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Master's in Travel and Tourism Management

100% online, on-site, and hybrid study options.

One of the largest industries in the world, travel and tourism management has rapidly expanded in recent years. Post-pandemic travel will create a whole new range of opportunities and will require nuanced skill sets to meet pent-up consumer demand and changing industry standards. Beginning in Fall 2021, the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality will offer the NEW MS in Travel and Tourism Management , designed to provide students with a deep understanding of this fast-growing industry, while equipping them to adapt to emerging trends including sustainable tourism, cultural heritage tourism, and bleisure travel. This innovative degree will afford the benefits and resources of studying at NYU , while immersing you in New York City—the world’s premier destination for international travel.

Degree Advantage

• 36-credit program of study
• Prepares you for a range of travel and tourism jobs
• Core curriculum and electives focus on trends in travel and tourism, tourism planning, digital marketing, visitor management, travel technology, and destination branding 
• Internships at leading hotels, resorts, media companies, and travel agencies
• Study abroad opportunities and industry site visits
• Full- or part-time study options
• 100% online, on-site, and hybrid degree options available
• New Hospitality Innovation Hub for students, start ups, and industry partners
• Tisch Center Scholarships

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Who Should Earn the MS in Travel and Tourism Management?

Whether you just earned your undergraduate degree, are working in another field and are thinking about career change or are already working in the travel and tourism industry, earning this degree will challenge you to discover new ways of thinking about destinations and how technology can support them. It will equip you with the skills needed to attract and retain visitor markets and manage tourism effectively and sustainably.

ALUMNI SUCCESS STORY

Maria tuttocuore ‘02.

Maria Tuttocuore was already working in the travel industry when she decided to pursue a master's degree. She sensed that earning a degree in the field of travel and tourism would better position her for success by providing her with hands-on experience in the field and the opportunity to network. During her time at the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, she completed two internships—one at Leading Hotels of the World and the other at the New York State Division of Tourism . She credits these two experiences with opening the doors to a job at the Monaco Government Tourist Office , where she was promoted to a senior executive sales & marketing position. Her experience in luxury travel and extensive knowledge in destination marketing and leisure trade led her into launching her own travel destination marketing and management company UNICA Journeys LLC based in New York City. Today she represents and consults a varied portfolio of international luxury travel companies.

Learn From Travel and Tourism Faculty Experts

Faculty members are respected experts in areas such as cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, corporate travel management, among other specialities. From working at tourist bureaus, to developing destination marketing campaigns, to managing attractions, their expertise is invaluable in providing insights into the latest travel and tourism trends. Their support and deep dedication is what makes earning a degree from the Tisch Center transformational.

Expand Your Horizons Through Study Abroad

A major advantage of the MS in Travel and Tourism is the opportunity to participate in Global Field Intensives (GFIs). These travel experiences provide international business perspective and attune students to changes in the industry, including the rise of sustainable tourism, which focuses on developing stellar travel and tourism experiences, while monitoring impacts on the environment and local residents. Recent GFIs include trips to: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Prague, and Berlin.

Connect Through Invaluable Networking Opportunities

The MS in Travel and Tourism Management provides unsurpassed networking opportunities through the annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference ; the Grossinger-Bergman Distinguished Lecturer Series, fireside chats with the likes of Roger Dow , president and CEO of the US Travel Association; and industry site visits. These enlightening opportunities make earning a Tisch Center degree a game-changing education and professional experience.

Internships and Job Opportunities

Through the Tisch Center of Hospitality and the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development at NYU SPS , MS in Travel and Tourism Management students have the opportunity to complete internships that provide the hands-on experience needed to accelerate their careers. Many of these internships evolve into permanent jobs. Our graduates go on to careers at tourism bureaus, destination marketing firms, online travel agencies, and attractions, as well as other travel and tourism organizations including the following:

• Arena Destination Marketing • Dubai Tourism Authority • Myriad Travel Marketing • NYC & Company

• Skylark • Tourico Holidays • Visit Britain

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is travel and tourism management.

Travel and tourism management involves the coordination, planning, marketing, and delivery of travel services. Examples of travel and tourism organizations and entities include destinations, attractions, airlines, cruise lines, museums, cultural institutions, and travel and tourism related booking services. The tourism sector includes both leisure travel and business travel.

How does this degree differ from other travel and tourism degrees?

The MS in Travel and Tourism Management differs from other travel and tourism degrees due to its focus on business, technology, and entrepreneurship. The degree’s curriculum is delivered by academic scholars and business professionals. You will be able to immediately apply what you learn in the field of travel and tourism in New York City, the world’s top travel and tourism destination.

What can you do with a travel and tourism degree?

Earning a travel and tourism degree will allow you to begin or advance your career in the global tourism industry. It will prepare you for travel and tourism jobs and leadership roles in the public, private, and voluntary sector, including those with destination management organizations, online travel agents, tour operators, attractions, and transportation companies.

What types of travel and tourism jobs are available?

There are a multitude of travel and tourism jobs and career opportunities available, because the sector is so large and varied. Examples of travel and tourism employers include national and regional tourist offices, travel intermediaries, airlines, cruise lines, theme parks, travel technology companies, and nature tourism providers.

What are the advantages of earning a master's of travel and tourism management in NYC?

The advantage of earning your master’s degree in travel and tourism management in New York City is that you will be studying in one of the world’s leading travel and tourism destinations. New York City is a transportation hub, and is home to world-famous tourist attractions including the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the 911 Memorial & Museum, the High Line, and Broadway, among so many others. The City becomes your professional base for establishing your career in a destination that attracts millions of tourists each year.

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International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)

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Why study at UWL? 

• In the top 30% of universities nationwide  - The Guardian University Guide 2024
• University of the Year for Social Inclusion  - Daily Mail University Guide 2024
• Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK  - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
• Number 1 London university (non-specialist)  - National Student Survey 2023**

Would you like a job where no two days are the same? Our degree in International Tourism Management opens the door to a career in this growing and diverse, global industry. You will gain key business skills and industry knowledge relevant to an exciting range of careers within the sector. 

London is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations and home to some of the leading international tourism companies. UWL’s strong links with employers allow us to offer you unique insights and study opportunities . These include lectures, workshops, and assessments with leading travel and tourism professionals. 

For aspiring and ambitious students willing to work hard, this course provides a solid foundation for your move into management within the tourism sector. 

Our courses offer opportunities to discuss current issues and examine solutions from a sector perspective. Our course content is developed with support from a wide network of sector professionals to include changes in the industry.

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Why study International Tourism Management with us?

What our students say…

The skills and knowledge I developed on the course helped me secure a management position. It also provided a foundation for life-long learning and a desire to continually learn new things and develop my skills.

Course detail & modules

A successful manager knows their industry well and has a well-rounded set of skills that enables them to deal with daily challenges.

This course will support you to develop your operational, management and communication skills to deliver an excellent customer experience.

The focus of the course is on understanding the travel and tourism industry as a business. 

You will learn about:

• the structure and organisation of the tourism industry
• how the industry is changing and why
• the needs of customers
• the development of new tourism products and services 
• how new products and services are brought to the market. 

Examples and case studies are taken from a range of different companies and organisations in the public and private sectors from all regions of the world.

The diverse module options and the final year project will give you the opportunity to explore a particular area of tourism interest, which can help you identify and work towards your career goals.

You can choose to take this course with a work placement of 40 weeks (1400 hours) after Level 5. This can be in any sector of the travel and tourism industry, either in the UK or abroad. It will allow you to expand your network, gain paid experience and enhance your professional skills. Once our placement is over, you will return for your final year of studies.

*As we are in unprecedented and unpredictable times, there is no guarantee that you will be successful in securing a placement in the UK in the future.

If you choose a course with a placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route. This is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree.

The placement route for this course is open to UK students only.

Compulsory modules

Introduction to travel and tourism.

This module aims to provide students with understanding of concepts concerned with travel and tourism. It familiarises students with the operating characteristics of the tourism industry and the business relationships between its sectors. The module adopts a multidisciplinary approach, thus developing a wide range of competencies.

Professional Skills for Tourism Management

The module is divided into two main areas: students’ academic development and employability. The first part of the module provides students with some of the skills needed to study at the UKHE level; such as essay and report writing, academic referencing and presentation skills. This aspect of the module seeks to provide students with a firm foundation for later, more detailed academic and research work at Level 5 and 6. 

In terms of professional employability, the module is designed to equip students with knowledge and understanding pertinent to employment and with skills to assist them to enhance their employment prospects.

Travel and Tourism Finance and Planning

This module will provide the knowledge related to the underlying concepts of profitability in financial and economic terms – the principles of supply and demand, costs and revenues – and the relentless desire amongst many tourism organisations to reduce costs and grow ancillary revenues. The module will also analyse the concepts and principles as to how tourism organisations attempt to obtain the capital they require in order to operate and grow.

Worldwide Tourist Destinations

This module aims to introduce students to the role of physical, human, political and economic geography in the travel and tourism industry. It develops your understanding of the complexities of global travel and the key geographic determinants of tourism destinations. This module develops academic knowledge and practical skills relevant in the tourism industry.

Tourism Service Operations

This module seeks to represent a contextualization of the principles of tourism service operations. This will be achieved through the application of ideas concepts and theories applied to the travel, tourism and transportation industry. Here the use of examples and case studies will be central to the delivery of the module.

Tourism Culture and Society

This module aims to engender an understanding of the role played by culture upon representations of people, populations and pasts in the tourism marketplace. The purpose of this module is to explore the embodiment of culture in contemporary international tourism movements. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach this module will require students to inspect the relationship between tourism and culture in society in different destination areas.

Talent Management and Leadership

This module explores talent management, which has become an area of significant importance in international HR practice, as retaining excellent employees plays an important role in the strategic competitiveness of an organisation. This is never so important than in today's ever-changing work environment, where businesses operate in an environment of not only risk but also volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA).

The module will develop your understanding of the requirements for entrepreneurial leadership, which is essential in enabling the dynamic capabilities of the organisation. This module aims to develop your understanding of the requirements for successful leadership and talent management in an ever-changing world.

Applied Research Methods

The module aims to provide you with broad knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of research. It focuses on the use of a range of different research methods and approaches. The module encompasses the understanding and application of appropriate research methodologies, research approaches, research designs, forms of data collection, research statistics and report writing and presentation.

Managing Sustainable Tourism

This module focuses on the importance and evolution of the concept of sustainable development and how it applies to the context of tourism. The module identifies the core principles of sustainable development and looks at the implementation challenges faced by policymakers and destination managers in making all forms of tourism more sustainable.

Travel Technology and Innovation

The module examines how technology influences and changes tourism products, operations, processes and tourist behaviour in modern society. A review of global technological trends will also be undertaken to determine the cultural significance of technology to specific tourism societies and tourism businesses. The emphasis throughout is upon how we might more effectively address the challenge of creating and sustaining competitiveness in tourism organisations through the mechanisms of technology and innovation.

Digital Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

In this module, you will be introduced to the dynamic and changing world of digital marketing and communications. The importance of creating and sustaining internal and external digital communications as well as delivering the online customer experience are explored. The module also aims to offer you an overall perspective of the aspects of consumer behaviour in a digital age.

Leadership and Talent Management with Placement (Placement students only)

This module explores talent management, which has become an area of significant importance in internationally HR practice, as retaining excellent employees plays an important role in the strategic competitiveness of an organisation. This is never so important than in today's ever-changing work environment, where businesses operate in an environment of not only risk but also volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA). The module will develop your understanding of the requirements for entrepreneurial leadership, which is essential in enabling the dynamic capabilities of the organisation.

Optional modules

Tourism fieldwork (overseas fieldwork).

An overseas field trip during which students will research cultural and heritage tourism through observing current challenges such as visitor management, tourist and local interaction and diversification of the tourism offer. 

Note that the cost of this module is not included in the tuition fees for the course.

Global Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism

This module presents a dynamic overview of global contemporary trends and issues in the travel and tourism industry. It therefore aims to identify and analyse some of the key current issues that are pertinent to the travel and tourism sector worldwide. It also aims to equip students with a deeper understanding of the background, nature and implications of the identified issues.

Strategic Management and Analytics

In this module, students will develop core analytical and evaluation skills in recognising and interpreting how organisations maintain and develop competitive advantage through the use of analytics and strategic management tools. The application of analytics is a key part of this, including the concept of data, together with the application of analytical skills to select data to inform the organisation’s strategic decision making processes. Students will also be able to interpret relevant data and its implications for the organisation, together with evaluating how the organisation can use the data to support strategic management decisions.

Revenue and Distribution Management

This module aims to provide students with a systematic understanding in the theory and practice of revenue management and its impact on hospitality and hotel businesses as well as their customers. It seeks to provide the students with knowledge and skills to enable them to critically analyse and evaluate market condition, pricing strategies, inventory control tactics and customer value assessment in order to make appropriate management decisions that enable hospitality organisations to achieve sustainable financial success.

Dissertation

The aim of the dissertation module is to provide students with the opportunity to critically review, analyse and evaluate a topic of their choice related to the subject area of the course that they are studying. This is best done by conducting research in that topic and presenting the outcomes in a thesis. The module builds on knowledge and understanding that students may have achieved as part of an introductory research methods module. However, this is a self-contained module and it is not a pre-requisite to have been previously studied an introductory research module.

Tourism Risk and Opportunities

Tourism destinations and tourism businesses are becoming increasingly exposed to various risks and prone to disasters due to global environmental changes and security challenges. This module provides a strategic approach to understanding the nature of tourism risks, and learning how organisations could plan for and manage such risks in order to minimise, or even turn them into opportunities.

