Master affaires internationales trilingues parcours tourisme d'affaires et de luxe
Master’s degree Business and luxury tourism
Type : Master’s
Format : Full time
Duration : 2 years
Next start date : Septembre 2026
Level : Bac +5 (State-recognized degree)
Language : French
Location : Lille
Degree offered in partnership with Université d’Artois
Languages, a love of travel, and creative ambition—all in the service of a booming industry!
Presentation of the Master's degree Business and Luxury Tourism
Presentation of the Master's Degree
Upon completion of this Master’s degree in luxury tourism and hospitality, students will be able to design tourism products, manage a travel agency or optimise the internationalisation strategies of a major hotel chain, thanks to a programme focused on case studies and work placements.
Program of the Master's degree Business and Luxury Tourism
Programme
- Business Studies (English/German/Spanish)
- Luxury and related sectors
- Management and sales of tourism products
- Tourism marketing
- Human resources in the hospitality industry
- International negotiation
- Tourist behaviour
- Geography of tourism
- Tourism contract law
- 3 modern foreign languages
Master's Program, Year 1, Semester 1
Languages for Business and International Communication
Course title: Business English + Written Communication
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Third Foreign Language: Russian OR Arabic OR Chinese
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Business German or Spanish
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: German or Spanish: Written Communication
Number of hours: 10h
Course title: Spanish/German Economic Culture
Number of hours: 15h
Core Concepts
Course title: Digital Strategies in Tourism
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Tourism Contract Law
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Human Resources in the Hospitality Sector
Number of hours: 30h
Course title: Changes in tourism practices and behaviour
Number of hours: 16h
Specialist courses
Course title: Geography of International Tourism
Number of hours: 25h
Course title: Management/Travel Agency
Number of hours: 24h
Vocational courses
Course title: Management/Travel Agency
Number of hours: 18h
Course title: Project Management Case Study
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: An Intercultural Approach to the Slavic World
Number of hours: 16h
Master's Program, Year 1, Semester 2
Languages for International Business
Course title: Business English + Oral Communication
Number of hours: 28h
Course title: Third Foreign Language: Russian OR Arabic OR Chinese
Number of hours: 16h
Course title: Business German or Spanish
Number of hours: 16h
Course title: German or Spanish: Oral Communication
Number of hours: 12h
Course title: Spanish/German Economic Culture
Number of hours: 12h
Core subjects
Course title: Logistics and Transport in Tourism
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Selling tourism products
Number of hours: 12h
Course title: Management Accounting / Management Cost Analysis
Number of hours: 16h
Specialised Courses
Course title: Business Tourism Marketing and Sales
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Graphic Design in the Luxury Sector
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: E-business and Web 2
Number of hours: 16h
UE 8 : Enseignements professionnels
Course title: Amadeus Training
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Case study – Project management
Number of hours: 16h
Course title: An Intercultural Approach to the Middle East
Number of hours: 16h
Course title: An Intercultural Approach to the Far East
Number of hours: 16h
Work experience
Internship
Master's Program, Year 2, Semester 3
Planning - Specialised courses
Course title: Business and luxury tourist destinations
Number of hours: 12h
Course title: Tourism projects – case studies
Number of hours: 24h
Course title: Geography – Tourist Destinations
Number of hours: 18h
Course title: Sustainable Tourism
Number of hours: 15h
Course title: Graphic Design in the Luxury Sector
Number of hours: 20h
Languages and International Studies – Specialised Courses
Course title: International Negotiations
Number of hours: 26h
Course title: Business English
Number of hours: 40h
Course title: Business German/Spanish
Number of hours: 35h
Course title: Third Foreign Language: Russian OR Arabic OR Chinese
Number of hours: 32h
Administration – Vocational Education
Course title: Yield management
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Financing tourism projects
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Management Cost Analysis
Number of hours: 26h
Course title: Amadeus software training
Number of hours: 20h
Management – Professional Studies
Course title: International Management
Number of hours: 15h
Course title: Hotel Management
Number of hours: 30h
Course title: Project Management Methods – Supervised Project
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Event Management
Number of hours: 25h
Product Marketing and Sales Specialised Courses
Course title: Business Tourism
Number of hours: 30h
Course title: Tourism Strategies and Policies
Number of hours: 12h
Course title: Tourism and Services Marketing
Number of hours: 20h
Course title: Luxury and its environment
Number of hours: 20h
Master's Program, Year 2, Semester 4
Work placement / dissertation / oral defence
Duration: 4 to 6 months
20
Students per class
30h
weekly classes
3
minimum number of months of mandatory internship on the first year
4
minimum number of months of mandatory internship on the second year
Key skills of the Master's degree Business and Luxury Tourism
Key skills
This Master’s degree in International Tourism enables students to develop the following skills:
- managing a travel agency
- designing bespoke tourism products
- optimising internationalisation strategies for hotel chains
- designing high-end holiday packages
- managing the logistical and hospitality aspects of international business seminars
Teachers of the Master's degree Business and Luxury Tourism
Some of your future teachers
At the FLSH, teachers play a key role in students’ success. They are professionals and/or researchers who pass on their knowledge with passion.
Natalia Guilluy-Sulikashvili
Vice-Dean for Languages and International Affairs; Director of the AIT Master’s Programme
Fernando Monroy
Dr in History and Civilizations from EHESS and Faculty Member and Researcher specializing in the Iberian world
What's next Business and Luxury Tourism
What's next ?
In the first year of the Master’s programme, a 3- to 5-month work placement enables students to explore careers in business tourism and the luxury sector. Students must be able to assist the manager of a travel agency or hotel with even the most complex tasks. They must demonstrate the ability to work independently on all tasks assigned to them.
In the second year of the Master’s programme, the work placement, lasting between 4 and 6 months, must be carried out abroad or within a French company. If students undertake a placement at a travel agency, they will usually be required to travel abroad. If they choose to undertake it at a luxury hotel, it is recommended that the hotel be located on a continent other than Europe.
Careers
Manager of a travel agency specialising in business travel
Luxury Hotel Manager
Travel Back-Office Manager
Manager in the hospitality industry
Tourism product designer
Projects of the Master's degree Business and Luxury Tourism
Life on the Master’s programme
During the two-year Master’s programme, students undertake projects and are offered the chance to take part in events.
- Organising a fashion show from start to finish : 2025 fashion show , 2026 fashion show
- Recording a Master Talks episode
- Organising the Master Cruising event
- Organising and taking part in Speed recruiting
- Round-table discussions
- Podcast with Sarah and Eloi, students, on organising the fashion show
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Staff
Administrative contact
Laurent VANDER BRIGGHE
Academic Assistant
Programme director
Professor Natalia GUILLUY-SULIKASHVILI
Is this Master’s programme offered as a work-study programme?
No, this Master’s degree is not available as a work-study programme, but work placements lasting at least 3 or 4 months enable students to gain practical experience.
How much are the tuition fees?
Fees are on a sliding scale based on taxable income. For work-study programmes, funding from the OPCO may be available. An online calculator is available.
Am I eligible for CROUS grants?
Yes. CROUS grant holders benefit from a rate tailored to their grant tier.
What are the selection criteria for this Master’s degree?
Admission is based on an application and an interview. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, along with an interest in international tourism and proficiency in several languages.
Are there any work placements abroad?
Yes. Work placements abroad are incorporated into the course to develop expertise in international tourism.
What career opportunities does this Master’s degree offer?
Head of International Tourism, travel agency manager, tourism development officer, sustainable tourism consultant.
