Master's Degree in Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism

Design sustainable destinations, create unique experiences and make your way in responsible tourism with practical training focused on the job market. Become a leader in sustainable tourism and transform the sector!

  • UAB Master's Degree (Continuing Education)
  • Code: 4946/3
  • 3rd edition
  • Modality: Face to face
  • Credits: 60 ECTS
  • Start date: 11/01/2027
  • Finish date: 15/07/2027
  • Places: 35
  • Orientation: Professional
  • Price: 5100 €
  • Special price 4947 €
    Group of application: Alumni FUAB cursos o módulos
    Special price 4845 €
    Group of application: Alumni UAB Graduados o máster
  • Teaching language: Spanish
  • Location: Escola FUAB Formació. Turisme i Direcció Hotelera Monday to Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fieldwork sessions (and field trips), which may occasionally take place outside the usual schedule.

Discover the new Master's Degree in Tourism Innovation and Sustainability from the FUAB Formació School with an innovative hybrid format that combines online and in-person modules. This 60 ECTS program offers you a complete experience in one academic year.

Explore relevant topics such as sustainability, new tourism paradigms and social innovation through 6 modules, including content from responsible tourism to advanced management and leadership in the sector.

With two specialisation diplomas of 33 ECTS each, you can focus on innovation, leadership and design of sustainable tourism projects or on sustainable tourism planning and heritage interpretation.

Career opportunities

The individuals who successfully complete the Master’s Degree in Tourism Innovation and Sustainability can access a wide range of career opportunities in the tourism sector, as they will possess specialized skills and knowledge in key areas. Some of the main professional pathways may include:
Tourism Destination Management:
They can work in the development and management of tourism destinations, implementing innovative and sustainable strategies to attract visitors and enhance the tourist experience.
Sustainable Tourism Consultancy:
They can advise tourism companies, government organizations, and local communities on matters related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility within the tourism sector.
Tourism Product Development:
They can participate in the creation and development of new, innovative, and sustainable tourism products and experiences, tailored to market demands and environmental and social concerns.
Sustainable Tourism Manager:
They can hold positions of responsibility in tourism companies, designing and implementing sustainability and environmental management initiatives to reduce the negative impacts of tourism activities.
Project Management in Social Tourism:
They can work on community development and social tourism projects, collaborating with non‑governmental organizations and other entities to create inclusive tourism opportunities that benefit local communities.
Natural and Cultural Heritage Interpretation Guide:
They can work as tourist guides specialized in interpreting natural and cultural heritage, leading educational visits and activities in natural and cultural settings.
Research in Tourism and Sustainability:
They can engage in academic and applied research on topics related to sustainable tourism, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in this constantly evolving field.

Internships

The master's program includes the possibility of carrying out optional extracurricular internships in tourism-sector companies, with the aim of strengthening the program's content through the FUAB Formació school’s internship unit and job bank.

Scholarships and financial aid

At the UAB grants' website you will find information on financial aids, grants, competitions, prizes and subsidies for the university community.

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Coordinating centres

FUAB Formación. Turismo y Dirección Hotelera

Contact

Gestió Acadèmica - Formació Continuada FUAB

Phone: 935929710

Additional information

https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/masters-i-diplomes-de-formacio-permanent/oferta-de-masters-i-diplomes-de-formacio-permanent/masters-de-formacio-permanent-1345838125928.html

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