Employability
The USI Master in International Tourism equips graduates with essential communication, economics, and management skills tailored to the global tourism industry. The program offers a comprehensive understanding of tourism experiences, from cultural history and consumer behaviour to sustainable tourism and destination management. It also provides cutting-edge digital and business tools, including e-tourism technology, online marketing, and virtual reality applications. Students develop multidisciplinary and problem-solving skills, making them highly competitive in the international tourism sector.
Additionally, the program offers a pathway to PhD opportunities at USI.
Graduates are prepared to shape the sustainable future of tourism in diverse professional roles. Our network both in academia and in the industry can offer support to students in looking for internships in Switzerland and abroad.
The following data are based on the last USI Alumni Survey, carried out by the USI Career&Alumni Service and the USI Alumni DB.
| 1 year after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed | 100% | 100% |
| Place of Work | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 50% |
| Ticino | 10% |
| Other Swiss Cantons | 40% |
| Italy | 10% |
| Other Countries | 40% |
| Employment Industries | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Industry | 30% |
| Education and research | 30% |
| Information technologies, web | 20% |
| Non profit | 10% |
| Tourism and Transportation | 10% |
| Employment Functions | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Marketing and events | 22% |
| Communication, PR | 11% |
| Programme&project management | 22% |
| Sales, Customer services | 11% |
| Purchasing, Procurement | 11% |
| Quality management | 11% |
| Teaching and Training | 11% |
Source: 2024 USI Master Survey (alumni 2023 and alumni 2019) and USI Alumni DB