Niche Tourism

This module covers the current debates in one of the key areas affecting the tourism industry – its fragmentation into a number of specific markets and the development of niche products. It, therefore, aims to develop a knowledge and understanding of the niche tourism provision globally. 

In doing so, the module will discuss a range of macro and micro socio-economic and environmental influences pertaining to the growth and development of niche tourism. It will also examine the influence of national and transnational tourism development policy relevant to niche tourism and consider the implications of this for tourists, the host communities and the wider tourism industry.

Tourism and Events in the Global Context (TEGC)

This module will take an explicit international approach. Tourism and Events will combine theory and practise which will address challenges and opportunities globally. You’ll examine the impacts and benefits globalization has on the tourism and events industry.

Tourism and Digital Futures

The module focuses on the digital futures of tourism. The module will examine the reasons for digital transformation within the tourism industry, which are related to innovation, the creation of new structures, and the implementation of a new culture, processes and technology. The module will also look at the premise that travellers have changed and how tourism businesses can develop new opportunities to meet their expectations and enrich their tourism experiences.

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• Requirements: International

These can include:

• A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit
• Access to HE Diploma

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

Looking for BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management with Foundation Year?

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.

Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page  for information on other English language tests we accept. 

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents . 

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses .

Teaching staff

Dr Peter Smith

Peter Smith is the Course Leader for BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management programme at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism. Peter has over 12 years’ experience teaching and leading tourism programmes at University level.

Peter’s research is interdisciplinary, focusing on the sociology of tourism. He is the co-author (with Jim Butcher) of Volunteer Tourism: The lifestyle politics of international development (Routledge, 2015).

Peter worked in the independent travel sector for many years. Immediately prior to embarking on an academic career, Peter was the UK Customer Relations Manager for STA Travel, the UKs leading student/youth travel company, where he was responsible for leading and implementing the company’s national customer relations strategy. Peter draws on his industry experience to inform his teaching, modules and wider curriculum development.

Peter regularly appears in the media and at public events discussing travel, tourism and mobility related issues. He has been interviewed for Radio 4 The World Tonight, Radio 5 live Nicky Campbell and presented an opinion piece on BBC London television news.

He has given guest lectures at a number of HE institutions including, Kings College London, University of Brighton, London Metropolitan University and Canterbury Christ Church University. Outside academia Peter has spoken at and participated in public debates for a range of organisations including: the Royal Institute of British Architects, Royal Anthropological Institute /Development Studies Association, The Cheltenham Science Festival, Clarke Mulder Purdie, and the Battle of Ideas annual festival in London.

Dr Gergina Pavlova

Dr Cristina Maxim

Dr Faithfull Gonzo

Francesco Ragni

Study & career progression

This course prepares you to lead effectively in an ever-evolving sector, with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the issues the sector is facing today and into the future.

Once you graduate you could go on to work in:

• tour operating
• hotel and resort management
• retail travel 
• cruise shipping
• attractions management
• the transport industry
• public sector tourism agencies.

Alternatively, you could advance your studies with a  postgraduate course  at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism. Popular postgraduate travel and tourism courses at UWL include:

• MA International Tourism and Aviation Management
• MA Luxury Hospitality Management

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Events and opportunities.

World Travel Market

Our International Tourism Management students attended World Travel Market in London’s ExCell Centre.

As well as the opportunity to network with industry professionals, they attended round table discussions and speeches about challenges facing the global tourism industry, sustainability and graduate job opportunities.

Course Leader, Dr Peter Smith explained, “The World Travel Market is an annual event held in London and is an invaluable opportunity for our students to meet representatives from all over the world showcasing their destinations. Students can meet and chat with industry professionals in a relaxed yet informative environment.”

Madrid Field Trip

Our International Tourism Management students recently completed a 4-day field trip to Madrid, as part of the Level 5 (Year 2)  Tourism Fieldwork  module.

Students researched cultural and heritage tourism in the Spanish capital, visiting sites including old town, the Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and Catedral de la Almudena. 

Course leader, Dr Peter Smith said, “Madrid is a fantastic city for students to observe and research current tourism management challenges such as visitor management, tourist and local interaction and diversification of the tourism offer, in a European context.

Dr Cristina Maxim author of  World Tourism Cities A Systematic Approach to Urban Tourism , accompanied the group and worked with students on their observations and research projects. 

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International Hospitality and Tourism Management, M.I.H.T.M.

College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Earn a master’s degree in hospitality and tourism management on campus or online in one year from one of the Top 10 schools of hospitality and tourism management.

Accelerate your career with an advanced degree in the global field of hospitality and tourism management. The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is home to world-renowned scholars, industry experts and impactful research centers that provide opportunities to get involved in cutting-edge research.

Program Highlights

Rigorous curriculum.

Expect an engaging classroom experience whether you choose to earn your degree online or on campus.

Academic Excellence

Learn at one of the nation’s Top 10 schools for the study of hospitality and tourism management.

Program Flexibility

Enjoy the convenience of earning a hospitality and tourism management master’s degree at your own pace.

Track Options

Choose from either research or professional tracks to match your specific career goals and objectives.

What You’ll Study

The program covers topics in business analytics, strategic leadership, marketing and social media, customer experience management, talent management and finance. Elective courses and field projects will let you tailor the degree to your interests, including international learning opportunities. Thesis and non-thesis tracks are available.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

Customer Service

Providing assistance and support to customers to ensure satisfaction with a product or service

Event Planning

Coordinating and managing all aspects of an event, including logistics, vendors and timelines

International and Domestic Business

Building relationships and conducting transactions across borders

Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential

Hospitality Management

Overseeing guest services, coordinating facility operations and implementing strategies for exceptional customer experiences

Tourism Management

Overseeing travel services, coordinating visitor experiences and implementing strategies to promote destination attractiveness and satisfaction

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats , a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.

Potential Careers

• Resort Manager
• Restaurant Owner
• Hotel Manager
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Sales President for Travel Organizations

Job Titles of Alumni

• Director of Operations
• Marketing Coordinator
• Tourism Coordinator
• General Manager
• Account Manager
• Assistant Clubhouse Manager

Average Alumni Salary

Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $105,436

Workplace Settings

• Hospitality
• Food and Beverage
• University of South Carolina
• Embassy Suites
• Hammond School
• Kiawah Island Golf Resort
• Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
• The Heritage at Lowman Home

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

Hospitality Management, Ph.D.

The amount of support from my peers, the faculty, and the staff that I have gained through my time here has been invaluable. They have consistently pushed, motivated and helped me to continue to succeed and to reach out to my network even when I was hesitant to do so.

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International Travel and Tourism Management (Full-time) (BA Hons)

The World’s Our Lecture Theatre

Our International Travel and Tourism Management programme aims to provide a challenging academic experience developing your intellectual skills relating to topical issues within International Travel and Tourism. The programme aims to enhance your professional industry skills, enhancing your employability within International Travel and Tourism. This includes a range of exciting international placement and training opportunities within the sector. A degree in International Travel and Tourism Management enables you to develop managerial understanding and to work with creativity and innovative self-direction. You will develop professional cutting-edge guest service standards to meet the changing needs of the world’s leading tourism and travel organisations.

Students will graduate with a knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of International Travel and Tourism Management. This includes learning about concepts of global tourism as an area of academic theory and applied study in relation to business and management.

Practical placements are embedded within your studies, enabling you to understand the dynamic nature of the international industry. You will develop your understanding of operations, travel and tourism strategies, destinations and events, providing opportunities for a range of careers in International Travel and Tourism Management.

Course details

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Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25 Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

What you will learn.

The programme has been developed through close consultation with leaders from the global travel and tourism industry in order to meet the needs of industry and the aspirations of students.

A strong focus on management and marketing is introduced from the start of the programme. Issues are considered from a global perspective as well as studying topical industry issues, social media, international travel operations & international cultures.

The cutting edge programme focuses on guest service excellence from the outset and provides students and graduates with an excellent range of inspirational and challenging industry case studies to apply their learning.

International placements are integrated at level 4 and 5 enabling students to focus on progressing professional industry and operational skills and developing management understanding.

At the final stages of the programme, students are encouraged to challenge industry conceptions and consider strategic management issues from both an academic and applied stance.

Innovative and creative learning environments ensure that the programme brings the student’s learning alive. By making the World our Lecture Theatre students are able to experience behind the scenes at tourism facilities and destinations in the UK and internationally as well as engaging in networking events with industry leaders.

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Course Disclaimer

We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

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Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.

Further information

Entry requirements.

88 UCAS points (BA) | 44 UCAS points (DipHE)

Grades are important however offers are not based solely on academic results. We are interested in creative and dedicated people who demonstrate a strong commitment to International Travel & Tourism as well as those with significant relevant work experience. To assess the suitability of a potential student we may arrange interviews for you to discuss with us your skills, achievements and life experiences.

Assessment Methods

The programme will be assessed through a structured mix of practical assessments, placements, case studies, events, management reports, presentations, essays, travel reviews, DVDs/videos, travel blogs, feasibility studies, projects,  bid pitches and the opportunity to plan, organise and assess travel and tourism trips & experiences.

Assessments will wherever possible be designed to develop professional skills as well as developing critical thinking, leadership, management, guest service and team work in preparation for industry careers. The programme does NOT include examinations.

Additional Costs

Our students have access to a diverse range of equipment and resources, which in most cases are sufficient to complete their programme of study. We provide the basic materials necessary for students to undertake their modules.

However, hospitality, leisure and tourism students will likely incur some additional costs associated with field trips. Year to year these costs vary from £25 at level 4, to £500 at level 5 and up to £1,000 at level 6 however these are all subsidised.

Bursary / Scholarship Information

Career development bursaries of up to £1,000 are available for students to support placements, internships and events volunteering. Students may also be eligible to apply for the Discover Project to support International Mobility to support short International Placement Experiences.

Visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section to find out more.

Study Abroad Opportunities

The programme includes the opportunity to undertake integrated international placements during level 4, 5 and 6 in order to gain specialist industry experience and to develop the students professional skills.

Career opportunities

The flexibility of the programme, focus on industry opportunities, internships & graduate placement support empowers students to gear their studies to their own career ambitions and personal circumstances.

The constant interaction with employers and focus on guest service and professional employability skills provides students with the opportunity to realise their career potential through their studies.

On graduating students from this programme have been highly successful in securing a range of operational and management positions within the International Travel & Tourism Industry.

Future career pathways may include:

• Tourism Management - Attractions, International Hotels, Events, Conventions, Festivals, Tourist Boards.
• Travel Management - Airlines, Airports, Tour Operators,  Travel Agents.
• Previous examples of graduate careers include a range of management positions with Aspen Ski Company, British Tourism Authority, Contiki Holidays, Jumeirah Resorts Dubai, Merlin Entertainment, Necker Island in the Caribbean, PGL Activity Holidays, Planos Holidays Greece, St Brides Spa Hotel, Retreats Group, Ritz Carlton Resorts Worldwide, Rockley Watersports France & UK, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Tui Holidays, Visit Wales, Walt Disney World.

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International Tourism Management

Kick-start a career in international tourism with a degree which will give you the management skills and knowledge to work anywhere in the world.

Course overview

With input from leading organisations like The Institute of Travel and Tourism, Marriott, Visit Manchester and Expedia we’ve developed a range of modules directly relevant to a career in the tourism industry. You’ll explore key questions like what makes an attractive destination? How can marketing be applied in different markets? Which management strategies get the best out of employees? And you’ll put your ideas into practice, working on real world briefs for real organisations. 

Develop skills for life Tourism is big business. To succeed in this competitive market, organisations need managers not only with strong business acumen and creative flair, but also an awareness of ethics and responsibility. Here at Manchester Met, we’ll help you develop these skills....

What you need to know

• When does the course start? September 2024 September 2025

3 years full-time 4 years with placement 4 years with overseas study 4 years with foundation

• How many UCAS points do I need? 104-112
• Where will I study this course? Manchester

Features and benefits

Course information.

With input from leading organisations, we designed the core units on this course to give you a thorough introduction to managing a tourism business. You can also choose to learn a new language such as Spanish, Modern Arabic or Japanese.

As well as taught classes, you’ll learn by working on projects and doing your own research. Your final year research project is a chance to explore an area in more detail based on your studies or work experience.

You can choose to spend a year studying abroad or working on placement. We have links with universities around the world, and organisations like Disney, Expedia and Premier Inn. You can find out more about your options and decide after you’ve started the course.

Foundation Year

This course has a foundation year available. For more information visit the Foundation Year page .

Accreditations, Awards and Endorsements

Accreditation.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Our business school is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This means we are internationally recognised for meeting global standards of excellence in business and management education.

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Business School Impact System (BSIS) The BSIS scheme is designed to determine the extent and nature of a business school’s impact upon its local environment. BSIS has given us the tools to capture the enormous added value and impact that our business school brings to businesses and communities.

EFMD Quality Improvement System Our business school holds the EQUIS accreditation – a leading international system of quality assessment, improvement and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration. By attending an EQUIS accredited institution, students can be confident they are part of a high quality institution.

Institute of Travel and Tourism Our business school is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT). This gives our students access to industry professionals, networking and mentorship opportunities throughout their course.

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027 We have received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning we're rated as an outstanding university for our student experience.

Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.

* you will have the choice to study Tourist Behaviour II OR Uniwide Language

Tourist Behaviour I

The behaviour of tourists is a fundamental aspect in understanding the nature of tourism as a whole. Attention is given to the evolution of different types of tourists as well as different types of behaviour.

Tourism Academic and Digital Skills

Academic and digital skills are developed to foster students’ engagement with their own personal and professional development. This unit will support students as they make the step up to degree-level study.

Tourism Operations Management

The management of tourism operations for competitive advantage within the global tourism industry requires knowledge and application of key operational management theories and models.

