1. METMEMETME metme.uib.eu Master in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation

2. T HINKING OF STUDYING FOR A MASTER ? METME is an advanced education program aimed at training specialists in economic analysis applied to the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of projects and policies. The master provides analytical and quantitative tools on M&E, integrating theoretical knowledge and its application to real economic problems, to address today’s economic challenges faced by economies highly specialized on tourism. Master in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation

3. MONITORING?  The systematic collection of data on specified indicators during a certain period of time  Provides managers and stakeholders with indications of the extent of progress and achievement of objectives EVALUATION?  The systematic and objective assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of a project, program or policy  Attempts to measure the economic impact of the project to determine the fulfilment of its objectives W HAT IS MONITORING AND EVALUATION ? Master in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation

4.  Duration of study? One academic year (60 ECTS)  When do lectures start? First week of October  Teaching/working language? English  How much does the master cost? Between €1,800 (EU-students) and €2,300 (non EU-students) M AIN FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME Master in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation

5. P ROGRAMME STRUCTURE (60 ECTS) MASTER’S THESIS (9 ECTS) FIRST SEMESTER (October - January) SECOND SEMESTER (February – June) SPECIALIZATION MODULE 2 (15 ECTS) Evaluation techniques applied to tourism SPECIALIZATION MODULE 1 (15 ECTS) Monitoring techniques applied to tourism COMPULSORY MODULE (21 ECTS) Competitiveness and sustainability + Monitoring and evaluation COMPLEMENTARY MODULE (15 ECTS) 5 elective courses or 3 elective courses and an internship Master in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation

6. METME graduates are expected to acquire skills to…  Contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes and projects of a tourism company, destination or region.  Define and design the key indicators to monitor and evaluate projects.  Collect, generate, process and analyse statistical data to support monitoring and evaluation activities.  Know and understand the diverse impact that tourism development can have on social wellbeing (environment, health, equality of opportunities).  Undertake basic research activities and present the results in a scientific format. W HAT SKILLS WILL I ACQUIRE ? Master in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation

7. Graduates are expected to go on taking a PhD, working at research institutes or pursuing careers in the public or private sectors. The master will give the necessary qualifications to take up positions such as:  Project manager for R&D or strategic management departments  Freelance consultant on strategic project management, or on the design of policies and projects  Expert in the M&E of projects and policies for international institutions (WTO, EU, etc.), or in a private company in the tourism sector C AREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATES ? Master in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation

8. Who can enrol on the master? All applicants must: 1.Hold a degree from a European University (or equivalent) 2.Have language skills equivalent to the B2 level in English What factors are considered in the admission? All applications will be evaluated on the basis of: 1.Nature of degree held 2.Performance and average grade in the undergraduate degree 3.Professional experience in the fields of economics/tourism W HAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ? Master in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation

9. Programme direction: Dr. Angel Bujosa Bestard Phone: +34 971 171381 E-mail: angel.bujosa@uib.esangel.bujosa@uib.es Dra. Helena Isabel Ferreira Marques Phone: +34 971 171382 E-mail: helena.ferreira-marques@uib.eshelena.ferreira-marques@uib.es Website: metme.uib.eu C ONTACT AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Master in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation