International Hospitality Management (top-up)
Bachelor's degree
In Eastbourne
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Eastbourne
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Duration
1 Year
This course provides a unique opportunity to join one of the most established and internationally recognised courses available in the UK and enables students to develop the skills necessary for personal achievement in a uniquely dynamic and challenging industry. Suitable for: This 12-month programme is aimed at those students who hold an HND, FdA or DipHE in hospitality management or hospitality and tourism management (or similar) and who wish to obtain an honours degree.
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About this course
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing (or equivalent qualification).
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Subjects
- Management
- Hospitality
Course programme
Course structure
The degree is taught by staff with practical, research and professional experience in international hospitality and management and students experience a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops and group activities. They can expect to be in the classroom for approximately 12-15 hours a week but personal research is also required in order to further support their studies. Progress will be assessed using a variety of individual and group tasks and students are encouraged to take a critical and analytical approach throughout.
Areas of study
Depending on their areas of interest and specific entry qualifications, students are able to study a range of modules that build upon and enhance their previous studies and enable them to become familiar with key issues which impact upon the future strategic development of companies within the hospitality sector. They also choose from a range of optional modules including food, society and culture, gastronomy, international management and wine marketing. To graduate with an honours degree students must also undertake a research-based dissertation.
Career and progression opportunities
Graduates are equipped with the skills necessary for employment in specific hospitality positions as well as general management. Graduates can expect to find employment in a wide range of hospitality sectors including corporate hospitality, restaurant and licensed retail, nightclubs, bespoke catering and international luxury hotels. The sector is also internationally renowned for its graduate training programmes. Several of our graduates now hold very senior management positions within the industry whilst a large number run their own businesses, including restaurants, bespoke event planning and catering, city centre nightclubs and gastropubs.
The academic nature of the degree provides an opportunity for students to progress to postgraduate study or in research for a PhD or MPhil.
Mode of Attendance : Full - time
International Hospitality Management (top-up)