Master’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management
“It is an interdisciplinary and innovative program that can help you achieve your professional goals and develop in the sector.”
Arturo Cuenllas, Director of the Master’s Program
- October 2026
- 60 ECTS
- Spanish
- Full Time
Master Presentation
In such a dynamic and demanding sector like hospitality and restaurant management, companies are looking for highly skilled professionals who bring innovation, excellence in service, and a strategic vision of management. To do so, we prepare you in key areas of hotel management, restaurants, and customer experience while enhancing your leadership skills to successfully lead any establishment or business group in the sector.
The Master’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management is designed to train professionals and executives capable of managing hotel and gastronomic businesses efficiently and profitably. Through a practical and innovative approach, you will acquire the necessary skills to design management strategies, optimize customer experience, and ensure operational excellence in a highly competitive environment.
With this program, you will learn how to implement and develop a strategic vision of hotel and gastronomic management, improving profitability, service quality, and differentiation in the market.
Degree and Modality
Barcelona
Upon successfully completing the Master's in Hotel Business Management at EAE Barcelona, you will be eligible to obtain a triple degree, depending on the study mode you choose. This will strengthen your management profile and highlight your professional development:
- Institutional degree: Continuing Education Master's Degree in Hotel Business Management from the University of Lleida (UdL)
- Institutional degree: Master's Degree in Hotel Business Management from EAE Business School
- Institutional degree: Master's Degree in Hotel Business Management from Ostelea Tourism Management School
Modality: Full-time (Spanish)
Duration: 10 months. Monday to Thursday and two Fridays per month (intensive morning schedule)
Advantages of the Program in Barcelona
- A specialized focus on the operational and strategic management of hotel businesses, emphasizing planning and resource optimization.
- Tools to develop sustainable business models aligned with industry trends and customer needs.
- Skills to manage talent and teams in a multicultural environment within the service industry.
- Training in international marketing and revenue management, in line with global dynamics of the hotel market.
- A practical methodology with case studies and applied projects, connecting you with the realities of the sector.
Rankings in Barcelona
in the Education Sector according to Merco Talento Ranking
in the Education Sector according to Merco University Talent Ranking
in the Education Sector according to Merco Business Rankings
in the Education Sector according to Merco ESG Responsibility Rankings
in the Positive Impact Rating: Recognizing our strong commitment to sustainability and social impact, highlighting our strategic initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Student Profile and Career Opportunities
Student Profile
Career Opportunities
- Hotel and restaurant business director
- Operational department manager in hotel chains
- Hotel division manager in business groups
- Food & Beverage division manager
- Operational supervisor of collective catering centers
- Commercial director or Sales Manager
- Quality management responsible in hotels
- Consultant for hotel chains or establishments
- Reception manager
- Revenue Manager
Admission Profile
Educational Background
To access the Master’s in Hotel and Restaurant Management, candidates must hold a university degree with prior knowledge of the subject or have extensive professional experience in this field.
Employment Report
Companies employing our students
Study Plan Barcelona
Total Credits: 60 ECTS
- Dimensions and trends in the global tourism market
- Finance and investment
- Intellectual capital and talent management
- Innovation and entrepreneurial mindset
- Management and planning of hotel businesses
- Operations and responsible management of hotel businesses
- International marketing strategies and revenue management
- International commercial management
- Final Master’s Project
International Stay and Minors EAE Barcelona
Boost your professional career with EAE Business School Barcelona, where success begins from day one. Get personalized support before starting your master’s program, access our exclusive job portal, and participate in Power Skills workshops and Specialization Labs. Enhance your professional profile with artificial intelligence tools and connect with companies in events like Job Dating. Additionally, benefit from global partnerships with institutions like MIT and UC Berkeley.
Barcelona
Advanced Tools
In the Master’s in Hotel and Restaurant Management, you will learn to implement international marketing strategies, manage key operations in hotels and restaurants, and lead teams in global environments. You will also develop skills in strategic planning, innovation, and financial management, aligned with the current demands of the hospitality and restaurant sectors.
Admission Requirements
We are with you every step of the way.
Once completed, one of our expert advisors will contact you.
We will assess your professional and academic profile and jointly evaluate the suitability of advancing to a master's level based on your professional objectives.
Submit the following documents for analysis and verification by the Admissions Committee:
- Updated CV.
- Motivation Letter.
- Academic and/or Professional Recommendation Letter.
- Certificate of Last Degree Obtained or in Progress.
- Admission Test (if required).
- Language Certificate (if required).
Your advisor will advocate for your application before the Committee.
You will be informed of the outcome.
You will have 3 to 5 days to complete the enrollment payment.
Financing and Scholarships for the Master’s in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Economic Aids We Offer
- Discount for Full Payment.
- Custom Discounts tailored to your needs.
- Interest-Free Financing depending on the program and modality.
This scholarship is aimed at on-site master’s students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. To apply, a minimum average grade of 8.5 out of 10 is required.
Aware of the importance of promoting female presence in leadership positions, we offer this scholarship for women with an outstanding academic record and strong leadership potential. Experience, responsibilities, and career trajectory will be evaluated.
Entrepreneurship requires creativity, sacrifice, and preparation. This scholarship is for SME managers, self-employed professionals, and individuals with their own business project, provided the company was created within the same year of the application.
We promote equity and access to education for all. This scholarship recognizes the talent of students with a minimum accredited disability of 33% or specific educational support needs, rewarding their academic performance and commitment to their education.
In a globalized world, international experience is key for professional development. This scholarship is for students whose academic programs include an international mobility option, helping cover costs associated with enrollment at the destination university.
FAQs for the Master’s in Hotel and Restaurant Management
It is a postgraduate program focused on the management and direction of tourism businesses internationally, covering areas such as destination development, tourism services management, and the design of innovative leisure experiences.
This program provides strategic knowledge on global tourism management, allowing you to access senior positions in the planning, promotion, and marketing of destinations and tourism services in international companies.
An international tourism professional must lead the strategic planning of destinations, develop innovative tourism experiences, manage resources and tourism services, and analyze global trends to optimize destination competitiveness.
To access this master’s program, a degree in areas such as Architecture, Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism, Business, Marketing, Communication, Law, Public Relations, or Social Sciences is required. It is also open to university graduates who have prior training in these disciplines before starting the studies. Knowledge in project management and market analysis is an added value.