Destination Manchester

Destination Manchester: England's second largest city tourist destination and the living-laboratory for your studies. Explore what makes a successful international tourist destination and help to solve a real-world problem for a tourism company.

Financial Management for Managers

Understanding financial management is a vital skill for all managers of profitable companies. Learn how to analyse financial statements, plan budgets and use financial data to inform decision making.

Marketing for Tourism

Students will develop marketing skills for tourism, learning how to recognise the importance of marketing as a role and function; as well as apply the marketing mix to illustrate different tourist markets and needs.

Option units

Tourist behaviour ii.

An understanding of the development of current and future trends is an important aspect of tourist behaviour and will be explored with the help of a variety of reports.

Uniwide Language

You can add a foreign language to your portfolio of skills. Enhance your employability by learning French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Modern Standard Arabic or Spanish alongside your main degree. Whatever your language knowledge, from beginners to advanced, these classes will take you to the next level of proficiency. Visit UNIWIDE  for more information.

Study and assessment breakdown

Study 

• Year 1 scheduled 25%; independent 75%
• Year 2 scheduled 25%; independent 75%
• Year 3 scheduled 20%; independent 80%
• Year 1 coursework 90%; examination 10%
• Year 2 coursework 85%; examination 15%
• Year 3 coursework 100%

Placement options

Our BA (Hons) International Tourism Management degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. Opportunities are available worldwide with a wide range of companies, from boutique hotels to five-star deluxe properties, gastro pubs to Michelin star restaurants, and cruise liners to theme parks.

A year out not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how a business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.

To find out more about what a placement can do for you, visit our placements page.

Instead of a placement, you’ll have the opportunity to spend up to a year overseas, studying with one of our partner institutions across Europe, or beyond. Go abroad in the third year of your degree, and you’ll not only learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and discover more about yourself – you’ll also boost your career prospects.

Having first-hand knowledge of another country’s cultures and traditions can take you far in a range of careers. And, by going abroad you’ll also demonstrate the kind of independent spirit and adaptability that many employers want.

Working abroad

Gaining work experience with an international flavour offers a double benefit. While you’ll learn valuable professional skills in a real-world workplace, you’ll also experience different cultures, ways of working and new perspectives. Whether it’s a summer exchange, holiday internship or year-long international placement, global experience can make a world of difference to your career prospects.

A city of opportunities

Greater Manchester boasts one of the country’s leading creative clusters outside of London, with a diverse community of over 8,500 creative organisations.

Manchester is also England’s second most visited city by international tourists, drawn to the area by the vibrant calendar of attractions and events occurring all-year-round. These include over 75 museums and galleries, high-profile music, art and cultural festivals, and sporting tournaments hosted in the largest concentration of sporting venues in Europe.

With all this activity on our doorstep, it puts us in the perfect place to offer an education rooted in the real world – with relevant skills, useful experience and valuable connections to support your ambitions in events, tourism or hospitality management. It puts you in a city with a wide range of employers who are looking for ambitious graduates.

During this year you will study six 15 credit units. Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.

Researching Tourism

Understanding how to appraise and apply research methods is a critical skill for undergraduates and this knowledge will be developed through this unit.

Industry Active

This unit will identify the variety of job roles within the tourism sector. It will enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the essential skills required to complete the application process for employment.

International Tourist Experience Design

Tourist experiences are designed and managed by tourism businesses, yet experiences become meaningful when personalised by tourists. Students will explore how new business approaches centring on the tourist have been devised.

People Management and Development

Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the theories, strategies, policies and practices that underpin the management and development of human resources in organisations particularly in the tourism industry.

Tourism Destination Fieldwork

Students will conduct fieldwork at a destination to assess local challenges.

The Business of Tour Operators

Students will examine the role of tour operators in the tourism supply and distribution chain. A focus will be on their partnerships with key stakeholders so ensuring a sustainable and ethical approach to business.

During this year you will study four 15 credit units and a 30 credit unit. Please note that the following list of units is indicative and may be subject to change.

Global Tourism Development

A global view of tourism as a tool to achieve the broader sustainable development goals in varying economies is provided. Different tourism development paths and their challenges, limitations and benefits will be critiqued.

The Tourism Graduate

With graduation on the horizon, you’ll focus on harnessing your personal and professional skills, as well as behaviours. You’ll have opportunity to engage in a range of activities, which might include mentoring with an employer in a tourism management role or a cutting-edge mock assessment centre experience, helping you become a sought-after and career-ready graduate.

Tourism Crisis and Risk Management

Within the global tourism industry, crisis and risk management is an increasingly important area for consideration. Students will be exposed to the interrelationships and stakeholder roles during a critical incident. 

Strategic Tourism Management

Students will explore the nature of strategy and strategic thinking, as well as the complexity of managing the strategic challenges found within the contemporary international tourism business environment. 

Research Project (30 credits)

Students undertake a substantial project based on work experience or academic research.

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Taught by Experts

Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.

We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.

Entry Requirements

Ucas tariff points.

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM

T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. 

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. 

AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. 

The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.

Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

Specific GCSE Requirements

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass

GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass

International Baccalaureate points

Ielts score required for international students.

There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.

Fees and Funding

Foundation year students.

UK and Channel Islands full-time foundation year fee: £9,250 per year for the foundation year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.

EU and Non-EU international full-time foundation year fee: £18,500 per year. When progressing from the pre-degree foundation year to the linked degree. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study)

UK and Channel Island Students

Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.

EU and Non-EU International Students

Full-time fee: £18,500 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

Additional Information

A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

Additional Costs

Specialist costs.

All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop.

Students may also need to print their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop, and up to £100 each year for books and printing.

other Costs

Optional residential field trips up to £800.

Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships

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Dedicated funding and support for first generation students

Career Prospects

The skills you learn here apply in a wide range of roles, from marketing to human resources. And, if you decide to take a placement or study abroad year, your experience might inspire your next steps. Our graduates work in small boutique operators, large international corporations and some have started their own businesses.

Whether you want to continue your studies with a postgraduate degree, or explore emerging areas like ecotourism, we’re here to support you achieve your dream.

of BA (Hons) Tourism Management* students said the course has provided them with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics.

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Manchester is your city, be part of it

Your new home, your new city, why university, related courses, events management, international hospitality business management, international tourism management (foundation year).

Programme Review Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our Terms and Conditions .

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INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Ba (hons) / fda.

Accredited by the University of Warwick

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4 years FT (3 years without placement)

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Course breakdown

Entry requirements, key information.

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£400K invested in our new Aviation and Tourism Suite, exposing you to sector-leading facilities

Opportunities for international study abroad tourism exchange programmes

A career in tourism, you can be part of an industry that has become a global phenomenon over the last 70 years. Many economies and businesses now rely on their ability to attract visitors, and international providers need to keep reinventing themselves in order to stay ahead of the curve in this evolving, uncertain and competitive environment.

Whether you want to work in areas ranging from tour operations and destination management organisations to attractions and events organisations, or even set up your own business, our International Tourism Management degree course at University College Birmingham will equip you with the vital industry skills and attributes to realise your career aspirations. Studying at a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, you will learn how to analyse tourism trends and undertake real life industry projects in order to devise innovative, creative strategies to compete in the marketplace.

One of the major benefits of our four-year BA (Hons) International Tourism Management course is a 48-week paid work placement, giving you a significant and distinctive advantage in a competitive job market when you graduate. You will also go on a variety of residential visits both in the UK and abroad, while our range of optional modules will enable you to specialise your studies to match your interests and career aims.

Why should I choose this course?

• WORK PLACEMENT (BA only) – Boost your career prospects and first-hand industry experience with a paid 48-week placement - no additional tuition fees
• RESIDENTIAL VISITS – Take on tourism projects in the UK and overseas*, with essential trip costs covered by us  – past destinations have ranged from Amsterdam, Barcelona and Prague to New York, Toronto, Cyprus and The Gambia (*   subject to visa requirements )
• SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Gain expertise related to your career aims via optional modules such as Attraction Management or Smart Tourism and Aviation
• INDUSTRY APPROVED – Study at an ITT Centre of Excellence and work on live and simulated industry projects in association with our professional networks
• NO EXAMS - If you are not keen on exams, this course is for you. Unlike many degrees in this field, you will have no written exams during or at the end of the course and will be assessed through practical assessments and coursework only
• AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice ( Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 )

Our facilities

Students on our tourism courses at University College Birmingham have access to outstanding simulation facilities in our brand new Aviation and Tourism Suite. Our learning spaces on campus also provide ideal environments to build your knowledge, from lecture theatres to interactive group working spaces and extensive library resources.

Our new Aviation and Tourism Suite features a state-of-the-art mock plane cabin, as well as check-in areas for training students

Aviation and Tourism Suite

Take a look around our Aviation and Tourism Suite that features exciting simulation facilities for students on our aviation, travel and tourism courses.

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Students on the FdA have the option of progressing onto the final year upon completion of the foundation degree.

Core Modules

Digital Tourism

Exponential growth in digital technologies over the last decade has had, and continues to have, a significant impact on the tourism industry. These developments have produced a range of digital tools that are used by the tourism industry to enhance the tourist experience, improve marketing methods and empower the consumer. All of these developments will be examined in this module and through a range of innovative activities, you will develop essential digital skills in preparation for future employability.

Successful Tourism Destinations

This module will examine the critical factors driving the success of destinations, which include connectivity, government support, local community engagement and the offer of an exciting product. In addition, you will review challenges facing destinations in terms of over-tourism, implementing sustainable policies and remaining competitive over the long-term.

Dynamic Tourism Environment

This module will examine the dynamic nature of the global tourism environment and the response strategies of tourism businesses. Critical themes include the changing nature of the tourism industry and consumers, safety and security, digital technology, the ability to travel ‘freely’ (or not) around the world and how businesses are striving to implement more effective sustainable tourism policies.

Employability and Professional Development

This module will encourage you to consider a range of career paths available to you within the aviation/tourism sectors. You will consider your skills and attributes by auditing your current abilities before mapping them against those you will seek to gain during your course of study. You will have opportunities to enhance your employability and professional skills through assessment scenarios.

Tourism Operations and Innovation

Providing a competitive visitor experience, while generating profits, is the ultimate performance goal for tourism operators. This becomes increasingly challenging in a very competitive and dynamic environment. Accordingly, tourism operators must seek innovative solutions to performance gaps to ensure long-term success. This module will examine the current practices of tourism operators in terms of revenue management, capacity management and offering an outstanding visitor experience.

Sustainable Tourism Practices

We face many global challenges that some experts believe will harm future generations, so we have to respond now. An active global movement is demanding that we deliver more sustainable and ethical practices across all industries, including tourism. This module will explore the key criteria for sustainability and the innovative practices employed by tourism businesses and destinations.

Industry Live Project

This module will be based on an industry consultancy project with a real client. The context of the project will be based on market or operational research that will support an organisation or destination’s overall performance. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain another form of industry experience and will support you with your career aspirations.

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Revenue and Performance Management

The purpose of this module is to offer insight into the rationale behind the pricing decisions taken by tourism organisations. It will examine the key sources of revenue and costs typically faced by providers within the industry and how these are managed to achieve profitable outcomes. It ultimately aims to increase your employability by using up-to-date case studies and key industry metrics and financial statements to interpret and scrutinise financial results with improved fluency and confidence.

Attraction Management

This module will examine the range and changing nature of the attraction industry (from small heritage/cultural attractions to large attractions) and the challenges facing attractions within a very competitive environment. The module will showcase how attractions have implemented innovative strategies to enhance their overall operational performance while offering a more inclusive, accessible and diverse visitor experience.

Aviation Management

This module will guide you through the exciting world of aviation management, focusing on understanding the structure of the industry, how the skies are managed, how airports work and the relationship between airports, airlines and passengers. You will be introduced to airport operations, managing the passenger experience and to key Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in aviation.

Work placement

Work Placement (optional – for BA (Hons) students only)

You will gain valuable work experience on a 48-week work placement. This is an exciting opportunity to put what you have learned into practice, broaden your experience and demonstrate your abilities to potential employers.

Tourism Trends and Futures

This module will review the strategic challenges facing destinations as they strive for sustainable competitive advantage. Various macro forces continue to influence the strategic direction of destinations with new risks and opportunities arising. Destinations are implementing more inclusive and sustainable strategies to navigate their way through a more turbulent environment. But the question remains – can destinations successfully future-proof themselves from a more uncertain future?

Strategic Change Management

In an increasingly fast-paced and changing global environment, it is more important than ever that a business can navigate its way to a successful future. This module will evaluate different strategic change management tools in supporting businesses to seize new opportunities and treat risks/threats.

Independent Research Project

This module provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities in researching, planning and delivering an industry-related project. You can either self-select your own topic or choose from a list of contemporary industry projects. This project focuses on cultivating the desired graduate attributes of professionalism, critical enquiry, problem solving, enterprise, creativity and innovation and in enhancing your professional profile.

Crisis Communications Management

In an increasingly turbulent and dynamic global environment, it is more important than ever that businesses and destinations can manage their reputation effectively. This module will examine a range of key public relations and reputation management principles and provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to plan a successful communication campaign (media and public relations) in response to a crisis. Using an omnichannel approach, you will explore the challenges and opportunities that different media channels bring. This will further increase your employability by providing you with experience of the working practices of corporate press agencies or departments.

Visitor Experience Management

This module will focus on how tourism destinations mediate, design and deliver exciting and memorable visitor experiences, while navigating their way through a range of sensitive, digital and ethical considerations.

Smart Tourism and Aviation

This module will explore the increasingly smart approaches taken by destinations and tourism/aviation providers within an increasingly connective and smart world. Challenges and opportunities will be explored across the industries.

