BA (Hons) Hospitality Management with Foundation Year

Course summary
Overview
This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and will allow you to develop your technical, supervisory and managerial abilities within the context of the hospitality business.

On this course you will learn about the management of hospitality products and services, and we will encourage you to develop a strategic approach to the ever-changing business, economic and social demands placed on the industry.

All of our teaching staff are experienced hospitality practitioners, with many undertaking research, and others are recognised authors.

Why choose this course?
Studying a joint honours degree will allow you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and to develop your growth as a student of hospitality. This approach will help you to develop into a high-calibre, motivated graduate, equipped with the confidence and flexibility to thrive in the diverse hospitality services industry.

Your foundation year will give you a grounding in the hospitality industry and review the economics and career prospects in the sector.

In the core and optional modules, we will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the complexities that surround management-level roles. You will acquire specific knowledge and more general skills, including knowledge of strategy development, financial management and contemporary issues in the industry.
We aim to build your knowledge of the global industry with modules focusing on international trends and operations.

Career and study progression
By developing a strong management background in the context of hospitality, you will also gain transferable skills for a range of careers in international or UK hotel groups, restaurants and catering firms.

You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.
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