Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management leading to MBA

Course Overview

The program builds knowledge in tourism operations, hotel management, and business administration. Learners start with service-focused subjects and move into higher-level management study at MBA stage.

Training includes work-based case tasks linked to hotel front office, travel planning, customer service systems, and business planning in hospitality settings. This supports skills used in hotels, resorts, airlines, and tourism agencies.

Graduates can move into supervisory and managerial positions in hospitality and tourism sectors or continue into higher academic study. The pathway structure gives steady academic growth from diploma level to postgraduate study, with a focus on industry-relevant business skills.

General Eligibility

• Completion of secondary education for diploma entry
• Bachelor’s degree required for MBA stage entry
• Minimum age: 17+ for diploma, 21+ for MBA progression
• Application process:
  • Online or direct application submission
  • Academic transcripts and passport copy
  • English test result
  • Interview for selected applicants
• Scholarship options:
  • Early application fee reduction
  • Merit-based tuition support for strong academic records

Part Time Work Details

Up to 20 hours per week during study periods; full-time during official holidays (as per Malta student visa rules)

Language Requirement

• Accepted tests with minimum scores:

  • IELTS: 5.5 (Diploma stage), 6.0 (MBA stage)
  • TOEFL iBT: 55–60 (Diploma), 72–80 (MBA)
  • PTE Academic: 42+ (Diploma), 50+ (MBA)
  • Duolingo English Test: 85+ (Diploma), 95+ (MBA)