We’ll guide you through the world of modern management, from building your own business and strategic planning to the successful management of projects, organisations and teams. We’ll teach you to communicate effectively, work with people, analyse data, plan processes and make sound managerial decisions. You’ll gain practical knowledge and skills in economics, marketing, finance, accountancy, strategic and project management, as well as tourism and hospitality. You’ll learn about modern digital technologies, innovative approaches and the principles of sustainable development shaping today’s business world. Whether you aspire to run your own business, pursue a managerial career, lead projects or work in tourism and hospitality, we’ll prepare you for the real-world challenges of the job market and provide you with a solid foundation on which to build your professional future.
Theories and quotations from specialist books are of no use to us unless we know how to apply them in practice. That is precisely why, during your studies, you will tackle real-world tasks and problems faced by specific companies. You will do so directly with industry experts who have gained their experience not only from textbooks but also through years of working in business, management, tourism and project management. The degree programmes in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Project Management, and Economics and Management are based not only on academic learning but, above all, on practical training, which will give you a real competitive edge. Furthermore:
Study program Management in Tourism and Hospitality provides graduates with a wide range of applicability not only in the field of tourism, but also in managerial positions at various companies and organizations. During the study, students can travel, know more about new cultures as a part of ERASMUS+ programs also gather practical experience in contracted tourism institutions or other selected organizations.
During the study the students gain the knowledge how to manage, develop and run the business in the field of tourism, how to lead employees of tourist attractions to committed work approach, how to create and develop ideas, but also gain the knowledge and practical skills in terms of introducing their own projects to life and verifying the sense of their ideas, or launching them to successful tourism practice. The students of IM UCM in Trnava have already implemented a number of projects, e.g. Clothes Swap in Baterkáreň, Book Swap in Podivni Baroni in Púchov, Coffee stop, Travel talk, TOP excursion in Hotel pod Lipou and many others.
The Project Management programme prepares students for the dynamic work environment of the future, equipping them to plan, coordinate, and implement projects in business and international settings, with an emphasis on innovation, strategic thinking, and practical solutions. During their studies, students will gain not only theoretical knowledge in project management, finance, marketing, and change management, but also practical experience through professional internships, semester projects, and collaboration with organisations in the business sector. They will also have the opportunity to develop their skills and gain international experience through the ERASMUS+ programme.
Students will learn to work with modern project methodologies, manage project teams effectively, analyse risks, and make strategic decisions, while also developing the communication, organisational, and leadership skills necessary to manage projects successfully in domestic and international organisations. A key component of the programme is its focus on modern trends in project management, sustainability, digital transformation, and European programmes and funds, enabling students to create projects with real-world impact and implement them successfully across various areas of social and economic life.
Study program Economics and Management pripravuje študentov na pôsobenie v dynamickom podnikateľskom a manažérskom prostredí, v ktorom zohrávajú kľúčovú úlohu strategické rozhodovanie, inovácie a digitálne technológie. Prepája moderné poznatky z oblasti ekonomiky, financií, marketingu a strategického riadenia s ich praktickým využitím v súkromnom, verejnom a neziskovom sektore. Významnou prednosťou programu je možnosť výberu z dvoch špecializácií – Ekonomika a manažment podnikov a organizácií, zameranej na strategické, finančné a inovačné riadenie, a Management in Tourism and Hospitality, orientovanej na riadenie turistických destinácií, hotelových prevádzok, kultúrneho dedičstva a rozvoj udržateľných služieb.
During their studies, students will develop the ability to analyse economic and financial data, devise marketing strategies, manage projects and make informed managerial decisions. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical and critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and on the use of digital tools, innovative approaches and sustainability principles. Students can also gain international experience through the ERASMUS+ programme. Graduates are prepared to take up managerial, analytical, marketing and consultancy roles in both domestic and international organisations and to play an active part in their strategic development.
