Master of Business Administration, Major in Tourism Management - FGU & TSTT Alliance

Strategic Alliance: TSTT x FGU

Lead the new tourism economy with an official American MBA.

Go beyond the operational level and master corporate strategy. Apply to the Master of Business Administration, with a specialization in Tourism Management. Advance your management profile by studying 100% online and in Spanish, and obtain official degree credentials in the United States under CIE License #3180.

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

The academic rigor of the U.S. meets global leadership in tourism.

Florida Global University (FGU) has forged a strategic alliance with the Tourism and Society Think Tank (TSTT) to redefine management education. This synergy connects the prestige of an official North American degree with the trend analysis of one of the most influential consulting organizations in the sector.

More than an academic program, we offer you access to an ecosystem where senior management merges with the practical realities of the industry. Earn your official US degree and become part of the exclusive community of leaders who are already shaping the future of tourism and society globally.

NORTH AMERICAN EXCELLENCE

Educational excellence from the business epicenter of the Americas.

Located in Doral, Florida Global University (FGU) is an American academic institution dedicated to developing top management profiles. Since 2004, our educational program has been rigorously accredited by the Florida Department of Education’s Commission on Independent Education, under License #3180.

This official license authorizes us to grant your Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees, fully valid within the United States and recognized internationally. By choosing FGU, you benefit from over two decades of uninterrupted institutional work and 40 years of educational leadership. You will not only earn an academic degree; you will join a global community of professionals who will support every step of your professional development.

MBA, MAJOR IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Master business strategy and transform the tourism industry.

The of Business Administration, Major in Tourism Management offers you in-depth knowledge of critical corporate processes. Through a 36-credit-hour program, you will merge essential senior business management competencies with a level of specialization focused on profitability and modernization within the hospitality sector. You will be able to achieve:

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CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

A strategic curriculum designed for profitability and managerial leadership.

The program consists of a total of 36 credit hours, divided into a core course block (24 credit hours) and a specialization course block (12 credit hours). This structure deepens your technical knowledge of the industry, combining it with expertise in your area of interest through personalized training.

Strategic and Management Core

Acquire the key corporate tools of the profession. You will master critical areas ranging from leadership and operational management to business accounting and strategic techniques.

Tourism Management Control

Master the fundamentals of corporate control. You will learn how to optimize corporate resources to efficiently ensure the profitability of organizations.

Quality of Tourist Service

Become an expert in quality management. Your profile will allow you to raise customer satisfaction standards and focus your strategies on co-creating value.

Marketing and Sales Management

Enhance your expertise in business management within the sector. You will be able to design highly competitive positioning strategies to make your brand stand out in global markets.

Technology and Smart Marketing

Lead the digital transformation of the hospitality industry. You will integrate technologies applied to tourism management and promotion to achieve truly smart marketing.

His academic path to senior management.

Learn in detail about the subjects that make up the 36 credit hours of your management training. The program is structured in two strategic blocks: a solid corporate core and intensive specialization in the tourism industry.

Required Core (8 Courses / 24 CH)

BUA 500 MBA Fundamentals

BUA 510 Leadership in Management

BUA 520 Management Information Systems

BUA 530 Operations Management

BUA 540 Marketing Management

BUA 550 Managerial Accounting

BUS 690 MBA Capstone

CGS 500 Strategic Program Techniques

Mejors Core (4 Courses / 12 CH)

FCG 510 Foundations of Management Control in Tourism Companies

QMT 520 Quality Management in The Tourism Service

CMT 510 Commercial Management and Tourist Marketing

TAM 510 Technologies Applied to the Management and Promotion of Tourism

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Degree to be Awarded: Master of Business Administration, Major in Tourism Management.

WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS THINK?

"I accomplished my goal!"

Despite the difficulties and limited time, she managed to accomplish her goal thanks to her determination and the support she received. His story encourages everyone to continue studying regardless of age.

"I achieved the American dream!"

Eduardo found in our university an adaptable environment that facilitated his academic success, even after emigrating. Their experience shows that, with the right support, it is possible to achieve the American dream.

"I managed to graduate while continuing with my responsibilities!"

found in FGU a unique opportunity to graduate online while continuing with his professional responsibilities. Daniela highlights the constant support of the tutors and the flexibility that allowed her to study at her own pace, thus transforming her future with a valid and recognized degree. She encourages everyone to continue their studies and achieve their goals.

Results that support your decision.

INSTITUTIONAL TRANSPARENCY

Official Recognition and Legal Framework of the State of Florida, USA

Florida Global University is an officially recognized and legally authorized university by the Florida Department of Education. It is regulated by the Independent Commission on Education, under the Official License Number 3180 since August 2004.

The official status, legality, regulation, and recognition of Florida Global University by the Florida Department of Education can be verified through the CIE (Independent Education Commission), the agency that regulates private education in the state, by contacting the department.

“Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, License # 3180. Additional information about the institution can be obtained by contacting the Commission at 1-888-224-6684 (toll-free) or Fax 850-245-3234.”

TSTT PREFERENTIAL APPLICATION

Formalize your interest and receive expert guidance.

Complete your information to activate the admissions process under the agreement. An academic advisor will review your profile and contact you within 24 hours to schedule your interview and answer any questions you may have about study plans and costs.

Applicant Information

Your data is confidential and will be handled exclusively by the FGU admissions department.

Nubia Acua de Guarisma. PhD.

Nubia Consuelo Acua de Guarisma was born in El Amparo, a border town located on the banks of the Arauca River, Paez Municipality, Apure State, Venezuela. During her childhood, her family moved to San Juan de Los Morros, Guárico State, where she attended elementary school in the “República de Brasil” School Group. He attended high school and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities through the Direction of Teaching Support in the same San Juan de Los Morros.

