Master in Tourism and recreation

Tourism and recreation is a master's degree program at University of Social Sciences, based in Łódź, Poland, running two years, across four semesters, and taught in English. Tourism plays an important role in every country's economy and requires a broad and diverse base of knowledge along with qualified professionals in the field. The programme is designed to prepare graduates who have the knowledge, skills, and competences needed for a career not only in businesses related to tourism and recreation but also in managerial positions within governmental and private institutions. Students learn to use travel information and reservation systems, maintain international standards of hotel, restaurant, and entertainment services, and obtain qualifications to become tour guides and travel agents. Graduates are equipped with the tools required in the modern international tourism market and the knowledge needed to understand the different needs and travel habits of people around the world. Tourism and recreation as a field combines elements of business management, geography, and hospitality service, applied to the planning and operation of travel and leisure experiences. Graduates of two-year, English-taught master's programmes such as this one commonly pursue managerial careers in tour operations, hotel and restaurant management, travel agencies, destination marketing, or research roles connected to tourism policy. The Admissions Office in Lodz is located at ul. Kilińskiego 98, 90-012 Łódź, Poland, reachable by phone at +48 42 664 22 55 or by email at lodz@san.edu.pl, with office hours from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications can be submitted online at apply.san.edu.pl.