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Browse Programs Admission InformationThe academic Master's in Tourism Development and Heritage, presented by the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography, and Spatial Planning at the University of Frères Mentouri, Constantine 1, is a specialized program in the field of Earth sciences and the environment.
It is based on the principles of territorial development, which focus on the rational use of territorial resources in development for the economic and social benefit of local populations, and on the search for territorial equity in the distribution of wealth.
This Master's program aims to train experts capable of analyzing territories and diagnosing both tangible and intangible tourist assets, as well as human skills that can be valorized for regional development. It also prepares students to create effective tourism projects, tailored to the specificities of each region, and to enhance local heritage, thereby contributing to its preservation while strengthening and promoting the tourist destination.
The program spans two years, divided into four semesters, and combines theoretical, directed, and applied teaching to ensure that students gain an in-depth understanding of key tourism concepts. This includes techniques for field analysis, creation and management of tourism projects, and the promotion and marketing of tourism products. It also offers a balance between technical and practical aspects through case studies, field training, and applied projects, enabling students to acquire skills that are directly transferable to the professional world.
This specialization enables students to acquire advanced spatial analysis skills using GIS, offering them an experience that prepares them to intervene in various fields such as the tourism development of territories, the preservation of archaeological and heritage sites, and urban planning aimed at protecting urban heritage.
The program also includes a practical internship and a final project, providing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a professional context while enhancing their employability and ability to address current challenges in territorial management.
After graduation, students can pursue various careers in both the public and private sectors. They can join institutions specializing in tourism planning and management, urban planning and development consultancies, territorial planning research centers, or continue their graduate studies. This Master's thus constitutes a multidisciplinary and innovative program, responding to the growing demand for expertise in the field of geospatial data.
This program addresses tourism issues in general, covering the history of tourism, stakeholders, socio-economic challenges, and the evolution of this sector. It includes the following subjects:
Tourism: Principles and Dimensions
This course aims to familiarize students with their field by providing an in-depth understanding of tourism, its local and international dimensions, and its impact on various sustainable development indicators.
Tourism and Spatial Dynamics
This discipline allows students to explore different tourist regions, their varied forms, and the geographical dynamics associated with tourism practices.
Geographical Tourism and Landscapes
This course enables students to acquire skills for working at different territorial scales, with the aim of developing and adapting these regions to the evolution of societies and their populations through the study of various types of landscapes.
Tourism Development Policies at the Global Level
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the origins of tourism development policies in different countries, addressing the factors that led to their emergence, the elements influencing their formulation, as well as the impact of geographical, historical, economic, and social events on their development.
Tourism Planning 1
This module provides students with the necessary knowledge to identify the strengths and challenges of a given region, master tourism development tools, and understand the political implications of the various elements that make up a tourist territory.
Sustainable Tourism Development
This course gives students the keys to understanding the challenges of tourism and its effects on the environment and cities, while equipping them with the knowledge necessary to manage sustainable tourism.
Design and Management of Tourism Projects
The goal of this course is to teach students all the steps involved in managing a tourism project, from the preparatory phase to execution, whether for a private company or a local authority.
Tourism and Heritage Law
This module allows students to gain a solid understanding of the legislative texts that regulate tourism activities and contribute to the enhancement and protection of Algerian heritage. Students will be prepared to meet the needs of organizations, institutions, and companies working in the fields of tourism development and heritage management.
Tourism Development 2
This course enables students to understand the specific issues related to the development of tourism as a fully-fledged sector of activity, with its own characteristics, cultural impact, and the spaces it creates. The goal is to highlight the identity and characteristics of the locations while ensuring sustainable tourism development in the relevant regions.
Tourism Heritage
Students will learn to define and identify the different types of tourism heritage (natural, cultural, tangible, and intangible) and master techniques for enhancing and preserving this heritage.
Architectural Heritage and Archaeological Sites
This course focuses on the importance of architectural heritage and archaeological sites for tourism development and introduces students to various preservation and enhancement techniques for this heritage.
Tourism Potential in Algeria
The goal of this course is to acquire the necessary skills to understand the diverse tourism assets of Algeria in all their forms.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A TOURISM PROJECT (WORKSHOP)
This course allows students to learn how to design a tourism development plan for a virgin site, master urban planning regulations, and methodically follow the stages of a project. The goal is to provide students with the opportunity to propose their own tourism development project and present it convincingly, emphasizing its feasibility.
TOURISM ECONOMICS
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the fundamentals of tourism economics: the tourism product, the specifics of tourism services, as well as the analysis of supply and demand. Students will delve into the foundations, forms, and functions of tourism demand, and then explore the tourism market and industry.
TOURISM AND ITS SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES
This course enables students to understand the social and spatial dynamics of tourism by analyzing tourist behaviors, practices, and motivations. The issues surrounding tourism markets and professions will also be addressed, highlighting the key role of tourism in spatial planning, social transformations, and globalization processes.
COMPUTER SCIENCE GIS
The objective of this course is to acquire basic knowledge in geomatics and the use of associated software. Students will familiarize themselves with GIS interface functions and fundamental database concepts. They will also learn how to prepare and present data to perform appropriate thematic analyses and produce thematic maps.
ENHANCEMENT OF A TOURIST SITE (INTERNSHIP)
This internship allows students to demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge acquired during their training. They will have the opportunity to create their own tourism development project and manage it in its various practical aspects.
TOURISM MARKETING
This course enables students to acquire the necessary methods and tools to identify, analyze, and develop various marketing strategies to animate and promote tourist areas through the implementation of tourism projects.
URBAN PLANNING
This course aims to clarify urban planning concepts to students in order to help them design rational and coherent developments in the field of tourism.
DIGITIZATION OF TOURISM ACTIVITIES
This module aims to teach students how to use computer systems to spatially process georeferenced tourism data. Students will learn to produce plans and maps adapted for tourism purposes.
TOURIST SITE DEVELOPMENT (WORKSHOP)
Through this course, students will learn to design, manage, and present their own tourism development project. They will also need to use persuasive elements to convince others of the viability of their proposal. This module prepares students for the development of their master's thesis in semester 4.
POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
The goal of this course is to raise students' awareness of the risks and dangers associated with various types of pollution related to tourism activities. It will allow them to discover the necessary environmental protection methods and tools to minimize the negative effects of tourism.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This course teaches the methodological approach needed to structure rigorous research work for the development of a master's thesis. Students will learn the principles of reflection and presentation for a research project.
Admission to the first year of the Master's program is open to students holding a Bachelor's degree in the following disciplines:
Students holding a Bachelor's degree in other disciplines may be admitted after review of their application.
To access the second year of the Master's program, it is necessary to have earned 60 credits in the first year of this specialization or in equivalent disciplines.
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