M.Sc. in Hospitality Management

Course Description

The Master of Science in Hospitality Management prepares you for higher leadership and management roles within the hospitality sector, which is so vital to Malta’s tourism industry.

Following the impact of the global pandemic, the sector is going to need fresh and innovative minds to help rebuild the industry in a rapidly evolving environment, creating a platform for the next generation of hospitality professionals.

The programme integrates a thorough grounding in advanced business management theory and hospitality practice with an understanding of the meaning, structure and operations of the hospitality sector.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following:

• a Level 6 degree and 3 years’ work experience;

OR

• a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a supervisory or managerial role.

Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in a discipline related to hospitality and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management within the industry.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at hospitality professionals with supervisory and/or middle management experience such as:

• Event Manager/Coordinator
• Restaurant Manager
• Reception Manager
• Shift Manager/Supervisor
• Marketing and Sales Manager
• Guest Services Manager/Supervisor
• Housekeeping Manager/Supervisor
• Special Events Manager
• Room Service Manager

The target group may also be extended to positions such as that of Wedding Manager, Transport Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager, Marketing Manager, Conference Manager and even that of General Manager.

Career Paths

This programme aims to prepare you for senior posts such as that of general manager, head of department or the events director of any hospitality organisation, such as cruise liners, hotels, spas, restaurants and casinos, amongst others.

Modules

You are required to complete all 7 compulsory modules (42 ECTS), and only 3 elective modules out of the proposed 5 (18 ECTS), as well as the Dissertation (30 ECTS) to fulfil the requirements of this Master’s Degree.

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

• Evening classes for part-time courses.
• Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:

• Modular Assessment
• Dissertation Assessment

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules. 

Dissertation Assessment

Assessment of dissertations is primarily based on:

• Depth of critical understanding of the theoretical framework;
• Application of appropriate research tools;
• Critical approach to analysis, interpretation and evaluation of research findings;
• Depth and level of argumentation build-up;
• Original contribution to the generation of new knowledge/hypothesis/models;
• Scholarly presentation meeting academic standards