Master in International Tourism Development Economics

Economics of international tourism development

Training

Location

Paris

Diploma obtained

Licence Professionnelle

Admission requirements

BAC +2

Professionalization

6-month internship or apprenticeship

Mobilité internationale

Yes

Training objectives

This course provides students with an in-depth, synthetic understanding of the international dimension of tourism exchanges and operations, as well as the skills required by governments, specialized public institutions and tourism operators. Courses are taught by lecturers and professionals, in French and English. The aim of the EDTI Master's program is to train young specialists to master the current issues in international tourism, enabling them to :
  • Learn about the diversity and richness of tourism markets
  • better understand the growing importance of tourism in global and regional geopolitics
  • Analyze the problems and potentials of tourism development on territories and heritage
  • Identify or manage operational strategies for the development of the sector or of internationally-oriented tourism businesses
  • Gain hands-on experience through workshops with private and/or institutional players and end-of-study internships in M1 and M2.
  • Produce a substantial research paper in the form of a university dissertation

Job opportunities professionals

The EDTI Master's degree leads to career opportunities in all tourism sectors where the international dimension of the activity is central: public and private sector executives, project managers in national and international tourism organizations or organizations with a significant international tourism dimension: WTO, UNESCO, OECD, WTTC, European Commission, World Bank, airlines, tour operators, consultants, experts, trainers and financial operators.

Profile of the applicant

The Master's program is open to students with bachelor's degrees in economics, management or economic sciences, LEA (with a good knowledge of geopolitics and international exchanges), and IEP graduates. It is also open to students with diplomas from leading business schools, and those who have validated their prior learning (validation des acquis professionnels / validation des acquis de l'expérience / validation d'études supérieures). Direct access to M2 is only possible if the applicant's academic and/or professional background is equivalent, in terms of acquired skills, to that of the 2 semesters of the M1 course. A minimum level of B2 in French and English is required for access to the Master's program.

Practical information

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