Name of Faculty:

Kautz Gyula Faculty of Economics

Name of  qualification and level:

At the end the students will have two degrees. The titles of degrees are:

Economist in Tourism and Management

Master in Sustainable Tourism Management

Duration of studies:

4 semesters

Intake:

September

Who is the programme aimed at?

The program is aimed at those who would like to work in the public or private sector of tourism as managers, researchers or employees. This program helps to learn about the most current research, projects and findings in economics and tourism as well as the touristic trends and developmental directions of the world.

Specialization:

The universities Széchenyi István University and Polytechnic of Leiria launch a Double Degree Programme in the field of Tourism Management. Within this RUN-EU Double Degree Programme, the students from Széchenyi István University and Polytechnic of Leiria complete a Double Degree Programme at both universities in the following degree programmes:

-Master in Tourism Management degree programme, 120 ECTS, Széchenyi István University

-Master in Sustainable Tourism Management degree programme, 120 ECTS, Polytechnic of Leiria

The institutions issue national degree diplomas for students fulfilling the conditions.

Structure of studies

Necessary number of credits to complete the programme: 120 credits.  Depending on the national and the institutional requirements, the students are required to study 1 semester at the host university and meet the academic criteria.

1^st year autumn semester - Acquired at home university (Széchenyi István University)

spring semester  - Acquired during DD Programme at host university (Polytechnic of Leiria)

2^nd year autumn semester - Acquired at home university (Széchenyi István University)

spring semester - Acquired at home university (Széchenyi István University)

In order to get the Master of Sustainable Tourism Management degree from Polytechnic of Leiria, Széchenyi István University students must

• Obtain 120 ECTS credits at Master level (including Thesis)
• Take the courses Seminar I and Seminar II (5 + 5 ECTS)

In order to receive a diploma from Polytechnic of Leiria, the student must take the complex exam and do the corresponding defence in person at SZE and Polytechnic of Leiria in alternating years to which both instistutions must provide members of the final exam committee.  

Language requirements

English as a primary language of instruction: automatic acceptance. Otherwise, one of the following indications of English-language proficiency: (a) TOEFL IBT test score of 66, or PBT score 513, (b) Cambridge First Certificate "B", (c) IELTS score of 5.5(d) any official certificate equal to the above mentioned

Academic requirements

An authorized copy of BSc degree of any higher education institution already completed that is relevant to your application.

Tuition fee

€ 2.800 / semester

Application fee

€ 100 / application