The MSc in Hospitality and Services Management is an internationally oriented programme, offered jointly by the University of Patras in collaboration with the University of Nicosia, designed to prepare professionals for leadership in a rapidly evolving industry. It is a modern, fully online programme that offers flexibility to students and working professionals in Greece and abroad, without geographical limitations. The programme is delivered in Greek or English, depending on the student’s choice, ensuring an international outlook and access to a broader academic and professional environment.
The programme’s innovation lies in its strong integration of academic knowledge with real-world practice through a structured and supervised Internship and the completion of a Master’s Thesis, significantly enhancing students’ professional readiness.
The programme aims to develop specialised knowledge and professional skills in hospitality and services management, while fostering research-oriented thinking and evidence-based decision-making. Its goals include creating innovative solutions to real business challenges, designing and implementing comprehensive research approaches, synthesising and evaluating data for effective strategic planning, and cultivating graduates with critical thinking, leadership abilities, and a strong professional mindset, ready to contribute to the modern tourism, hospitality, and service industries.