International Tourism Management MSc / PGDip

University College Birmingham
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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

Tourism is one of the world’s most dynamic and competitive industries. If you want to forge a career in this field, our International Tourism Management postgraduate course will give you the tools you need to become a skillful and knowledgeable manager who can make an immediate impact on any organisation.

Our tourism course boosts your management potential by focusing on the role of communication and creativity and developing your critical thinking, problem-solving, research and analytical skills, together with an in-depth understanding of contemporary industry issues. You will also be able to specialise your knowledge through a range of optional modules, while you will be supported throughout by a professional mentor to offer further guidance and advice on advancing your career.

One of the standout features of this course is the opportunity to travel overseas and apply your training to an international live tourism project, while you will also have the option to boost your real-world experience on a six-month placement. What’s more, University College Birmingham is an Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence and our new Aviation and Tourism Suite offers state-of-the-art facilities to support your studies.

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Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
Tour manager
Theme park manager
Tourist information centre manager
Marketing executive (postgraduate)
Travel agency manager
Digital marketer

MSc International Tourism Management – A grade classification of 2:2 is required, or international equivalent.
PGDip International Tourism Management – A grade classification of third-class is required, or international equivalent.
A subject-related UK or International honours degree from a recognised institution.

Why should I choose this course?
RESIDENTIAL VISIT – Study abroad on a live industry project, with essential trip costs covered by the University – past destinations include Dubai, the Gambia, Cyprus, the Azores and the Canaries
WORK PLACEMENT – Apply your training to the real world and gain vital experience on an optional six-month placement in the industry
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – From business creation to marketing and digital media, study a range of specialist areas with our portfolio of optional modules
INDUSTRY APPROVED – Study at a recognised ITT Centre of Excellence, with opportunities to work on a range of industry consultancy projects

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2018

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Subjects

  • Tourism
  • Industry
  • International
  • Project
  • IT risk
  • Risk
  • Marketing
  • Decision Making
  • Market
  • Business Administration
  • Business and Administration

Course programme

Core Modules

  • Global Dynamic Environment
  • Innovative Sustainable Tourism
  • International Live Project Management
  • Masters Research Project
  • Risk and Crisis Management

Options - choose one (semester 1)

  • Business Creation and Development
  • Leadership in Decision-making
  • Tourism Experience Management

Options - choose one (semester 2)

  • Marketing and Digital Media
  • Revenue & Performance Analysis
  • Managing Across Cultures

Placement (Optional)

  • Postgraduate Work Placement

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 7

Lectures, guest speakers, seminars, ‘creative dialogues’ and e-learning activities will facilitate your advanced learning and skill development. There is also a range of action-learning opportunities through case studies, scenario planning, simulations and live projects.

You will be assessed through case study analysis, presentations, essays, e-discussions and debates within a range of individual and team-based environments.

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

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International Tourism Management MSc / PGDip

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