The modules listed above for this course are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up to date and informed by industry as well as the latest teaching methods. On occasion, we may need to make unexpected changes to modules – if this occurs, we will contact all offer holders as soon as possible.

International Tourism Management BA (Hons)

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

T-levels : A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C .

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

Tariff : Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

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

International Tourism Management FdA

A-levels : An A-level grade profile of DD .

T-levels : A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C .

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

Apprenticeship: Achieve an advanced apprenticeship (Level 3).

Tariff : Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at University College Birmingham for entry. A minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma : 32 UCAS Tariff points.

Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff-based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry. Please complete our enquiry form here to check your eligibility.

Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. Your application must also include a reference from your line manager supporting your entry to higher education. For further details, please contact Admissions.

International students

For academic and   English entry requirements  for EU and international students, please visit the  Country Specific Information  page. Please note: As an International Student, when choosing optional placement, a visa extension may be required.

Teaching and assessment

Note : Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction.  

Example of a typical teaching week (up to 15 contact hours):  

• Large group teaching – 4 hours  
• Smaller group teaching – 5 hours  
• Tutorials – 3 hours  
• Academic and employability support – at least 2 hours  
• Industry speaker sessions and employer fairs  
• Field trips and visits  

You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.  

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:

• Coursework – 48%
• Practical assessment – 52%

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our  Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024 .

Tuition fees

UK students

If you are a UK student enrolling on a standard-length Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250. A half-year tuition fee is £4,625. There will be no change to this tuition fee for the forthcoming two academic years (2023/24 and 2024/25). View undergraduate fees

If you are an international student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2023/24, your fee for this academic year will be £13,500 per year. T he course fee for academic year 2024/2025 is £14,000 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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Kick-Start Scheme

As a new student studying this course full-time, you will receive £300 per year through our Kick-Start Scheme (UK students only, eligibility criteria applies). This scheme will support your studies and future career by contributing to course-related materials, uniform or selected items on campus. You may also qualify for an additional £500 per year.

Find out more about the Kick-Start Scheme   here .

Unibuddy Community - meet other students on your course

Starting university is an exciting time, but we understand that it can sometimes feel a little daunting. To support you, you will be invited to join our Unibuddy Community , where you can meet other students who have applied for the same course at University College Birmingham, before you start studying here.

As soon as you have been made an offer, you will be sent an invitation email to complete your registration and join the Unibuddy Community. For more information, check out our Unibuddy Community page .

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This course is accredited by the   University of Warwick .

University College Birmingham is a recognised   Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence .

Accreditations, endorsements and partnerships

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

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Work placements

Work placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our Hired team can help find the ideal placement for you.

Our four-year BA International Tourism Management course features a 48-week paid placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees. Opportunities are available in the UK and overseas. (There is also the option to study the BA course without a placement. The placement is not included in the FdA.)

Work alongside experts in your sector

A snapshot of some of the employers we have worked with:

• Caro Hotel (Spain)
• Lisbon Bike Tour and Outdoors (Portugal)
• Coeur Des Montagnes (France)
• Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place (Brussels)
• Hilton Birmingham Metropole (Birmingham)
• Cherry Hills Country Club (USA)
• Hotel Alhambra Palace (Grenada, Spain)

So far, I mostly enjoy the seminars and lectures as they are all interesting and educational, my favourite module being Developing People in Tourism. Our lecturer makes sure we understand everything and involves us, asks us important questions, helps us with our assignments and points us in the right direction.

Petra Kohoutova International Tourism Management BSc (Hons) *Now BA (Hons)

Career opportunities

The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Tour manager

Average Salary: £27,500

Tourism officer

Average Salary: £24,500

Marketing executive (graduate)

Average Salary: £37,500

Digital marketer

Average Salary: £30,000

Project manager (graduate)

Average Salary: £39,197

Product manager (graduate)

Average Salary: £37,582

Want to take your studies to the next level? Completing the BA (Hons) degree will enable you to move onto our postgraduate courses such as International Tourism Management MSc/PGDip , Hospitality with Tourism Management MSc/PGDip (Pathway A) or Global Meetings and Events Management MSc/PGDip . 

We are here to support your career goals every step of the way. 

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Kathryn Hayat (Associate Professor)

Head of Department (Hospitality and Tourism)

Paul Bamber

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Karla Keating-Nel

Simon Faulkner

Valentina Basile

Yvonne Worrell

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Course details

Study options

Full-time: 3 years †

£9,250 per year (2024/25)

International fee

£14,900 per year (2024/25)

UCAS points

104-120 (September 2024 entry)

Course level

Undergraduate

Qualification

September †

If you do not achieve the typical entry points required, you may want to consider studying this course with foundation year.

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The highlights

• You'll learn to manage and promote destinations and develop tourism, but we'll also give you the leadership and entrepreneurial skills needed to excel in the tourism industry - a sector that needs reshaping and rebuilding after the Covid pandemic
• There are plenty of opportunities to travel: you can study abroad for a semester in year two, go on various overseas fieldtrips, and take a placement year before year three, which could be based overseas or in the UK
• You'll learn how tourism, events and hospitality overlap to make up the wider 'visitor economy', and work closely with Events and Hospitality students - this will broaden your career options
• This programme is part of our Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, which has been awarded the prestigious International Centre of Excellence (ICE) in Tourism and Hospitality accreditation
• All modules align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, so you will learn to think about the social and environmental impacts of tourism and balance this against the economic benefits it brings

Designed for 2023 and beyond

This BA (Hons) International Tourism Management degree is designed to give you the management and operational skills needed to succeed in the tourism industry of the 2020s and beyond. We have a track record of running successful tourism management degrees, and now we've updated our curriculum to be even more relevant to the industry today.

In particular, we've included more content about business management, entrepreneurship and sustainability, so you graduate as a modern, adaptable and creative thinker who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and lead on change.

We've also redesigned the modules so that instead of studying specific modules in Finance, Marketing, HR and the other business disciplines, we teach these subjects throughout the course at points where they are most relevant. For instance, you will build your financial knowledge as you learn to create business plans, and you will develop HR and leadership skills as you learn how to change and transform an organisation.

Tourism and the visitor economy

This programme is part of our Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, which is an accredited International Centre of Excellence (ICE). Because of this, it shares key generic modules with our International Hospitality Management and Event Management degrees, so you can appreciate how these three specialisms work together to make up the 'visitor economy' (the services and experiences that attract visitors to a destination).

You will still focus on tourism - through activities, assessments and specialist modules - but you'll also develop broader business management knowledge and get the chance to take optional modules in event management and hospitality subjects. It means you'll have a wider skillset when you graduate and a greater choice of career paths and postgraduate courses.

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Key areas of learning

On this degree, you'll cover the full range of modern-day tourism management and business management skills. You'll learn to problem-solve and adapt to changing external environments, create successful experiences while considering sustainability, and plan, manage and evaluate projects. 

We'll cover interesting or emerging topics such as sustainable tourism, e-tourism and the role of technology, and niche tourism such as food, nature-based or adventure tourism. We'll teach you how to research, analyse and present data, as well as how to launch a new business, manage finances and lead teams. You'll graduate with a diverse skillset, a 'can-do' attitude and the knowledge and confidence to go out and make your mark in the tourism industry. 

Professional training and insights from ABTA

During your degree you can get access to additional professional training from ABTA, the UK’s largest travel association, which represents travel agents and tour operators. Because we're an ABTA partner, our students can complete online training courses developed by the Association and receive CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certificates to show to future or current employers. It's an easy way to build up additional professional knowledge and demonstrate to employers that you are proactive and keen to learn.  

As an ABTA partner, we also get access to exclusive travel industry updates, research and publications, around topics like travel trends and travel law. This ensures we're always up to date with the latest developments in the industry.

Being an ABTA student representative is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable industry insights that I can use in my future career. It enables me to develop essential communication skills by liaising between ABTA and the University of Derby.

Practical projects

Throughout the course you'll be asked to complete a wide range of tasks and activities that a tourism professional might do, so you build up practical experience and can apply what you're learning.

For example, you might be asked to design and deliver a tourism experience for a specific customer group, think up creative ideas for promoting a destination, develop a project to solve a tourism related problem, and develop and pitch business proposals. You will also get the chance to act as a management consultant for a business, giving them advice on sustainable tourism planning, and come up with ideas for an online tool or new technology innovation in tourism.

Work placements and internships - at home and abroad

We'll encourage and support you to take work placements and internships, at home or abroad. In your second year you must complete at least 30 hours of work experience and then between years two and three, you can take an optional placement year or a summer internship. This is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop your practical skills 'on the job'. 

Our tutors will help you to find a placement or internship, using their connections in the tourism industry. For example, they have international links with Disney Resorts, USA Summer Camps, TUI Thomson, Merlin Entertainment and many niche tour operators. They also have links with organisations closer to home, such as  Visit Peak District, the National Trust and Chatsworth House.

Studying abroad and overseas trips

In the second year, you will get the opportunity to study abroad. You'll be able to choose from a range of countries, such as the Netherlands, Germany, Thailand, Bali and South Africa. It's a great way to experience a different culture, gain a new perspective on your subject, and have an adventure!

There are also plenty of opportunities to take part in study trips overseas and in the UK, with Hospitality and Events students.  See which locations we've recently visited and what we got up to .

What you will study

Please note that our modules are subject to change - we review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects.

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How you will learn

You will build up your knowledge and skills through learning activities like:

• lectures - delivered by our tutors and guest speakers
• seminars and tutorials
• practical projects
• case study analysis
• research and independent study
• industry days, conferences and competitions
• fieldtrips in the UK and overseas
• placements and internships
• networking and mentoring

How you will be assessed

We use a range of assessment methods - predominantly coursework, but there may be some online exams too. Your coursework tasks will be based around the key duties of tourism professionals, and will include researching the market, thinking of creative ways to promote destinations and attractions, writing business proposals and reports, delivering pitches and presentations, drafting project plans, and evaluating the success of tourism initiatives and activities.

Personal academic tutoring

Your personal academic tutor will work with you to help you get the most out of your time at university. Having someone to talk to about your academic progress, your university experience and your professional aspirations is hugely valuable. We want you to feel challenged in your studies, stretched but confident to achieve your academic and professional goals.

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Who will teach you

Duncan Marson Programme leader

Duncan is a Lecturer in Tourism and Applied Management.

Entry requirements

These are the typical qualification requirements for September 2024 entry. Contextual offers may apply to students who meet certain criteria.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees and funding

Further information about our fees and support you may be entitled to .

Additional costs and optional extras

How to apply.

Please look at our application deadlines before you apply.

If you are in Year 13 and applying for a full-time undergraduate course (including our joint honours courses), we recommend that you apply through UCAS.

If you are applying to study part-time, or already have your qualifications, or wish to join at Year 2 or 3, you should apply directly to the University.

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You'll graduate from this degree as a confident and creative international tourism specialist with strong business acumen. If you want to launch your own business or work for a start-up, you'll have the enterprising attitude and attributes that are needed, including resilience, self-awareness and independent thinking.

Or if you prefer to work for an employer, you'll be well-suited to a range of roles in the tourism, event or hospitality sectors, as well as allied industries such as marketing, PR or HR. You could initially apply for roles such as Tourism Officer, Travel Consultant, Business Development Manager and Marketing Executive, but several years down the line, we think you'll be leading, inspiring and shaping the future of the visitor economy.

If you need any more information from us, eg on courses, accommodation, applying, car parking, fees or funding, please contact us and we will do everything we can to help you.

† Additional information about your studies

4 years with optional placement year

January start is available for students starting at year 1 or year 3 only.

Teaching hours

Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will usually be available on the website 24 hours after enrolment on to your course.

We’re committed to providing you with an outstanding learning experience. Our expert teaching, excellent facilities and great employability prepare you for your future career. As part of our commitment to you we aim to keep any additional study costs to a minimum. However, there are occasions where students may incur some additional costs.

The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.

Included in your fees

• A Year 1 residential field trip including all essential travel, accommodation and any entry fees
• Mandatory fieldwork travel               
• A Year 2 residential field trip, including all essential travel, accommodation and entry fees
• Additional short course, for example First Aid certificate

Optional costs not included in your fees

• Optional international field trip to a new destination annually. Approximate cost £500, including travel, accommodation and breakfast, and any entry fees
• Any travel to and from an airport must be funded and organised individually
• Study & work abroad opportunities, costs vary depending on destination.

Please note: Our courses are refreshed and updated on a regular basis. If you are thinking about transferring onto this course (into the second year for example), you should contact the programme leader for the relevant course information as modules may vary from those shown on this page.

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Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (MS)

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Formulate and Implement Strategies for Success

The M.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management program helps you advance your career within the global hospitality and tourism industry by maintaining a competitive skill set. Build on your strengths and interests, broaden your knowledge of the industry, and sharpen your management skills. Plus, the program incorporates your professional and extracurricular experiences into our interactive learning environment.

As a graduate student in hospitality and tourism management, choose from a thesis and non-thesis option. The thesis option is a great fit if you’re interested in the scientific study of the various aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry. You’ll also want to choose this path if you plan to pursue a doctoral degree or a professional research position. The non-thesis option provides a wealth of opportunity if you’d like to gain a managerial or leadership position within the industry. The emphasis of the non-thesis option is on coursework, practical experience, and real-world insight.

Complete your degree in a format that works best for you. Enroll in the online master’s in hospitality and tourism management degree program , take it on campus or customize it through a mix of both to fit your schedule and budget. Please note that the thesis option is not available to students who study fully online.

As a graduate from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, you’ll be in high-demand for hospitality and tourism organizations around the globe. Many of our alumni go on to work for leading employers including the Walt Disney World Company, Universal Orlando Resort, Hilton, Marriott International, Loews Hotels, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Orange County Convention Center and so many more.

