International Tourism and Hospitality Management, MA
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Explore the world of tourism and hospitality with our MA International Tourism and Hospitality Management, which is designed with insights from leading hospitality and tourism businesses.
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, tourism accounted for 10% of global GDP in 2017, with more than 313 million people working in the industry. This Master's in International Tourism and Hospitality Management has been developed to meet the growing demand for professionals in the sector.
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About this course
You'll learn in detail about strategic management, marketing, sales management, entrepreneurship, financial planning, human resource management, governance and policy. By developing a strategic and managerial perspective of tourism and hospitality, you'll be well-suited to future roles as a manager, policymaker or consultant.
The course will develop your skills in tourism and hospitality management, enabling you to set up and manage your own tourism and hospitality business. It's ranked second in London for graduate prospects by the Complete University Guide.
Careers in all aspects of the international tourism and hospitality industry are open to you, including leadership and managerial roles, business start-ups and consultancy.
Graduates go on to roles in major tourism and hospitality businesses, large hotel companies, government tourism agencies, major online and high street travel and tour agencies, international tourism organisations, tour operators, airlines, marketing, and cultural, heritage, festival and other specialist tourism operations.
You should have an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above from a recognised university or higher education institute, or a postgraduate diploma in an appropriate area.
Mature applicants without an undergraduate degree but with relevant business experience are encouraged to apply, subject to interview.
What you should know about this course
The course is ideal for careers in tourism and hospitality management or for setting up your own business.
It was designed with insight from leading hospitality and tourism businesses, including Marriott Hotels and Merlin Entertainment.
Study in London at a World Heritage Site, which attracts tourists from all over the world.
Our Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism courses are ranked TOP 3 for student satisfaction in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021)
2nd in London for Graduate Prospects for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism subjects (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2021)
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Subjects
- Entrepreneurship
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Hospitality Management
- Hospitality
- Sales
- International
- Financial
- Tourism
- Resource Management
- Financial Training
- Tourism Hospitality
- Tourism Hospitality Management
- Sales Training
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (15 credits)
- Tourism and Hospitality Operations (15 credits)
- Tourism, Hospitality and Society (15 credits)
- Strategy and Human Resource Management for Tourism and Hospitality (15 credits)
- Tourism Policy and Governance (15 credits)
- Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship
- Current Themes in Hospitality and Tourism (15 credits)
- Strategic Financial Planning (15 credits)
- Marketing and Sales Management for Tourism and Hospitality (15 credits)
- Research Methods (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 1 module from this list of options.
- Dissertation (45 credits)
- Internship and Consultancy Project (45 credits)
International Tourism and Hospitality Management, MA