International Hospitality Business Management BA (Hons) / FdA

University College Birmingham

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In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

From world-class hotels, country clubs and theme parks to leisure centres, exhibition venues and catering services, there is a world of opportunities out there for hard-working, business-minded managers with the right skills and knowledge. Our International Hospitality Business Management degree will give you the tools to help you seize these opportunities and pursue your career goals in the international hospitality industry.

Preparing you for a range of management careers in this sector, this hospitality degree has a strong international focus, meaning you will be able to apply what you learn to organisations overseas. You will develop specialist knowledge in areas ranging from events to food and beverage operations, while you will also be able to hone your hospitality skills in our award-winning restaurants on campus.

Our course, which is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, also features the opportunity for you to go on a paid 12-month work placement, giving you extensive experience of the industry before you graduate. From Italy and Ireland to the USA and Hong Kong, our past students have worked at prestigious venues around the world.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
Hotel manager (small hotel or deputy of larger hotel)
Tourist information centre manager
Conference centre manager
Catering manager
Accommodation manager
Travel agency manager

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC-CDD.

BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM-MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96-80 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96-80 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

Why should I choose this course?
WORK PLACEMENT – Gain a wealth of real-world experience on a paid 12-month placement, with opportunities available throughout the UK, Europe and around the globe
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Choose from an extensive range of optional modules to suit your career aims, from Small Restaurant Management to International Marketing
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Put your hospitality training into practice by working in our award-winning restaurants on campus
INDUSTRY APPROVED – Our course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, giving you additional professional recognition when you graduate
TEAM SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP – Our University will be the home for Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, offering exciting opportunities for our students to work with the team and its athletes

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2018

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Subjects

  • Business and Management
  • Cross Cultural
  • Hospitality Management
  • International
  • Global
  • Marketing
  • Hospitality
  • Planning
  • Tourism
  • Industry

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core Modules

  • Employability Enhancement
  • Food, Beverage and Hospitality Studies
  • Hospitality and Tourism Business Principles
  • People and Organisations
  • Rooms Division Systems
  • The Hospitality and Tourism Customer Experience
YEAR 2/3

Work Placement

  • Work Placement
YEAR 3

Core Modules

  • Hospitality Investigations
  • People Management for Hospitality Managers
  • Management of Food and Beverage Operations
  • Marketing Communications for Hospitality
  • Operational Finance for Hospitality and Tourism
  • Rooms Revenue Management

Plus one option from:

  • Gastronomy
  • Events Planning

Managing Pub and Bar Operations

  • Sustainability in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
  • Training and Development Skills for Managers
YEAR 4

Core Modules

  • Hospitality Operations Management
  • Strategic Hospitality Management

Plus two options from:

  • Financial Strategy
  • Small Restaurant Management
  • Strategic Human Resources Management
  • International Marketing
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing
  • Cross-cultural and Global Management in Hospitality
  • Innovation and Creativity Management in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Personal Effectiveness and Behavioural Skills

Research option

  • Research Project
  • Enterprise and Innovation Showcase

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January) for each level/year of this course.

  • Level 4
  • Level 5 (BA)
  • Level 5 (FdA)

Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:

  • Coursework – 58%
  • Practical assessment – 34%
  • Written examination – 8%

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

UK/EU students

A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year. If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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