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Tourism Economics and Regional Development

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Tuition EUR 3,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Faro, Portugal
Language English

Program Overview

The Tourism Economics and Regional Development at University of Algarve is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Tourism Economics and Regional Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 3,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Faro, Portugal

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Tourism Economics and Regional Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Mathematics and Statistics for Economics
  2. Economic Theory
  3. Econometrics
  4. Tourism Economics
  5. Regional Development Economics
  6. Regional Analysis Methods
  7. Economic Impact of Tourism
  8. Modelling Tourism Demand
  9. Tourism Policy and Strategy
  10. Tourism and Sustainability
  11. Planning and Management of Tourism Projects
  12. Research Project
  13. Optional (1)
  14. Optional (1)
  15. Dissertation, Project or Internship Report

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The Master Program is aimed at graduates in Economics or Business Administration. Graduates in other scientific domains, such as Tourism, can also apply. However, their admission may require attending some undergraduate courses in Economics.

All courses will be taught in English. Thus, a good English proficiency is required.

If your application is successful, you must also submit:

  • University Degree Certificate and Academic Results Transcripts*;
  • Passport or Identity Card (photocopy);
  • Taxpayer Number: NIF (for Portuguese applicants only);
  • Colour photo.

*If you are non-Portuguese, these documents must be certified in your country by a notary under the Hague Apostille Convention or by the Portuguese Consulate. Documents in English, Portuguese, Spanish or French do not require translation. Documents in any other language must be translated into English or Portuguese.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 3,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 3,125 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Algarve directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Algarve

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University of Algarve

Faro, Portugal

The University of Algarve, founded in 1979, is a Portuguese public higher education institution located in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, the Algarve, having its headquarters and...

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2017-10-02
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months
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