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• Foundations Track

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Ready to get started, course overview, critical issues in hospitality human resources.

Analysis of HR critical factors affecting operation and profitability of hospitality enterprises. Examination of emotional labor, empowerment, burnout, service orientation, turnover, absenteeism, compensation.

Managing Hospitality and Guest Services Organizations

Analysis of the unique problems of managing organizations in the hospitality and guest services industry.

Hospitality/Tourism Strategic Issues

Capstone experience with strategic decision-making principles in hospitality/tourism. Application of skills, knowledge and understanding of areas of concern for formulating and implementing operational strategies.

Hospitality Management & Tourism Skills You'll Learn

• Prepare for higher-level management and leadership positions with the knowledge, connections and experience to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace
• Apply high-level academic knowledge to real-world management challenges
• Handle the analytical, financial, logistical, operational and management challenges that managers face on a daily basis

Career Opportunities

• Hotel Manager
• Restaurant Manager
• Travel and Tourism Services Marketing Manager
• Convention or Conference Manager
• Director of Special Events
• Director of Sales

Admission Requirements

The hospitality and tourism management master’s degree at UCF accepts applications three times throughout the year: fall, spring and summer. You must apply online and submit all requested materials by the established deadline.

The typical candidate:

• Is a professional working in a position related to hospitality, tourism or events.
• Holds an undergraduate degree in hospitality, business management or a related discipline.
• Understands that advanced educational training is required to be competitive in the thriving hospitality, tourism and event industry.

Admission is restricted each semester to individuals showing high promise of success in postgraduate studies. In addition to the requirements, other indicators of promise include the applicant’s extracurricular activities, work experience, job responsibilities and leadership experience, which will be considered in making admissions decisions.

To apply, submit the general graduate admissions requirements , as well as the following items by the deadline:

• One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• The GRE/GMAT is not required, however, the Admissions Committee may ask for the GRE/GMAT to strengthen a candidate’s application package.

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The Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management enables students to build on their strengths and interests, broadens their knowledge of the industry, sharpens their management skills, and incorporates their professional and extracurricular experiences. The Rosen College of Hospitality Management candidates are especially attractive hires for hospitality and tourism organizations around the globe.

The typical Hospitality and Tourism Management MS candidate:

• Is a professional working in a position related to hospitality, tourism, or events.
• Holds an undergraduate degree in hospitality, business management, or a related discipline.
• Understands that advanced educational training is required to be competitive in the thriving hospitality, tourism, and event industry.

The program offers thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option is intended for students who are interested in the scientific study of the various aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry and who may anticipate pursuing a doctoral degree or a professional research position. The non-thesis option is intended for students who anticipate a managerial and leadership position in the hospitality and tourism industry. The emphasis of the non-thesis option is on coursework, practical experience, and real-world insight. You can complete your degree either fully online, face-to-face, or customize it through a mix of both to fit your schedule and budget, although the thesis option is not available to students who study fully online. A maximum of three credit hours of restricted elective may be taken as an independent study.

The Rosen College of Hospitality Management aims to provide students with an outstanding graduate hospitality management educational experience and serve other stakeholders with continuing education, research, and service. The College is committed to UCF's goals by providing intellectual leadership through quality hospitality education, international prominence by means of educational and research programs, promotion of a global perspective, nurturing inclusiveness and diversity, and partnerships with local, national, and international hospitality and tourism constituencies.

Please note: Hospitality and Tourism Management (MS) may be completed fully online . However, the thesis option is not available to students who study fully online, and not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit http://global.ucf.edu/ . If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at (407) 823-2337.

UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.

Program Prerequisites

For students with undergraduate majors in Hospitality Management or Business Administration, there will be no undergraduate course prerequisites, provided they have successfully completed an undergraduate course in statistics or applied quantitative analysis with a grade of "C" or higher.

For industry professionals with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than Hospitality Management or Business Administration, the following two undergraduate courses "may" be required to be completed with a grade of "B" or higher within the first year of course work in the program (decisions are made at the discretion of the Graduate Recruitment Team).

• HFT 2401 - Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting
• HFT 3431 - Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting

Students would also have to have successfully completed an undergraduate course in statistics or applied quantitative analysis with a grade of "C" or higher within the first year of course work in the program. The following undergraduate courses "may" be required to be completed with a grade of "B" or higher within the first year of course work in the program (decisions are made at the discretion of the Graduate Recruitment Team).

• STA 2401 or STA 2023 or
• HFT 3465 Applied Quantitative Analysis for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Degree Requirements

Required courses.

• HMG6228 - Critical Issues in Hospitality Human Resources (3)
• HMG6245 - Managing Hospitality and Guest Services Organizations (3)
• HMG6477 - Financial Analysis of Hospitality Enterprises (3)
• HMG6585 - Data Analysis in Hospitality and Tourism Research (3)
• HMG6596 - Strategic Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism (3)
• HMG6296 - Hospitality/Tourism Strategic Issues (3)

Thesis Option/Nonthesis Option

• An appropriate culminating academic experience is required of all master's degree candidates. For those students in the thesis option, a thesis defense is required. Thesis defenses will be approved by a majority vote of the thesis advisory committee. Further approval is required by the Dean of the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and the UCF College of Graduate Studies before final acceptance of the thesis in fulfilling degree requirements.
• HMG6586 - Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism (3)
• HMG6971 - Treatise (Thesis OF Research Report) (1 - 99)
• FSS6365 - Management of Food Service Operations (3)
• HMG6227 - Advanced Training and Development in the Hospitality Industry (3)
• HMG6251 - International Lodging Accommodations Analysis (3)
• HMG6267 - Case Studies in Restaurant Management (3)
• HMG6291 - Hospitality Entrepreneurship: Concept Creation to Capitalization (3)
• HMG6347 - Contemporary Issues in the Resort Industry (3)
• HMG6446 - Hospitality/Tourism Information Technology (3)
• HMG6476 - Feasibility Studies for the Hospitality/Tourism Enterprises (3)
• HMG6528 - Convention and Conference Sales and Services (3)
• HMG6529 - Contemporary Issues in Resort Sales Management (3)
• HMG6533 - Hospitality/Tourism Industry Brand Management (3)
• HMG6556 - Digital Marketing and Big Data Management for Hospitality and Tourism (3)
• HMG6565 - Social Media in Hospitality and Tourism (3)
• HMG6566 - Principles of Destination Marketing and Management (3)
• HMG6710 - International Tourism Management (3)
• HMG6738 - Tourism Industry Analysis (3)
• HMG6756 - Mega-Events (3)
• HMG6797 - Event Administration (3)
• HMG6466 - Applied Revenue Management Techniques in Hospitality (3)
• HMG6229 - Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (3)
• HMG6449 - Smart Travel and Tourism (3)
• HMG6757 - Advanced Theme Park and Attraction Management (3)
• HMG6810 - Food Supply Chain Management (3)
• HMG6811 - Beverage Supply Chain Management (3)
• HMG6224 - Leadership in Hospitality and Tourism (3)
• HMG6223 - Leading Innovation and Change in Hospitality and Tourism (3)
• HMG6299 - Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Leadership (3)
• An appropriate culminating academic experience is required of all master's degree candidates. For students in the non-thesis option, an appropriate culminating academic experience is the successful completion of HMG 6296 - Hospitality/Tourism Strategic Issues, a required course in the curriculum that is designated as a capstone course. This capstone course acquaints students with the principles of strategic decision-making in various sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry. Students are required to apply skills, knowledge, and understanding in order to identify areas of concern encountered by managers responsible for formulating and implementing operational strategies.

Independent Learning

• Candidates for the MS degree are constantly challenged with numerous requirements to engage in independent learning during the program of study through special projects and papers. For students in the non-thesis option, an appropriate culminating academic experience is the successful completion of HMG 6296 - Hospitality/Tourism Strategic Issues , a required course in the curriculum that is designated as a capstone course. HMG 6296 should be taken during the final term of study, and enrollment is based on approval. This capstone course acquaints students with the principles of strategic decision-making in various sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry. Students are required to apply skills, knowledge, and understanding in order to identify areas of concern encountered by managers responsible for formulating and implementing operational strategies.

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AUR’s Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management prepares graduates for a range of fulfilling careers within one of the world’s largest and most diverse industries. Today, the tourism industry accounts for one in 11 jobs globally. Over the next ten years, the industry will grow at a rate of more than 4% per year. There are real opportunities within this sector for rewarding and exhilarating careers.

Why study travel and tourism management at aur.

There are few more appropriate and relevant places to earn a degree in tourism than in Rome, one of the world’s most important tourist destinations. Rome is often described as the world’s largest outdoor museum, and while this is certainly accurate, the city is anything but an artificial theme park. It is a vibrant, modern European capital that has retained its political and economic relevance in Europe for more than two thousand years.

Career choices

The travel and tourism sector offers myriad career opportunities for those with business management skills. This expanding industry encompasses the marketing and service management of all forms of accommodation services, transportation for both leisure and business, cultural activities, and more. New enterprises and innovations in the industry are constantly springing up, and so too are new career opportunities.

Field Studies

We prepare students for flexible career paths through a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. These are learned through classroom instruction, field trips, seminars with travel and tourism experts, and hands-on experience. Travel and Tourism Management majors will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through internships in local tourism-related environments such as hotels, festivals, museums, media companies, and travel agencies.

Field Study Trips for credit

The Travel and Tourism Management Program offers a range of experiential academic trips and site visits both within Italy and throughout Europe. These opportunities to enhance the theoretical knowledge of the classroom with practical, hands-on experience are an invaluable element of studying at AUR. Recent examples include:

• Tasting Castelli Romani: Place branding through food and wine.
• Exploring Italy’s natural wonders in South Tyrol: The Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Fashion Outlet Tourism: Rome’s world of affordable luxury.
• Olive Oil production & tourism opportunities in Umbria
• Terme dei Papi spa in Viterbo: Studying a joint public & private tourism promotion project.

Travel & Tourism internship opportunities

AUR’s Travel and Tourism Management curriculum is specifically designed to let students acquire the planning and management skills related to the growth and development of tourism throughout the world. The ‘real-world experience’ elements of the program are further enhanced by a robust internship program. Recent internship opportunities have included:

• Walt Disney World (EPCOT-Italian Pavilion)
• Vatican Museums
• Rome Chamber Music Festival
• Agriturismo Diacceroni (Tuscany)
• Context Travel (Rome based travel agency)
• Hotel Project (Rome based Hotel consulting company)

Unique concentrations within Travel and Tourism Management: Food Tourism and Cultural Heritage Tourism

Travel and Tourism Management students can choose to specialize their studies in Food Tourism or Cultural & Heritage Tourism.

Cultural and Heritage Tourism Cultural and Heritage Tourism is a leading sector in Italy, fueled by its immense wealth of artistic, archaeological and architectural treasure, thanks to which it is ranked first in the world for the number of UNESCO World Heritage sites it contains. Students interested in specializing in this area of the travel and tourism industry may concentrate their degree studies in Cultural and Heritage Tourism.

Food Tourism Italy is (rightly) renowned around the world for its cuisine. An increased tourist interest in local food traditions and the farm-to-table movement have driven an explosion in the food tourism business. Italy is the world’s top producer of wine, a leading producer of fine olive oil, parmesan, and prosciutto, to name just a few products that make it such a heavyweight in the global food market. Students interested in working for organizations involved in the production or promotion of Italy’s unique food traditions can take a concentration in Food Tourism.

Career destinations

AUR's Travel & Tourism Management program provides students with both industry-specialized skills and knowledge and overarching management & business training. This means that graduates of the program are career-ready to enter the travel & tourism job market but they also have transferable skills which are highly desirable across a range of career options including Luxury Travel management, Heritage Site management, Convention and Visitors Bureau management, Marketing management, Communications management, Event management, and much more. 

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Selected Core Course

Selected major electives.

• Principles of Marketing
• Financial Accounting
• International Business Law
• Computer Applications for Business
• Introduction to Travel and Tourism
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Introduction to International Business

Research Methods in Travel and Tourism

• Human Resource Management in Service Operations
• Entrepreneurship: Creating, Financing and Managing New Ventures
• Travel and Tourism Strategy
• Management of Cultural Heritage
• Travel Writing
• Advertising Strategy
• Tourism and Hospitality Law
• Food Tourism
• Destination Marketing: European Wonders
• Sustainable Heritage Tourism
• Food and (Multi)culture in Italy
• The Grand Tour and the Literature of Tourism
• Italian Culture at the Movies
• Global Value Chain Analysis

Selected Travel & Tourism Management course details

In this course, students explore the processes for obtaining and analyzing relevant, reliable, valid and timely information necessary to examine travel and tourism industry practices and trends.

TRAVEL AND TOURISM STRATEGY

Students will analyze strategic choices and what those choices mean within the context of a travel and tourism business. Special emphasis is placed on the importance and application of an analysis of risk and its management within the context of a travel and tourism business.

DESTINATION MARKETING: EUROPEAN WONDERS

This field trip course provides a hands-on opportunity to critically explore destination branding in Europe, and to consider the range of marketing strategies employed by regional governments, Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs), local businesses and communities.

FOOD TOURISM

This class on food tourism will focus on learning the geography of food for various regions of the world through the study of the qualities and attributes of various cuisines and the role that culinary tourism plays in their economy.

CULTURAL AND HERITAGE TOURISM

Emphasis is placed on developing theoretical and practical insights into heritage related to place, community, ethnicity and identity, as well as the stakeholders in the local and global tourism industry.

Marketing for Travel and Tourism

We will explore the areas and the challenges facing industry actors as they strive to create distinctive experiences for increasingly demanding and jaded consumers.

Outstanding Faculty

Aur's travel & tourism management faculty is comprised of the outstanding and experienced academics & industry professionals with a broad range of theoretical & practical expertise in their disciplines..

