ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
STAPS School
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The M.T.S. Master’s program provides knowledge, expertise, and skills in the interconnected fields of management, tourism, and sports recreation. Since 1992, the STAPS Department at the University of Montpellier has offered a Master’s in Sports Tourism Management as part of its sports management program. The Master’s in Sports Tourism Management (M.T.S.) has trained more than 800 professionals in the sector. Today, the program is supported by a team of 10 professionals recognized in their respective fields (tourism marketing, communications, facility management, tour operators, outdoor sports consultants, etc.) and 11 academic instructors (faculty members, PRAGs, and ATERs). In the second year of the Master’s program, 70% of the courses are taught by professionals: tour operators, ski resorts, tourism offices, recreational facilities, and more.
Objectives
The courses are designed to achieve three objectives, which are developed through five areas of cross-disciplinary skills:
Objective 1: Strengthen the fundamentals of management;
Objective 2: Understand and learn about sports tourism: stakeholders, challenges, and strategies;
Objective 3: Deepen skills in communication, marketing, and management.
• Skill Area 1: Managing the operations of sports tourism businesses;
• Competency Area 2: Manage resources and people. Adaptability and cross-functional skills;
• Competency Area 3: Ensure the quality of sports tourism services, both internally and for customers
• Competency Area 4: Market sports tourism products and services in line with societal changes;
• Competency Area 5: Communicate and market effectively.
Two internships help students apply what they've learned and build a professional network.
Organization
Open on an alternating basis
This program is offered as a work-study program.
Admission
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Target Audience
The M.T.S. Master’s program is designed for students in their initial academic training with diverse backgrounds (Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science [M.S.], professional Bachelor’s degree in tourism, Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication, or Languages and Civilizations, depending on applications and project proposals). Students in continuing education are admitted based on a specific project proposal. We are committed to welcoming international students to enrich the program. Admission to the M.T.S. Master’s program is subject to a review of the applicant’s file, which assesses the level of academic performance during the Bachelor’s degree, the breadth and diversity of experience in the field of sports services and tourism, proficiency in communication tools, and, above all, a career plan firmly focused on the field of sports tourism.
- Number of spots in the Master's 1 program: 25
- Number of spots in the Master 2 program: 20