The MSc

The MSc “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Local Development” provides young scientists, business executives and local authorities with a holistic view on the establishment, operation, development and restructuring of business activities, in terms of innovative behaviour, the use of available tools for economic and technological development and change management.

The MSc delves into operational issues such as the management and organisation of tourism businesses, innovation, marketing, management of alternative forms of tourism, financing, local development through culture and tourism, digital transformation and the use of technology, as well as the design of sustainable tourism destinations.

The studies in the MSc aim to enhance and deepen the knowledge offered at undergraduate level by the Department of Tourism Management, enabling graduates from both the field of Tourism Management and the broader field of social sciences to specialize their knowledge and develop their skills in organizing and managing teams and departments, manage businesses and organisations specialising in tourism and local development, develop their own businesses, manage financial resources effectively, contribute to strategic planning for the development and promotion of products and services and oversee the administrative and financial functions of the organisations they lead.

In order to obtain the Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Local Development, the postgraduate student must successfully complete and pass seventeen (17) courses, corresponding to a total of ninety (90) credits (ECTS). The above courses are attended and examined during the three semesters of study. The total workload is distributed equally per semester of study and is equivalent to 30 ECTS per semester. The study programme is completed with the award of the Diploma. The MSc is full time study and lasts for three academic semesters (1.5 years). The programme applies the blended learning approach, which combines the conventional classroom-based learning process with the use of distance learning methods (up to 50%). This allows, to a significant extent, the programme to be followed at a distance in accordance with the distance learning regulations of the UniWA.

In the first semester students are required to take five (5) courses, in the second semester six (6) courses and in the third semester six (6) courses. The courses are compulsory.

The courses are conducted in Greek. In the case of invited speakers/lecturers from abroad, teaching may also take place in English. Learning and other support material may be available in Greek and/or English.