Her educational training molded her temperament, strengthening her dynamism and permanent activity, in search of teaching action. She obtained her degree in Education at the Central University of Venezuela on March 7, 1975. She strengthens her vocation as a youth educator and increases her training by obtaining a Doctorate in Philosophy and Letters at the University of Navarra, Spain on November 24, 1980.

Subsequently, at the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua, he obtained the Postdoctorate in Education in the First Promotion on July 21, 2005.

He teaches at the School of Education of the University of Carabobo, where he retired as Professor.

Dr. Nubia, tireless and disciplined in her actions, is the main axis as co-founder of the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua from its beginnings in 1981 until its creation in 1986.

Once the operation of the University was approved on June 15, 1986, she was appointed Dean of Research, Extension and Graduate Studies, by Resolution No. SO2-004 dated 11-28-1986.

From this position he initiates and develops an activity of constant growth in the educational task with direct incidence in the formation of professionals in the area of research eager for knowledge that strengthens their perspectives of professionalization and specialization; without neglecting, also, the University Extension to which he dedicated special attention.

As of December 3, 1991, she was appointed Vice Chancellor for Academics until 2001.

Her work at the Vice Rector’s Office was of permanent action in the academic structuring for its adaptation to the necessary changes in the optimization of its operation. During this period she was Rector in charge for short periods of time on twenty (20) occasions.

From 2001 to 2005, she was again appointed Dean of Research, Extension and Graduate Studies.

The knowledge acquired through his time at the Academic Vice Rector’s Office allows him to fulfill his vision and perspectives regarding the necessary changes for the curricular updating of the Master’s, Specialization and Doctoral Programs in Educational Sciences.

For his teaching activities he has received several awards, among which the following stand out:

Merit Honor Button, UBA in June 1992.
Diploma of Recognition to the Postgraduate Staff of the UBA, in June 2001.
Diploma of Recognition to the Promoter Group of the Project for the Creation of the UBA, June 2001.
Plaque of Recognition, Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua June 2001.
Doctorate Honoris Causa, Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua, June 2001.
Button of Honor for 20 years of service to the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua.

Dr. Nubia Consuelo Acua de Guarisma’s extensive academic and professional management career represents a milestone in the history of teaching, research and university extension, impacting the destinies of generations that have made a difference in different areas of professional work.

José Gerardo Guarisma Jr. Ph.D.

Originally from the city of Maracay, Venezuela. He is a lawyer, graduated from Universidad Santa Maria in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1988. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Universidad Rómulo Gallegos obtaining a Master’s degree in Education in 2006 and a Doctorate in Education Sciences in 2008. In 2018, he graduated as Doctor in Education Sciences at the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua Venezuela. He obtained in 2018, the Doctorate Honoris Causa from the University of Spain and Mexico “UEM” of CDMX Mexico. Likewise, his professional development has focused on the managerial, technological and directive areas in the framework of innovative learning scenarios, with several diplomas taken in various institutions around the world. In his academic and professional career, he has directed educational and research projects in public and private institutions at international level, as well as member of the Nucleus of Rectors of the National Council of Universities of Venezuela. At the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua he held various positions from 1986 to 2014, among which stand out: Rector-President of the University, Academic Director and Director of International Inter-institutional Relations. In Florida Global University he served since 2012 as Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO; from 2016 until today, Dr. José Gerardo Guarisma Jr. directs the destinies of the university as Rector-President. Due to his management FGU has felt his impact in the managerial work, with the approval of new academic offerings between 2017 and 2022. This impact and innovation is also reflected in this 2023 with two new PhDs, the consolidation of the FGU Research Center, which has four indexed journals and nine postdocs. Also the signing of international agreements and the establishment of academic partners in different countries in Latin America and Europe, such as Mexico, Colombia, Central America, Peru, Dominican Republic and Spain, among others. All this work and management direction projects Florida Global University into the future as a North American University for Latinos in the USA, Latin America and the world. Since 2019 he serves as President of the Board of Directors of Mexico Global University, guiding the process of consolidation, accreditation and internationalization of this Mexican University that comes to complete the managerial work in Higher Education in Latin America. In the year 2022, together with other entrepreneurs and leaders in online education, founded “American Business College” University Institution based in Florida USA; to guide new generations of students eager for knowledge and preparation for the future in various areas of knowledge. Finally, in 2021 he created and founded American Elite School, a North American institution of High School (Middle School), online and bilingual for this important sector of the population.
Dr. Guarisma Jr.’s entrepreneurial spirit has led him to the creation of projects of national and international transcendence in the areas of Continuing Education, social development and technological innovation, founding the Center for Empowerment and Leadership (CEL), an important institution of Continuing Education for the development of high impact human talent.
also, FGUTechLab, Instituto Tecnológico de Carreras Cortas; Politics Center Academy, in the area of Political Science and Law; International Journalism Academy, for the area of Journalism; Sport Management Academy for training in the area of Sports Management; in addition to the social media platform “EduDigitalMedia”, where the educational magazine “EduDigitalMedia Magazine” stands out.
Undoubtedly, university education has obtained important contributions thanks to the innovative vision, professional, managerial work and extraordinary human quality that characterize Dr. Guarisma Jr.; reasons for which the academic distinction as Honorary Researcher of the Complutense University of Madrid, (Spain) since 2014. In 2017 he was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” granted by the Office of the President of the United States of America, to outstanding members of the American community for their contributions to the development of society; in the same year he was awarded the gold medal as “Missionary of Pace” by the Diplomatic Mission of Eastern Europe. In 2018, he obtained recognition for his contribution to the global educational field, by the International Council of Entrepreneurs of Mexico.