International Tourism Mgt

Hospitality and Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries. As the cost of global travel falls, and with new destination markets being created, the travel arena is now one of the world’s biggest industries, with experts predicting continued and rapid growth.

Why choose this course?

This course provides students with a foundation in business and management in this sector, exploring the impact of tourism and tourism activities in a range of international contexts and equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills sought by employers in this rapidly evolving industry.

By choosing this course you will:

• Develop a range of transferable skills in employment and career development
• Improve your communication, English language, interpersonal and life-long learning skills

This top-up course allows entry to a degree programme at stage three for students from outside the UK who have a sound general business background

What will I study?

The BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management has been developed for students with an appropriate pre-qualification who wish to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to operate successfully in this fast growing and exciting industry. This course provides the knowledge and cutting edge practices needed to engage successfully in this sector.

Programmes are full-time with start-dates in October and January. The academic year is split into three terms. Each term is 10 weeks, followed by a short break.

The top-up degree covers the following:

• Developing Business Practice
• International Business Strategy
• International Marketing Strategy
• Tourism Destinations Management
• International Hospitality Operations Management
• Workplace Project / work-based Project

View the course structure and module list from year one through to your final year.

How is this course taught?

This course is taught through a series of lectures and seminars.

How will my learning be assessed?

This course is assessed through coursework and examinations.

What are my career prospects?

Graduates can expect to find themselves in a strong position to be able to offer a prospective employer not only a business degree, but also the added experience of having studied or worked in an international context.