Master's Degree in Tourism Management and Engineering - Continuing Education

Master's degree for professionals

A high value-added journey

Our MIT Master's degree in Tourism Management & Engineering, offered as a continuing education program, is available in a customized format to provide:

  • A high value-added program in the Savoie Mont Blanc region focused on education and close relationships
  • Progressive validation with a focus on learning and securing each learner's path

This training program is designed to closely match the expectations of companies. Our MIT master's degree is intended for employees, entrepreneurs, or those in career transition. Discover the 2026 training calendar.

The Master's degree is accessible through the validation of personal and professional experience.
This program, in partnership with the Club des Entreprises, enjoys strong support from the socio-economic world. 

The Master's program is featured in the press: A new Master's degree in "Tourism Management and Engineering" to train professionals

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Training pedagogy

Active teaching methods

You will discover a comprehensive, progressive, and innovative educational program, the result of collaboration between recognized professionals in the sector, influential public and private industry players, and the university's teaching teams:  

  • A variety of teaching methods, ranging from traditional lectures to interactive business games, role-playing simulations, and practical application assignments.
  • A structured progression through a 6-block skills approach, enabling gradual and comprehensive knowledge acquisition.

Each module is validated by a formal exam, and each skill set leads to a university certification to secure each student's progress.

The objectives

This course, developed as part of continuing education, has the following objectives:

  • Develop in-depth expertise in the field of tourism and hospitality
  • Strengthen managerial and leadership skills to gain access to positions of responsibility
  • Understanding the new issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the tourism industry
  • Strengthen international and intercultural skills
  • Raise awareness and drive the transition to sustainable tourism
  • Accelerate the power of networking and collaboration
  • Acquire research methodology skills in the field of tourism

The MIT Master's degree is awarded upon completion of six skill sets totaling 360 hours of classroom instruction, comprising 15 modules of 20 hours each, as well as the research module (module 6).

Program organization

The entire MIT master's program takes place over a period of 12 to 15 months, depending on how long it takes the participant to write their thesis. The program comprises a total of 360 hours of training, divided into skill blocks.

In a context marked by multiple challenges, building and managing a strong brand goes far beyond the simple need to stand out in a competitive market. Much more than just a commercial showcase, the brand plays a crucial role as a strategic guide, a factor of cohesion, and a creator of meaning in collective action. Download the Block 1 – MIT brochure.

It also represents the ideal level for reflection and integration of societal commitments at the heart of the strategic vision. This approach makes it possible to develop a brand strategy in line with the unique identity of its territory, identify promising markets, and explore new opportunities. It also promotes the establishment of cross-functional, participatory, and collaborative governance, thus ensuring the brand's sustainability in a constantly changing environment.

3 modules within this block:
Module 1.1: Identify your major strategic directions and seize new market opportunities (domestic or international)
Module 1.2: Develop a brand strategy consistent with the identity of your territory
Module 1.3: Unleash inventiveness through innovation management and brand governance

In the demanding tourism and hospitality sector, competition to attract and retain customers is fierce. Customers are looking for much more than just service; they want memorable experiences that will stay with them long after they leave. Download the Block 2 – MIT brochure.

As a manager or professional, you know that the key to success lies in the ability to create unique and engaging interactions, subtly influence customer behavior, and maintain lasting relationships. That's why this block offers you a comprehensive course, with modules on experiential marketing, Nudge Marketing, and customer relationship management (CRM), to equip you with the skills you need to excel in an environment where every detail counts.

Take up the challenge and discover how to transform your approach, build customer loyalty, and stand out in an increasingly demanding market.

3 modules within this block:
Module 2.1: Creating memorable experiences for your customers by integrating experiential marketing
Module 2.2: Encouraging the adoption of new customer behaviors intuitively with Nudge Marketing
Module 2.3: Developing a customer relationship management and CRM strategy to optimize interactions with customers

In the fascinating world of Tourism and Hospitality, commercial performance is of paramount importance.

The challenges are numerous and complex: how can prices, sales volumes, and profits be managed effectively in a volatile and highly competitive market? How can an effective distribution strategy be developed? How can performance be monitored and actions adapted in line with actual sales? Management requires an in-depth understanding of the market, strategic price analysis, and careful volume management to ensure profitability and growth. Download the Block 3 – MIT brochure.

Taking on these business challenges means committing to staying at the forefront of the industry, seizing growth opportunities, and leading your team to lasting success. If you're ready to tackle these issues head-on, this course will give you the tools and knowledge you need to maximize your business performance.

3 modules within this block:
Module 3.1: Raising awareness among your teams about revenue management techniques
Module 3.2: Building a distribution strategy to reach as many customers as possible
Module 3.3: Managing the commercial performance (price, volume, profits) of your business unit in its market

Managers in the tourism sector face challenges in team management. Strengthening your day-to-day managerial effectiveness, managing intercultural issues, integrating diversity, and mastering communication in English are three major challenges for the tourism and hospitality industry. Download the Block 4 – MIT brochure.

