International Tourism and Hospitality Management

One year full-time commencing September or January.

The tourism and hospitality industry supports over 235 million jobs worldwide, or one in every twelfth worker. Revenues from tourism total in excess of US$1 trillion or US$3 billion per day. It is a thriving and dynamic industry literally offering a world of opportunities and plays a key role in terms of international trade contributing to the GDP of developed and developing countries. A high profile service industry with significant economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts and a focus on ethical and sustainable issues underpins the programme throughout. Graduates of this course will be equipped with the necessary business development and creative skills to allow them to adapt and be successful in this diverse environment. As tourism and hospitality is a practical and customer-focused industry, the programme includes the analysis and evaluation of the key growth areas of the sector, whilst recognising the multidisciplinary nature of the subject area. Drawing on a variety of case studies and projects, the programme explores the local and international scope of tourism and hospitality and the agencies involved in its development and management.

Strong links with key players and professional bodies such as the Tourism Management Institute and the Tourism Society.

• The International Tourism Business
• Hospitality and Event Management
• Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management
• Destination Management
• Marketing
• Sport and Recreational Tourism
• Dissertation
  

A variety of individual and group-based assessments are used, including written reports, seminar presentations, poster presentations and research projects. Most modules incorporate more than one assessment type.

Employers worldwide seek enthusiastic, capable individuals who understand the demands of business and can demonstrate a combination of key business and solution-oriented management skills. This course provides them. Our MA degree will equip you with the knowledge and cutting-edge management and skills that employers are looking for both in this country and abroad. The tourism and hospitality industry offers opportunities in marketing visitor attractions, destinations, conferences, resort and city hotels, special events, public sector, retail travel and in tourism consultancy. Many of our students have gone on to work for airlines, tour operators, visitor attractions, training and education, conference organisers and business travel both in the UK and overseas.