the European Diploma Supplement	Program duration 2 years, full-time 1 semester abroad (optional) or 1 to 2 semesters at a partner university
Total workload / Credits 120 ECTS	Tuition fee per year: 294 000 Rubles Tuition fee per term: 147 000 Rubles
Language The program is taught in English	After studies the graduates will be able to: make analysis of statistical observations to forecast strategic changes in the tourism market; efficiently apply skills and knowledge in the field of economics for insuring and hedging against risks in tourism activities and modern innovative and communication technologies in tourism; apply modern innovative and communication technologies to ensure the competitiveness of tourist attractions.

Obligatory part

Б1.О.01 Critical analysis and methods for solving problem situations in science

Total workload of the discipline: 3 credits (108 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.02 Project management

Total workload of the discipline: 5 credits (180 academic hours)

Form of assessment: exam

Б1.О.03 Modern technologies of team building in the organization

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.04 Business intercultural communication in a foreign language

Total workload of the discipline: 5 credits (180 academic hours)

Form of assessment: exam

Б1.О.05 Culture and intercultural interaction

Total workload of the discipline: 3 credits (108 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.06 Personal efficiency technology

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.07 Formation of business processes of a tourism organization based on the introduction of technological innovations and software in the field of tourism

Total workload of the discipline: 4 credits (144 academic hours)

Form of assessment: exam

Б1.О.08 Strategic tourism management

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credit points (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.09 Quality management systems for tourism services

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.10 Tourism Marketing Management

Total workload of the discipline: 4 credits (144 academic hours)

Form of assessment: exam

Б1.О.11 Development of economic decisions in the field of tourism and assessment of their effectiveness

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.12 Crisis situations in the tourism industry and ways to solve them based on a systematic approach

Total workload of the discipline: 5 credits (180 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.13 Multicultural technologies in tourism business

Total workload of the discipline: 3 credits (108 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.14 Scientific bases of research of tourist and recreational resources

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.О.15 Pedagogical excellence

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

The part formed by the participants in the educational process

Б1.B.01 Economic methods and models of business management

Total workload of the discipline: 6 credits (216 academic hours)

Form of assessment: exam, term paper

Б1.B.02 Development of projects in the tourism industry at various levels of management

Total workload of the discipline: 4 credits (144 academic hours)

Form of assessment: exam

Б1.B.03 Professional systems and technological innovations in tourism

Total workload of the discipline: 4 credits (144 academic hours)

Form of assessment: exam

Б1.B.04 Statistical studies of the tourist market

Total workload of the discipline: 4 credits (144 academic hours)

Form of assessment: exam

Б1.B.05 Forecasting and hedging risks in tourism

Total workload of the discipline: 4 credits (144 academic hours)

Form of assessment: exam

Optional disciplines (modules) 1

Б1.B.ДB.01.01 State policy in the field of tourism development

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.B.ДB.01.01 State regulation of tourist activities

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Optional Disciplines (modules) 2

Б1.B.ДB.02.01 Tourist destinations: strategy and tactics of their development

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Б1.B.ДB.02.01 Technologies for tourism and recreation design and development of territories

Total workload of the discipline: 2 credits (72 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Electives

ФТД.01 Employment issues and career management

Total workload of the discipline: 1 credit (36 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

ФТД.02 Organizational Culture Management

Total workload of the discipline: 1 credit (36 academic hours)

Form of assessment: pass-or-fail exam

Additional Benefits

Moscow is a very exciting place to live. With it’s dramatic history, culture, arts, dynamic and cosmopolitan lifestyle and an active social life can never be considered boring. You really get the feeling in Moscow that anything is possible.

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