How can cultural differences be reconciled to promote harmonious collaboration? How can you improve your language skills to communicate fluently with your international teams and partners? These considerations are at the heart of this program, which focuses on strengthening managerial and intercultural skills to help you meet these challenges.

3 modules within this block:
Module 4.1: Strengthening your day-to-day managerial effectiveness
Module 4.2: Managing interculturality and diversity on a daily basis
Module 4.3: Communicating fluently in English with your employees and partners

In a context where the climate emergency and the need for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are more relevant than ever, the Hotel and Tourism sector is made up of a variety of players who, together, hold the keys to a more sustainable future. Download the Block 5 – MIT brochure.

The environmental footprint of this sector highlights the need to rethink economic models and practices, while raising awareness among travelers to change their behavior. How can this paradigm shift be achieved? What initiatives can be taken to initiate a gradual transition towards more responsible tourism? This course aims to explore these questions and guide you towards inspiring, concrete solutions that will bring about change.

3 modules within this block:
Module 5.1: Implementing a CSR approach and building a sustainable business model
Module 5.2: Designing a responsible tourism offering
Module 5.3: Evaluating tourism performance differently

In a context where the tourism sector is constantly evolving and facing multiple challenges, you must be able to develop studies based on solid research and rigorous analysis, drawing on academic literature and rigorous research methods. Download the Block 6 – MIT brochure.

Acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct in-depth research and provide strategic advice in the tourism sector is essential for a successful research and consulting career. This program trains you to become experts in research and consulting, capable of proposing innovative solutions tailored to the current and future challenges of the tourism industry.

3 modules within this block:
Module 6.1: Conceptualizing and designing tourism research
Module 6.2: Adopting quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques: The methodology workshop
Module 6.3: Writing an applied research thesis

Certifications by skill blocks

Have your tourism management skills certified by a reputable organization

The Institutes of Business Administration (IAE) are part of the French university system and are recognized for the quality of their management science and management programs. The IAE label certifies the excellence of the program content and the professional integration of graduates. In addition, the IAE are organized into a national network and collaborate in a process of continuous improvement. Located in the particularly dynamic region of the two Savoies, the IAE Savoie Mont Blanc has developed very strong relationships with its entrepreneurial ecosystem.

A personalized training passport
Each skill set is certified separately, with the award of a University Certificate (CU). It is possible to tailor your learning to a specific specialization within the program by selecting the appropriate skill sets.

Each module leads to a micro-certification, so for those who wish to acquire specific skills, the training program can be completely customized (except for block 6).

Admission requirements

The relevant audience

  • Professionals with a four-year degree and at least five years of professional experience in positions of responsibility within a company or organization.
  • Professionals between jobs with at least 5 years of experience in positions of responsibility
  • Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills at level B1/B2 to successfully complete Block 4.
  • This program is aimed at a wide audience of managers working in the private sector as well as in international and public organizations.
  • Access to the program is also possible through the Validation of Professional and Personal Experience (VAPP) for candidates who hold a bachelor's degree (VAPP): please contact us for more information.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter. Your application will be followed by an interview to assess your motivation and evaluate your technical and language skills.

Words from experts – Six perspectives on the challenges facing tourism

The tourism sector is undergoing profound changes, which call for new profiles capable of innovating, managing complex projects, and supporting organizations in their transitions.

In this exclusive series of six videos, Guilhem Lobre, Academic Director of the MIT Master's in Tourism Management & Engineering, and Benoît Stein, HR expert and recruiter specializing in the sector, share their vision of the changes underway, their analysis of strategic issues, and their understanding of the skills expected in the market.

Through these discussions, you will discover the foundations, philosophy, and ambitions of this state-recognized five-year program, designed to train the professionals who will build the tourism industry of tomorrow.

Practical information

Registration: Throughout the year
Start date: January 

MIT Master's Degree in Tourism Management & Engineering

  • Individual rate: €9,000 (invoice issued in the name of the candidate, the company, or the funding organization)

Certifications by skill blocks in Continuing Education

  •  Certification for 1 skill set of your choice (excluding set 6): €1,800
  •  Certification for skill set 6: €1,200
  • Price for 1 training module (20 hours): €700

Validation of Professional and Personal Experience (VAPP): €200

Registration fees included
Possibility of using funds from the CPF (Personal Training Account)

  • Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
  • 3 to 6 days per month
  • Some specific modules, such as business management simulation, thesis methodology, and certain specialized courses, may take the form of full-day seminars. The schedule is fixed and determined in advance.

Graduates can advance their careers toward positions involving team leadership or project management.
Examples of positions held: travel agency or hotel manager, destination marketing manager, tourism events manager, sustainable tourism project manager, tourism destination manager, etc.

IAE Savoie Mont Blanc – Jacob-Bellecombette Campus
1 route de Saint Cassin – 73000 Jacob-Bellecombette

Schooling department:
formation.continue@univ-smb.fr

Head of the MIT Master's program:
Guilhem LOBRE

Information and applications:
Continuing Education Department – +33 (0)4 79 75 91 82
Laurence Redoutez