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Study Details: 2 years full-time
The MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience) is designed to develop your understanding of how the global tourism and hospitality sectors operate. It will equip you to effectively manage hospitality and tourism services, while fostering sustainable and forward-thinking approaches.
Blending business and management principles, the course prepares you to support the growth of tourism enterprises and destinations in ways that are both innovative and ethically responsible.
With its integration of theory and practical application, the course offers opportunities to work on real-world projects with industry clients and the possibility of a study trip to a European destination. The flexible timetable is typically condensed into three days per week, making it easier to combine your studies with part-time employment.
A 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or a masters degree in any subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.
Global tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, contributing over 10% to global GDP and supporting 1 in 10 jobs worldwide (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2024). With the hospitality and tourism sectors rapidly evolving particularly in areas such as sustainable operations, digital guest experiences, and data-driven service management, the demand for skilled, globally-minded professionals continues to grow.
This creates exciting opportunities for graduates who are equipped to manage diverse teams, streamline sustainable operations, and deliver high-quality customer experiences in an international context.
Hospitality and tourism careers span multiple sectors including hotels and resorts, destination management, airlines, cruise lines, events, consultancy, and tourism boards in both the private and public sectors.
Core modules:
Strategic Leadership (15 credits)
Hospitality and Tourism Operations (15 credits)
Strategic Development and Experience Management for Hospitality and Tourism (30 credits)
Applied Consulting for Hospitality and Tourism (30 credits)
Research Methods for Marketing (15 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional modules:
Global Marketing Strategy (15 credits)
Financial Management (15 credits)
Risk Management (15 credits)
International Marketing Communications (15 credits)
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