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Anna Sasso is a marketing specialist, lecturer, and consultant. She combines her business education and managerial experience with a passion for human potential to help students and professionals uncover their unique value and expand their careers. Her professional motto is: ‘To create sustainable competitive advantage through a quality education and lifelong learning.'

Marshall Langer

Marshall entered academia after a 12-year career in finance in the U.S. and Europe, in investment banking and risk arbitrage with firms such as Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp and BNP Paribas. Marshall is also a Trained Group Counselor. Marshall Langer has been an Adjunct Professor at AUR since 2004.

Laura Prota

An economics specialist, Professor Prota publishes regularly on issues related to the specificity of Southeast Asian market transition with a particular focus on place and path-dependent trajectories of development. Beyond her academic interests, Prota has worked as a consultant and project coordinator in several rural development projects in Southeast Asia.

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For more in-depth information about this program and individual course requirements, please see our full catalog .

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What to Know About Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree Programs

Hospitality management degrees are designed to train future leaders in the hospitality industry.

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Running a company in any segment of the hospitality industry requires not only financial and marketing prowess, but also an understanding of how to create an inviting environment for guests.

The art and science of hosting strangers is an essential skill for people working in many kinds of businesses, including airlines, casinos, cruise ships, festivals, hotels and restaurants.

Running a company in any segment of the hospitality industry requires not only financial and marketing prowess, but also an understanding of how to create an inviting environment for guests. Cultivating that marketable skill set is the goal of associate, bachelor's and graduate programs in hospitality management.

What a Hospitality Management Degree Is and What Classes It Requires

The goal of any course of study in hospitality management is to train people to create and maintain spaces where others will immediately feel at home.

“Understanding how to take care of the customer is a foundational aspect of the hospitality discipline,” Angela Ramsey, senior director of communication at the University of Nevada—Las Vegas William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, explained in an email.

Hospitality management degrees are, foremost, degrees in business, says Michael Sabitoni, chair of the food and beverage management department and the international travel and tourism studies department at Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island. They include classes in accounting, finance, human resources, law and technology, he says.

However, unlike a general business degree, a hospitality degree typically includes specialized coursework focusing on the hospitality industry, such as classes on food service business operations, event management principles, and hotel and resort leadership, Sabitoni says. An overview class about tourism is also typically included in hospitality management programs, and industry internships are often mandatory, he adds.

Many hospitality degree programs require students to participate in experiential learning by helping to operate a student-run hotel or restaurant. They may also contain classes on:

• Eco-tourism or sustainable travel
• Global tourism and special considerations involved with international trips
• Customer service protocols
• Assessing the quality of guest experiences
• Specific types of hospitality establishments, such as country clubs, golf courses, resorts, stadiums, timeshares or theme parks
• Nuances involved in planning certain kinds of events, such as conventions or weddings
• Concerns that face certain demographics of customers, including women and people of color
• Various types of tourism, including business trips and visits to cultural destinations or historical sites

Top Undergraduate Schools With Hospitality Management Majors

Many U.S. colleges and universities allow undergraduates to major in hospitality management, including multiple nationally renowned academic institutions. Cornell University of New York, an Ivy League college, has a school devoted to hospitality.

Exceptional hospitality programs are often based in major metropolitan areas that attract significant tourism. For example, New York University and Boston University in Massachusetts offer a hospitality management degree.

How to Know if a Hospitality Management Degree Is Right for You

An interest in the food and beverage sector, a love for travel or an interest in entertaining people may lead someone to consider pursuing a degree in hospitality management. But prospective students should be aware that the hospitality sector has leadership roles for people with all kinds of interests and personalities.

Though some managerial positions in the hospitality industry are customer-facing jobs that require significant people skills, there are also back-of-the-house managerial jobs that concentrate on logistics, Sabitoni says.

Significant cultural awareness and strong communication abilities are essential in hospitality. Foreign language skills are also valuable but not mandatory, Sabitoni says.

What You Can Do With a Hospitality Management Degree

Hospitality programs are designed to train future leaders in the sector.

“It can include anything within the hospitality vertical, from hotel investment companies to real estate firms to our big brands which are the Marriotts, the Hiltons, the Four Seasons, to data analytics companies to Googles to Amazons,” says Kate Walsh, dean of the Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration at Cornell. “Anything that touches hospitality as a part of their business product is something where our students get involved.”

Real estate investment firms often invest in hotel buildings, so people with degrees in hospitality management sometimes find jobs in the real estate sector, Walsh says. Alumni of hospitality management programs sometimes become management consultants who concentrate on assisting companies in the hospitality industry, she adds.

Executive and director roles in the industry typically require at least a bachelor's degree. Many high-level leadership positions at U.S. hospitality firms pay annual salaries above $70,000, according to an article published by Monster.com, a job website.

In 2020, graduates of Cornell's Nolan School had an average base salary of slightly over $69,000 and an average bonus of nearly $15,000, according to the school's employment report .

Considerations for Potential Hospitality Students

Aspiring hospitality managers should be aware of trends that may affect them when they enter the industry, experts say.

This sector has severe labor shortages at hotels and restaurants, many of which laid off workers due to pandemic-related safety measures and now have struggled to replace those workers even after raising wages.

Because of these staffing concerns, many hospitality companies have introduced initiatives to recruit and retain talented staff, improve working conditions, increase job satisfaction and reduce employee turnover, Walsh says.

When comparing hospitality programs, prospective students should investigate whether those programs include experiential learning opportunities, experts say, noting that hands-on projects are one of the best ways to gain hospitality skills. It’s also optimal if hospitality schools offer courses on design, which can inform aesthetic choices about how a hospitality venue looks, according to experts.

“I think the industry needs innovative thinkers," Walsh says. "They need people who think big culturally, who are comfortable with different modes of work, so it’s a great time to join the industry. The industry is trying to be extremely intentional in providing compelling career paths.”

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Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Prepare for a successful career in the hospitality and tourism industry with Schiller International University. Join our Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management to create a successful career pathway in this dynamic and booming sector.

40 months/ 4 years

120 American Credits, (equivalent to 240 ECTS)

€ 15,400* / year

Study Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Gain the practical knowledge and skills required to pursue a successful career in the hospitality and tourism industry with Schiller International University. Our Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management course offers you an in-depth study in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the service industry, which will help shape your future in this dynamic and vibrant sector. From managing hotels, resorts, and restaurant operations to leading leisure and recreational activities worldwide, the course provides the latest insights into the hospitality and tourism industry. Our Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management will help you develop your strategic business acumen and implement innovative business models in different markets with an emphasis on analysis, planning, implementation, and control.

Our Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management curriculum is expertly curated to help you apply management disciplines such as marketing, human resources management, operations, and accounting within the international hospitality and tourism sector. So, what are you waiting for? Join us to start your journey towards a successful career in this booming industry.

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Curriculum*

The Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management course at Schiller International University offers you a meticulously crafted syllabus designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of international management in the global hospitality and tourism landscape.

You will study General Education, specific knowledge from your area of study, and technical courses applied to your industry:

As you will study an international degree based on the American system, do you want to learn more about this? Read about it in the "Academics" section on our FAQ page.

Course Highlights

• Welcome the world: Dive into the heart of Tourism and Hospitality, gaining skills that open doors to captivating cultures and global adventures.
• Crafting memorable experiences: Learn to curate unforgettable moments for travelers, blending artful hospitality with strategic tourism insights.
• Trends that shape tourism: Stay at the forefront of industry trends with our Hospitality and Tourism Management course by using the latest research to innovate and redefine the future of travel experiences.
• Cultural fusion expertise: Learn the art of bridging cultures, catering to diverse travelers' desires and international management while championing cross-cultural understanding.
• Strategies for travel triumph: Develop winning business models for various destinations, turning your passion for tourism into a flourishing career.
• Navigate global landscapes: Seamlessly orchestrate resources and operations across international settings, becoming a force in tourism and hospitality.
• Ethics in every encounter: Embrace ethical practices that resonate with responsible tourism, leaving a positive impact on the world and its communities.
• Skills for touristic success: Hone your communication, teamwork, and independent learning abilities, ensuring you're primed for a dynamic tourism future.

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*The curriculum is subject to change. Each campus and program may have additional requirements and exceptions. An Additional UK Final Thesis is required if applying for a dual degree.

Why Study Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Gain Global Perspective

At Schiller International University, we offer our Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality and Tourism Management learners a unique opportunity to gain a global perspective and experience diverse cultures. With students from over 130 nationalities and a vast network of 20,000 alumni, you can study in an international setting that provides a rich and immersive learning experience.

Dual Degree Dual Opportunities

Join our Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management course to broaden your horizons and advance your hospitality and tourism career with our US and European degrees. Prepare for a Global Future in the hospitality and tourism industry with Schiller International University. Join us and take the first step toward a brighter future!

Challenge-Based Learning

At Schiller, we strongly believe in practical-based learning. Our Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management course is designed to provide you with hands-on experience by working with international startups on real-world challenges. You will develop top skills and gain valuable insights into the hospitality and tourism industry.

Global Employability Path

Become a Smart Global Professional ready for the challenges of the hospitality and tourism industry with our immersive, highly employability-oriented training activities. Our Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management course will provide you with direct access to international professionals and leading companies/organizations to build a Global Employability Path from day one.

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At Schiller International University, we understand that your academic journey is unique. If you've completed the American High School system, A-levels, AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), or the French Baccalaureate, you have the opportunity to accelerate your path to success.

Request a Credit Transfer Review and validate up to 36 credits of your General Education. Contact our admissions team for further information.

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International Tourism Management and Marketing MSc

• Full-time: 12 months
• Part-time: Not available
• Start date: September 2024
• UK fees: £14,700
• International fees: £26,250
• Entry requirements: 2:1

Course overview

Tourism is an enduring industry that offers numerous worldwide career opportunities. Our course will give you a complete set of essential business and marketing skills, with the potential to excel in global tourism management positions.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of fundamental principles such as international business strategy, sustainable tourism management and business economics. Through our optional modules, you can then specialise in areas that align with your career goals, including branding, digital marketing, corporate strategy and human resource management.

Through the company-based project or dissertation you'll complete in the summer, you will demonstrate the practical application of your skills and knowledge through independent research relating to international tourism management and marketing.

You have the option to take industry-recognised digital qualifications by Microsoft and SAP alongside your course, which will develop your digital skills .

This advanced degree from Nottingham will help to bring you to the notice of prestigious employers who are looking for the skillset you will have, to make a real impact in their business.

Why choose this course?

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Course content

Across the autumn and spring semesters, you will take 120 credits of taught modules. Each module typically consists of 10 two to three hour sessions.

You will complete a 60-credit dissertation over the summer, and will be allocated an appropriate dissertation supervisor who will oversee your progress.

• Course structure

Semester one

Core modules.

This module covers:

• the global tourism industry structure and organisation
• international tourism markets and tourist behaviours
• destination marketing and branding
• international tourism impacts and sustainability challenges
• governance and international relations
• international tourism environment and exogenous factors

The module covers the following:

• Key concepts of business economics
• Firms and market power
• Market structure and government policy
• Government intervention
• International trade 
• International capital and other factor flows
• The macroeconomic environment
• Balance of payments and Forex 
• Macroeconomic policy

The module covers operational perspective on:

• nature of marketing in the global economy
• managing products, services and brands
• new product development
• integrated marketing communications
• internal marketing
• managing distribution channels
• experience marketing
• sustainable marketing

Semester two

Possible topics include:

• the research process in marketing contexts
• interviews and focus groups
• observation and ethnography
• analysing qualitative data
• evaluating and presenting data
• designing and conducting survey research
• experimental design
• T tests and chi square
• ANOVA and regression analysis
• factor analysis
• writing research proposals

This module is concerned with providing an understanding of the theoretical and practical issues relating to environmental, economic and socio-cultural sustainability in tourism. A day-long compulsory field trip forms an integral part of the teaching of this module.

Topics covered may include:

• tourism management for natural resources
• ecotourism and nature-based tourism
• socio-cultural sustainability
• stakeholder engagement
• community wellbeing
• economics of sustainable tourism
• social impact of tourism

Optional modules

30 credits from:.

The module provides an introduction and overview to branding and marketing communications research. It explores the nature of branding and marketing communications practice and theory.

The content of this module will serve as an introduction to the main theoretical and managerial concepts and issues in the area of business-to-business marketing and will focus on aspects of strategic marketing relationships between companies and other stakeholders. Possible topics may include:

• What is a market? A service ecosystem approach to understanding markets
• Organisational buying behaviour and market structures
• How do markets work? Creating and shaping new markets and maintaining market dynamics
• Market relations and sustainable competitive advantage
• Forming business networks: business network partnership attraction
• Business-to-Business marketing strategies
• Innovation in business networks
• Managing business networks: communication, coordination and learning in business networks
• Strategic market relations in the digital world 
• Branding and building loyalty: value co-creation in network partnerships

The module covers:

• Strategic analysis
• Industry analysis
• Positioning
• Creating and sustaining competitive advantage
• Diversification
• Strategic decision making
• Strategy practice and implementation
• Strategy and organisation
• Strategic leadership

Lecture topics may include digital marketing definition and concept, digital marketing media, digital marketing communication strategy, digital advertising, social media marketing, email marketing, mobile marketing, content marketing, e-commerce vs digital vs internet marketing.

The E-Business module is aimed at future managers and business people who want to know how information and communications technologies (ICTs) can help them to be successful in their careers by understanding how companies use these technologies.

Aims of the module:

• To familiarise the strategic management issues and technology developments associated with e-business
• To provide a solid strategic business view of the uses of web technologies and information systems
• To help understand how and why e-businesses are successful or not, i.e. what makes them 'tick'

The intricacies of managing the human resources within the business context are developed in this module. It examines processes, practices, and procedures associated with HRM management and administration that an employer/manager needs to be familiar with, and analyses the current best practice in the HR function.

