Direction of training:
38.04.02 Management
Department:
Department of tourism business
Specialist qualification:
Master’s degree
Institute:
Institute of business communications
Area of activity and demand of specialist
The educational program “Management in the tourism industry” prepares masters for activities in such areas as tourism policy, tourism marketing, strategic planning, consulting, business tourism and organization of international events, educational activities and research in the tourism industry.
The priority of the state policy is the development and promotion of the national tourist product in the Russian and foreign markets.
Saint-Petersburg is one of the most famous and promising tourist centers not only in Russia but also throughout Europe. Every year the number of tourists in Saint-Petersburg exceeds 8.5 million people. These facts indicate excellent employment prospects for graduates in the field of tourism business. Current direction is the development of business and event tourism in Saint-Petersburg, which gives graduates an opportunity to try their hand at congress and exhibition activities and event management.