Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management

This postgraduate course has been designed to meet the needs of tourism industry managers, executives and other hospitality and tourism professionals

Victoria College of Hotel and Management (VCHTM) college in Varna University of Management (VUM), is one of the leading educational institutions with more than 20 years of tradition to train and develop leaders in the field of tourism and hospitality. We offer one of the few opportunities to study international tourism in a real international environment. The educational program is fully delivered in English.

The long-term efforts and work of VCHTM academic community have been internationally recognized and validated. In 2019, in terms of student mobility VCHTM was ranked 1st worldwide by the independent ranking system U-Multirank and the International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme was ranked 15th worldwide by Eduniversal Best Masters ranking system.

The courses are taught entirely in English. Classes are small and encourage cross cultural dialogue and personal connections. As a leading business school in Eastern Europe, VCHTM has the exceptional privilege to educate students from start to graduation in programmes leading to Cardiff Metropolitan University’s British degree. And this is without the usual requirement for students to spend a year in the UK. VCHTM students follow a synchronized curriculum with Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK and have to meet the same high standards in learning and examinations.

There are many benefits of obtaining Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management degree at VCHTM and the most significant one is the great career opportunities for tourism and hospitality professionals. VCHTM`s graduates become managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs within all the sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry in different parts of the world. By completing the IHTM program they are practically prepared for successful professional and career development in official tourist organizations, logistic companies and agencies, hotels and hotel chains, tour operators and travel agencies, governmental and international institutions and organizations acting in the sphere of tourism management not only in Bulgaria but worldwide.

At VCHTM we prepare our Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management students for the highly competitive global labour market and provide them with practical advice and expertise. VCHTM maintains excellent contacts with business partners in Bulgaria, Europe, the USA, and more, thanks to which our graduates have the opportunity to spend up their practical training and to successfully start their career in various partner institutions and organizations all over the world.

Classes are scheduled on Thursday and Friday evenings (from 5:30 p.m.) and on Saturdays (09:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), which allows students to carry out their professional duties while studying.