The module examines theories of firm internationalisation and various strategic choices facing international managers. Detailed case-studies are examined, illustrating more general points by referring to firms and entrepreneurs that have set important benchmarks in business performance and globalisation.

This module aims to give you a theoretical understanding and practical experience of launching a new entrepreneurial venture. In so doing, this capstone module enables you to comprehend the role of, and conflicts and interdependencies between, different business and management disciplines; thus, it provides you with an insight into how decision-making in each area can impact on the overall performance of the firm. The module also aims to foster reflexive practice to facilitate lifelong learning.

Sustainable companies are those that are managed in socially, economically, and ecologically responsible ways. Today's managers are expected to understand the impact of management decisions and practices on the environment and society.

This module considers how sustainability principles are applied in organisations, and how to manage for sustainability. Through use of multiple learning approaches, the module enables you to practically interact with real businesses to address some sustainability challenges faced by the organisation.

The module introduces the you to frameworks and theories use to critically assess sustainability, and to integrate sustainability into the business strategy.

The module enables you to develop an understanding of the practical dilemmas facing businesses as they seek to respond to multiple, and often, conflicting stakeholders expectations. You will be expected to critically reflect upon your practical experiences and capture these using a learning journal.

Independent research on a topic related to international tourism management and marketing wherein students will work on an applied project or company-based project.

Independent research on a topic related to international tourism management and marketing wherein students will have choose of traditional dissertation structure, applied project or company-based project

Learning and assessment

How you will learn.

The course contains different forms of learning activities from formal lecture to interactive workshops. We will also invite the industry leaders to share their experience and knowledge.

Digital professional skills certifications

We offer the opportunity for you to take industry-recognised Microsoft and SAP certifications alongside your degree programme at significant discounts from the open market rate. This will enhance your digital capability, differentiate your CV and help you stand out to future employers. Find out more on our digital professional skills website .

How you will be assessed

• Dissertation
• Examinations
• Research project
• Presentations

Different assessment strategies are adopted, including group projects, individual essays, presentations, exams etc. Modules are assessed at the end of the relevant semester.

Contact time and study hours

For modules that are 10 credits, you will have around 100 hours per modules (including contact time and independent study). The contact hours for a 10 credits module is around 30 hours.

You will take around three modules in the first semester and around five modules in the second semester.

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2024 entry.

• Home / UK students
• EU / International students

Alternative qualifications

Meeting our english language requirements.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our  Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us .

You are required to submit a personal statement and a list of modules being studied in the final year (for applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree).

Please note: this is a highly competitive course and there are a limited number of places available. The school reserves the right to close applications when capacity is reached – this may be ahead of the advertised closure date for PGT courses. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know about applying.

Where you will learn

Jubilee campus.

Jubilee Campus has eco-friendly buildings, alongside green spaces, wildlife and a lake. 

This campus is home to our business, education and computer science schools, as well as a sports centre and student accommodation.

You can walk to  University Park Campus  in around 20 minutes or catch a free hopper bus. Nottingham city centre is 20 minutes away by public bus.

Additional information for international students

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .

These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

Additional costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice .

As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses.

You should be able to access most of the books you'll need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies or more specific titles.

There are many ways to fund your postgraduate course, from scholarships to government loans.

We also offer a range of international masters scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.

Check our guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree.

• Careers advice
• Job prospects
• Accreditation

We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students .

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Graduate destinations

Our in-house Postgraduate Careers Team provides expert advice and guidance so that you can make an informed decision about the right career path for you.

Prior to commencing your course you can take part in pre-entry careers discussions and once on programme our MSc Accelerated Career Leader Programme is complemented by one to one career coaching.

Increasingly, graduates are required to be cloud and data-ready for the workplace with 66% of employers wanting to see graduates achieve professional qualifications as well as their main degree (CMI 21st Century leaders report). The school works with some of the world’s leading business software providers including SAP and Microsoft, offering the option to take their globally recognised professional digital qualifications alongside your course. Our Digital Centre of Excellence will support you so that you can develop the digital skills necessary to pursue your chosen career and stand out to future employers.

Our support continues throughout your time at Nottingham and after you graduate. Business School postgraduates also have access to events and resources provided by the Careers and Employability Service .

Career destinations for our postgraduates include:

• accountants
• finance and investment analysts
• higher education teaching professionals
• investment bankers
• IT business analysts
• management consultants
• marketing professionals
• public relations professionals
• university researchers

Some MSc graduates have gone on to doctoral studies, others have become entrepreneurs. Our Ingenuity Lab has supported a number of our MSc graduates in starting their own company.

Career progression

86.2% of all postgraduates from Nottingham University Business School secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £31,419.*

* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20 data published in 2022. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

AACSB accredited

The Business School is AACSB accredited. 

EFMD Quality Improvement System

This course is accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.

The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) is a national grading system, introduced by the government in England. It assesses the quality of undergraduate teaching at universities and how well they ensure excellent outcomes for their students in terms of graduate-level employment or further study.

This content was last updated on Thursday 28 March 2024. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur given the interval between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.

Plymouth Business School

BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management

Do you want to make a difference in the world’s fastest-growing industry? Acquire new skills and knowledge that can be put into practice through the wide range of live projects we offer. Our BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management degree is ranked 6th in the Complete University Guide (2023), allowing you to gain relevant experience from a top-ranking institution. This course will enable you to become employable and effective tourism and business managers who can operate worldwide.

Tourism Management Institute accredited degree

Partnered with ABTA – The Travel Association

Accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism

Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality

Careers with this subject

Real experience every step of the way.

We know this is key to student academic and graduate success.

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Key features.

• Study on a course that is ranked 6th in the Complete University Guide (2023) and consistently ranked as one of the best places to study tourism.
• Undertake a critical approach to study the global tourism industry and develop strengths in travel safety and security, crisis and disaster management, and travel technologies.
• During the delivery of bespoke tourism modules, we work in close collaboration with the tourism industry to develop, design and deliver our courses. We keep regular contact with tourism industry practitioners from different sectors of the industry to refresh our courses with the latest industry developments and case studies; we develop our courses to address industry demand; we have guest speakers from the tourism industry to share their experiences in the course delivery and conferences.
• We provide opportunities to engage in fieldwork on a local and international scale in order for our students’ opportunities to develop their understanding, expand their networks and have strategic involvement in business development.
•  We hold numerous industry accreditations including Tourism Management Institute, we are recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism, and we are also an ABTA University Partner. These accreditations afford our students opportunities to learn from and network with industry professionals who provide practical insights into future graduate employment and experiences.
• Working with industry, we offer a range of experiential and problem-based assessments and live consultancy projects to prepare students for graduate employment.

Course details

Core modules.

Tourism Industry and Practice (THE4002)

Through consideration of the tourism system, you will examine patterns of tourism supply and demand in both a domestic and international context, exploring tourism destinations through an examination of public, private and voluntary sectors operating at the destinations. You will be introduced to the principles of sustainable management for tourism organisations.

Managing the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Environment (THE4006)

This modules encompasses the internal aspects, functions and processes of tourism and event management organisations. Exploring their purpose, including their diverse nature, purposes, structures, size/scale, governance, operations and management, together with the individual and corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within and between different organisations.

Tourism Impacts and the Environment (THE4007)

This module will develop your understanding of the roles tourism plays within and for societies, giving you an introductory overview of the impacts of tourism activity, associated tourist behaviour and sympathetic approaches to management. You will study theoretical concepts drawn from sociology, anthropology, leisure and tourism studies, providing you with a more critical awareness of the relationships between tourism and society, supported by international case study examples and opportunities for critical debate.

The Business Environment: A Global Perspective (STO4002)

This module introduces students to essential understanding and competencies in the dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk and business resilience.

Destination Planning and Management (THE5003)

This module focuses on visitor attractions, impacts of ICTs and global issues in relation to destination management, examining the essential features of tourism planning in both a UK and international context and reviewing the activities of different types of public sector and hybrid organisations. You will consider key aspects of Hispanic and Francophone societies via media such as film, text, documentaries, news reports etc, to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of other cultures in the context of destination planning. Industry practitioners will provide insights into destination planning in different cultural contexts.

Digitalisation and the Visitor Experience (THE5010)

In this module, you will examine the visitor experience and how it can be created and developed to provide competitive advantage for destinations and tourism providers with the impacts of digitalisation. You will examine current technology trends and how these influence and change service products, operations, processes and visitor behaviour within society.

Careers and Professional Development (PBS500CPD)

This module is aimed at enhancing students employability skills and knowledge especially those who will be undertaking an industrial placement in the third year of their degree. It is designed to build on skills learned in Stage 1 and helps students in their search for a placement, and in their preparation for the placement itself.

Optional modules

The Challenge Module: Sustainable Business (PBS5001C)

Through this module you can select from a choice of topics related to the big challenges business and society are facing today. These might be drawn from the UN Sustainable Development Goals or a country’s industrial strategy.

The Challenge Module: Sustainable Supply Chains for Global Trade (PBS5002C)

In this module, you will be challenged to evaluate the sustainability of the globalised business world. You will assess conflicting viewpoints and present balanced arguments for the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the supply chains that support global trade.

The Challenge Module: Responsible Entrepreneurship in Action (PBS5003C)

Through this module you can develop an understanding of the big challenges business and society are facing today, in the context of entrepreneurship. These might be drawn from the UN Sustainable Development Goals or a country’s industrial strategy and will be informed by established business theories. You will develop and reflect on a business idea which has sustainability at its core.

Service Innovation in the Cruise Industry (THE5011)

This module introduces you to the management of passenger services on-board cruise liners, focussing on the provision of quality service, as a component of the cruise product.

Creative Industries and Tourism: A Global Perspective (THE5013)

You will review the scope, nature and development of the creative industries, drawing on international examples. In doing so, you will examine a range of issues affecting the planning, development, marketing and operation of the creative industries, such as the concern with authenticity, the tensions between conservation and business viability, politics and propaganda, funding, interpretation, place identity and the visitor experience and dissonance and the blurring between fact and fiction.

Global Cruise Operations (THE5012)

In this module you will consider the strategic nature of managing cruise lines, including risk avoidance, adherence to maritime legislations and continuity planning. Industry and scenario based case studies will help you to apply theoretical knowledge to of business continuity planning to realistic scenarios.

Optional placement year

Placement Year (PBS600PLC)

The placement year consists of an extended period of appropriate professional experience in a business or organisation. It allows the student to gain relevant experience to consolidate their studies and prepare for final stage study and employment after graduation. Students on BA International Business may also or alternatively undertake a study placement at an approved partner institution.

Leadership Practice (HRL6009)

In this module, you will explore the role of leadership within organisations, including both the practical and theoretical aspects of leadership, and how such concepts can change over time. You will reflect on your own ability to act as a leader and your role in teamwork-based scenarios.

Honours Project (PBS6000)

The module gives you the opportunity to investigate in-depth a specialist academic or practice-based topic for which you have a passion for knowing more within your field of study.

Business Strategy and Consultancy (THE6002)

In this module, you will focus on exploring and understanding a range of theoretical approaches to developing strategies for businesses in the tourism, hospitality and events (THE) sectors and applying these principles to a live consultancy project. You can gain experience of working with a business in THE industries on a consultancy basis, either in a research or strategic development setting – you will engage with a client business to mutually identify a suitable project and develop findings and guidelines to inform a new strategic direction.

Continued Careers and Professional Development (PBS600CPD)

The Continued Career and Professional Development module is a development scheme designed to enhance students’ employability and builds on the stage 2 module. The stage 3 module focuses on providing students with information on graduate options and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary for articulating and recording achievement and applying for graduate positions. The module also includes a number of workshops and events designed to develop students’ skills and knowledge, with the purpose of filling gaps in their CV’s and enhancing their employability.

Experiential Practice (HRL6010)

This module provides you with the opportunity both to reflect upon practical experience as well as develop your capabilities and profile so you are on course for life after graduation.

Service Innovation in the Cruise Industry (THE6011)

Tourism Development and Ethical Consumption (THE6014)

This module focuses on the dynamics of tourism development and on ethical consumption within the tourism and hospitality industry, introducing you to processes of development, to issues underlying local involvement and to the range of ethical concerns in developing countries. Drawing on approaches to ethical consumption, you will reflect upon your own and others’ understanding and practice, exploring ethical responses to business situations and undertaking in-depth reflection and critique of ‘real life’ scenarios.

Global Cruise Operations (THE6012)

Crisis and Disaster Management (THE6013)

This module will equip you with a sound understanding of the principles and practice of economic, environmental and political crisis and disaster management in the tourism industry.

Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.

The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:

BSc International Tourism Management Prog Spec 7062

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Undergraduate scholarships for international students.

To reward outstanding achievement the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help towards funding your studies.

Additional costs

Tuition fees for optional placement years, how to apply, progression routes.

International progression routes

The University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) offers foundation, first-year and pre-masters programmes that lead to University of Plymouth degrees. Courses are specially designed for EU and international students who are missing the grades for direct entry to the University, and include full duration visa sponsorship. You can start in January, May or September, benefitting from small class sizes, top-quality tuition and 24/7 student support. Foundation in Tourism & Hospitality Find out more at plymouth.ac.uk/upic or contact our team at [email protected]

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Study abroad.

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“The placement really helped me, because I could observe working for a company. It was great, because instead of having someone to tell me what I had to do during my placement, I was there by myself.”

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Dr Zoe Roberts

Lecturer in tourism/events management, programme lead.

Professor Sheela Agarwal

Comprehensive research portfolio, expertise in socio-economic issues in tourism.

