Master's Degree Programme in
Tourism Management and Sustainability
Enrolment from 2025/2026
Level:

Master's Degree

Degree Classification:

LM-49 R (Tourism development and management)

Venue:

Venice

Language:

English

Attendance:

Not compulsory

Duration:

2 years

ECTS/CFU:

120 credits

Admission:

Open

How to enrol

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained in Italy, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained abroad, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment with an international qualification

The programme at a glance

1

become a leader in sustainable and innovative tourism through an interdisciplinary programme delivered entirely in English. With the EQUIS accreditation of the Venice School of Management, you will gain access to a prestigious academic environment recognised globally

2

the ToMaS programme equips you with advanced managerial skills and tools to navigate digital transformation, foster sustainable development, and tackle post-pandemic tourism challenges. You can customise your studies to suit your interests by specialising in either Tourism Business Management, which focuses on tourism enterprises, or Tourism Governance, which centres on destination development policies

3

tourism is among the world’s most dynamic economic and social sectors, and studying it in Venice presents a unique opportunity. Through ToMaS, you will gain a comprehensive education combining theory and practical experience to effectively meet the industry's evolving demands

After graduation

Marketing and Strategy Consultant for destinations and tourism businesses

Project Manager in tourism services, in both the public and private sectors

Manager in hotels and international tourism enterprises

Why choose this programme

If you want to combine your passion for tourism with managerial skills and a commitment to sustainability, Tourism Management and Sustainability (ToMaS) is the program for you.

The master's degree in Tourism Management and Sustainability (ToMaS) at the Venice School of Management (VSM), offers a unique experience for those who want to shape the future of tourism. With its innovative approach and focus on sustainability, ToMaS trains tourism management and governance professionals who can drive change in this rapidly evolving sector, particularly in the post-pandemic period.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, you will acquire key competencies to tackle the complexity of global and local tourism systems.

The educational offer is designed to be flexible, allowing you to customize your study plan based on your interests and the skills you wish to develop. You will have the option to focus your path on two areas:

  • Tourism Business Management: focused on managing tourism businesses, with an approach that integrates business dynamics within the broader context of tourism systems and destinations.
  • Tourism Governance: focused on understanding and managing developmental policies and economic dynamics of tourism systems.

ToMaS also provides advanced managerial skills to address key challenges such as:

  • the digitalization of tourism enterprises and destinations.
  • the promotion of sustainable development models.
  • innovation in tourism services and intercultural management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Tourism Management and Sustainability can independently undertake high-rank professional roles in organizations or enterprises operating in global tourism markets, including emerging ones. The skills acquired during the two years of the program enable graduates to perform qualified managerial functions that support the development strategies of tourism destinations and businesses or to start entrepreneurial ventures in the sector.

With ToMaS, you can take on roles such as:

  • Marketing and development strategy consultants for businesses and destinations  
  • Destination Planners  
  • Sustainability development experts for tourism enterprises  
  • Entrepreneurs in the tourism and cultural sectors, locally or internationally  
  • Managers in Hotels and international tourism businesses  
  • Project Managers for events and tourism services in the public or private sectors  
  • Leadership roles in governmental bodies and international organizations  

International network

Studying at Venice School of Management, an EQUIS-accredited School— reserved for just 1% of business schools worldwide—means joining a globally recognized academic environment that prioritizes innovation and international vision.

Venice School of Management offers a wide range of international opportunities, such as summer programmes in partnership with prestigious Business Schools. You can also participate in Erasmus+ or Overseas  programmes.

Explore all of Ca' Foscari University's international mobility programmes.

Hands-On Experience and Innovative Teaching

Thanks to the interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum and the inclusion of practical workshops and internships with institutions and companies active in global tourism markets, you will have the opportunity to develop concrete skills and connect with managers, professionals, and industry experts during classroom lectures.

This programme uses methods such as Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Business Model Design to allow you to apply your knowledge to real business cases, addressing challenges posed by VSM’s partner companies.

Through the Career Service, you can select a company where you will complete a short-term internship.

Contacts

Economic Campus

ADiSS - Economic Campus
San Giobbe [ITA], Cannaregio 873, Fondamenta San Giobbe, 30121 Venice (Italy)

Campus services: campus.economico@unive.it
Economic area internships: stage.areaeconomica@unive.it

Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/emr9