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MSc International Tourism Management

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc Full-time: 1 year

Course Description

What is it that motivates people to travel and what are their expectations? How can we manage tourism in a way that benefits all stakeholders?

These are the kinds of questions you’ll be considering as you learn about what it takes to become a manager within the international tourism industry.

We are ranked:

  • 1st in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2024 for tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies
  • 1st in the UK and 2nd globally in the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023 for hospitality and tourism management
  • 1st in the UK and 15th in the world for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

Typically, as a student on our International Tourism Management MSc, you won’t have a tourism background at an undergraduate level but you’ll be in great hands as you train to make your mark in this sector. You’ll also benefit from our distinguished track record for graduate employability and our excellent industry connections.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

Some of our graduates have gone on to start their careers in the following roles:

  • Conference services and facilities manager
  • Hotel manager
  • Senior executive (in destination management services)
  • Senior manager (in international tour operators and travel businesses)
  • Marketing executive (in destination management organisations).

Module Details

  • INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT Compulsory 1
  • OPERATING SYSTEMS & SUSTAINABILITY Compulsory 1
  • RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 1
  • SERVICES MARKETING FOR EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY Compulsory 1
  • ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOR THE SERVICE INDUSTRY Optional 2
  • BUSINESS ANALYTICS IN SERVICES Optional 2
  • BUSINESS PLAN Optional 2
  • CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SUSTAINABILITY Optional 2
  • DESIGNING DIGITAL SERVICES Optional 2
  • ETHICS AND CSR Optional 2
  • RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 2
  • STRATEGY AND INNOVATION IN THE TOURISM ECOSYSTEM Compulsory 2
  • TOURISM SOCIAL SCIENCE Compulsory 2
  • VISITOR ATTRACTION MANAGEMENT Optional 2
  • DISSERTATION Optional Year-long
  • DISSERTATION Optional Cross Year

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