Mr Derek Shepherd

Academic lead - teaching and quality in school of tourism and hospitality, wide-ranging academic expertise in tourism.

Mrs Mandy Aggett

Lecturer in tourism, hospitality and events management.

Dr Xiazhao Chen

Lecturer in tourism and events management.

Dr Jinhua Zhang

Lecturer in tourism management.

Mrs Kristin Finn

Lecturer in events management (education).

Dr Minhee Jung

Dr Richard Parkman

Associate head of school - international.

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? Supporting the internationally recognised focus on sustainability and social purpose of the University

? Leading business ready graduates onto a successful career and happy life

? Supporting graduates to make informed choices based on current economic and market trends

? Building students resilience and confidence

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BA (Hons) International Tourism Management

With its high profile history, outstanding attractions and world famous festivals, Edinburgh is a popular destination for travellers and tourists from all over the world. Tourism-based businesses flourish here making it an ideal place to study international tourism management.

This degree covers practically every aspect of tourism management, from impacts and sustainable development to destination and visitor attraction management. It will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience you need to prepare for a career in tourism management. 

An optional 24-week work placement in your third year gives you the chance to put your learning into practice, invaluable in this service-based industry.

You will graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you insights to succeed in tourism management.

Mode of Study:

Start date:, study abroad:, course details.

This broad-reaching course covers international tourism management, right from formulating policy, to planning finances and also visitor attraction management.

International tourism management requires the ability to look outwards and capitalise on opportunities. You'll develop organisational and business skills that take into account the diversity of cultures involved in this global industry. You'll also develop your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.

With the number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you'll have plenty of options for part-time work, placements and employment after graduation. You'll graduate with a clear direction in tourism and a wealth of experience gained from your involvement in the thriving local tourism scene, giving you the insights to succeed in tourism management in the UK or around the world.

Lead Academics

Anna Leask  is Professor of Tourism Management and a key member of the Tourism and Languages Subject Group in the Business School. Her teaching and research interests combine and lie principally in the areas of visitor attraction management, heritage tourism and destination management. She has co-edited several textbooks including Managing Visitor Attractions (2008) and Managing World Heritage Sites (2006) and contributed to several key tourism textbooks. She is on the Editorial Board for four international tourism journals and has been actively involved in the Scientific Committees for many international conferences in Europe and USA. She has published in key academic journals such as Tourism Management, International Journal of Tourism Research and Current Issues in Tourism, in addition to publishing a range of case studies, articles and practitioner papers.

Anna’s recent undergraduate and postgraduate teaching delivery has been in Edinburgh, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Singapore. She has also been involved in the preparation and delivery of the Scottish Enterprise Destination Leaders’ Programme and the Executive Development Programme for Experience Industry Professionals (Singapore) CPD course. Recent research has focused on how visitor attractions and hotels can engage with Generation Y visitors and employees, with primary research being conducted in the UK, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. Anna is a Fellow of the Tourism Society and of the Higher Education Academy. Anna is a Visiting Professor at Wakayama University, Japan.

Dr Ross Tinsley  is a Tourism Lecturer and Programme Leader Edinburgh Napier University. He is currently interested in the identity and evolution of counter culture festivals and the role of spirituality within such events. He has also researched and published on small tourism businesses and destination development within developing country contexts. His PhD investigated networking between small tourism businesses and its contribution to destination development. His current work centres on the evolution of the Beltane Fire Festival, of which he was a past performer.

Craig Wight  is an Associate Professor with responsibility for research and income generation and teaching and learning enhancement at Edinburgh Napier University. He has led and delivered a number of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level with the thrust of these covering strategic management, research methods, and market intelligence creation and usage in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Craig is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is research-active, having authored and co-authored a number of publications on tourism and heritage management in journals and books. He has also undertaken a wealth of tourism, hospitality, leisure and cultural research and consultancy for a range of national and international clients within the public, private and voluntary sector

Dr Dina Anastasiadou  is the leading authority in EU tourism policy and has published extensively on the impact of regional trading organisations on international tourism development. She has undertaken research projects on cross border collaboration in tourism in Southern Africa, tourism marketing technologies and community engagement in events. Her main research interests lay in tourism policy, governance, stakeholder engagement and organisational structures in tourism. She is currently involved in comparative research in destination management organisational structures in Scotland and Denmark.

Ellis Urquhart  Ellis is a lecturer in the Tourism & Languages Subject Group of Edinburgh Napier University's Business School. He is a former graduate of the institution, completing his BA (Hons) in Tourism & Airline Management in 2013. He was then selected as one of Edinburgh Napier’s 50th Anniversary Scholars to begin doctoral research within the Tourism School. His research is focused on the role of interactive technologies in Scottish visitor attractions and specifically, how these contribute to a co-creative visitor experience.

His additional research interests include: heritage management; e-tourism and technological innovation; augmented/virtual reality in tourism; airport/airline experiences; and qualitative methodologies in tourism, hospitality and events. 

How you’ll be taught

You'll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study.

Assessments

You will be assessed through course work and assessments.

Work placement

You're in the right place if you want real life, hands-on experience. Our strong links to industry allow us to offer an optional 24 week work placement available across all three of the subject areas: hospitality, tourism and festival & events.

Placement and Study Abroad opportunities are subject to UK and Scottish Government health and travel advice.

Popular modules

• Introduction to International Hospitality, Tourism and Events
• Intercultural and Organisational Management
• Marketing 1
• The Global Tourism Industry
• Accounting for Business
• Tourism Impacts and Sustainable Development
• Introduction to Human Resources Management
• Facilities Planning for Hospitality, Tourism and Events
• Visitor Attraction Management
• Two options
• International Tourism Policy and Planning
• Global Service Management
• Live Project and one option, or Work-Based Learning (24-week work placement)
• Leadership, Innovation and Technology for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• International Destination Management
• Dissertation

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Full information is available in our disclaimer .

Entry requirements

English language, international students, admissions policies.

What are the entry requirements for International Tourism Management?

Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Can you go straight into second year of university?

Advanced entry into Year 2, Year 3 of this course is possible for students with suitable qualifications. See the individual year tabs for more information.

Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the undergraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.

Minimum Year 1

• Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC
• Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC

You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.

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• H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level 

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

• Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit).

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3

• Minimum grades D*D

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

• Minimum grades MM (Merit, Merit).
• A Level grade B
• Pass, with grade C or above in the core component.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4. 

Scottish HNC

Other HNC subjects may be considered for year 1 entry where a C in the graded unit is achieved.

Minimum Year 2

• Pass HNC in Tourism or Travel and Tourism with grade B at SCQF Level 7 in the graded unit.

SQA Advanced Higher

Minimum Year 3

• Pass HND in Tourism or Travel and Tourism with grade B at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit(s).

If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our  minimum English language requirements  will apply.

This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English. Check our  country pages  to find out if this applies to you.

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We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study. 

Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.

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Fees & funding

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of  bursaries and scholarships  available to our students.

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What can you do with an International Tourism Management Degree?

By studying international tourism management at Edinburgh Napier University, you will build strong communication and leadership skills, as well as developing your understanding of the skills required to allow tourism-based businesses to succeed. You’ll be able to be practical and hands on as your knowledge increases throughout your course, allowing you to start your career in the tourism management sector. You will have strong teamworking and problem-solving skills. Roles you may go into on completion of your degree include destination development, cultural services management, operational management, or working for a tour operator, an airline, public sector organisation or within retail or hospitality. If you are a good organiser who enjoys working collaboratively, with a keen interest in in the tourism industry, then this might be the right course for you.

What does a Destination Development Manager do?

A Destination Development Manager is typically responsible for overseeing and managing the development of a particular destination, which could be a city, region, tourist spot, or any location with the aim of attracting visitors and enhancing the overall tourism experience. You will have strong communication and leadership abilities, being able to cover a range of activity across planning, marketing and operations.

The specific duties and responsibilities of a Destination Development Manager may vary depending on the organisation, but roles and responsibilities may include:

• Tourism strategy and planning
• Stakeholder engagement
• Infrastructure improvement
• Marketing and promotion
• Visitor experience enhancement
• Sustainability initiatives
• Data analysis

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Bachelor of Science in International Travel and Tourism Management (BSITTM) p rovides in-depth knowledge in the fields of hospitality and tourism education . It provides the students the  opportunity to become involved in managing and planning, to work in the dynamic tourism industry and sectors like hospitality and travel and tourism. The program will give you the knowledge and understanding of how tourism businesses operate, and how tourists behave, and what impact tourism has on countries, cultures, and the environment. It also helps develop a wide range of skills that can be applied to a variety of managerial and entrepreneurial roles in the expanding tourism industry and it provides exposure to becoming globally competitive in the management of the travel, tour, and hospitality industry.  

Accreditation:

• Center of Excellence in Tourism Program as awarded by the Commission on Higher Education
• PACUCOA Level IV Accredited Status
• International Center of Excellence (4-stars) awarded by the Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management (APIEM)
• Fully Accredited by The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE)

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LEVEL OUTCOMES

• Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
• Student Outcomes (SO)

Three to five years after graduation, graduates of BSITTM Program shall:

• Be gainfully employed or established own business in tourism and related industries demonstrating holistic competencies required for local and international business operations.
• Attain supervisory or managerial level position in local and international tourism industries.
• Engage in life-long learning through continuous personal and professional development.
• Participate in research-related or corporate social responsibility activities that will contribute to the promotion of tourism activities and development.

By the time of graduation, the students shall have the ability to:

Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural sciences, and humanities in the practice of the profession.

Performance Indicators (PI):

• Demonstrate better understanding of their personality, self and identity and basics skills in managing and caring for the self.
• Identify the challenges posed by globalization from a variety of perspectives and its effects on traditional cultures and communities, local, national, and regional economies.
• Appreciate and contribute to artistic beauty.
• Reflect critically on shared concerns and think innovative, creative solutions guided by ethical standards.
• Apply different analytical modes in tackling problems methodically.

Apply skills in travel and tour operations, airline operations, guest relations, food handling, production and food and beverage service operations based on international standards.

• Execute professionally skills in food and beverage services, rooms division and travel and tour operations.
• Pass the TESDA Competency Assessment and obtain a National Certification in following competencies: Tour Guiding Services, Tourism
• Promotions, Travel Services, and Food and Beverage Services.
• Execute the procedures in handling customer’s inquiries, concerns, complaints, and request through simulations and practical examinations.
• Prepare and monitor industry-specific financial transactions and reports.

Adapt to technological advancement and services of international standards utilizing the different software and application for tourism and hospitality.

• Demonstrate and perform skills in Amadeus Basic Reservation, Fares and Ticketing and Micros-Opera system.
• Operate point-of-sale software in front office operations.
• Prepare night audit reports and other rooms division forms.
• Analyze food and beverage sales report and update inventory using POS.
• Pass certification examination for the Amadeus System in Basic Reservation, Fares and Ticketing.

Demonstrate ethics, professionalism, and respect to cultural diversities in performing duties and responsibilities.

Display adaptability and flexibility to any given situation. Organize an event showcasing food and traditions of different cultures Imbibe the importance of respect to multi-cultural diversity in the workplace Manifest ethics and professionalism

Communicate effectively and express themselves clearly both oral and written.

• Speak basic foreign languages such as Mandarin/French/Nihongo.
• Create business correspondence for different purposes.
• Use English to deliver and convey expressions clearly in performing hospitality and tourism services.
• Write in different formats and platforms with clarity and efficiency.
• Exhibit responsible use of non-verbal clues, pictures, graphics, and images in oral, written and online communication.

Apply innovative management and entrepreneurial functions in service-oriented business organizations.

• Apply management theories and principles in the formulation of tourism and hospitality related business.
• Analyze business opportunities in the marketplace
• Conceptualize innovative products and business ideas.
• Develop and present a business plan.

Perform administrative and managerial skills in travel and tour operation business operation.

• Prepare and present related travel and tourism reports.
• Handle customer complaints and queries.
• Perform human resource functions.
• Analyze statistical and financial report.
• Conduct employee briefing and meeting.
• Create marketing plan for hospitality business
• Execute the concepts of Total Quality Management System in hospitality and tourism industry.

Conduct research in the field of tourism and hospitality industry and utilize the results for community development.

• Produce researches in the areas of hospitality and tourism industry.
• Present, publish, and utilize research.

Perform crisis risk mitigation and management activities following proficient use of communication channels.

• Analyze possible risks in the workplace
• Practice the basic principle of food safety and sanitation in handling products.
• Perform risk mitigation activities and ergonomics in the workplace.
• Apply acquired knowledge, skills and attitude through internship

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Airline Operation Manager
• Assistant Airline Operation Manager
• Flight Attendant Supervisor
• Flight attendant
• Ground Steward Manager
• Ground Steward Supervisor
• Ground Steward
• Airline Ticketing Manger
• Airline Ticketing Supervisor
• Airline Ticketing Staff
• Travel Agency Manager
• Assistant Travel Agency Manager
• Travel Agent
• Travel Counselor
• Group Tour Supervisor
• Group Tour Coordinator
• Tour Operator Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Front Office Supervisor
• Front Office Staff
• Guest Relation Manager
• Guest Relation Staff
• Hotel / Tourism Sales & Marketing Manager
• Hotel / Tourism Sales & Marketing Agent
• Event Planner
• Event Coordinator
• Museum Curator

POLICY ON ADMISSION AND RETENTION

Purpose: – To provide guidelines for student retention and shifting within the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management, distinguishing between the Associate and Bachelor programs.

Scope: – Applicable to all students enrolled in the Associate and Bachelor programs in College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.

• Retention Criteria
• Intervention Strategies
• Shifting Procedures

Appeals Process

• Additional Considerations

Academic Performance:

• Associate Program: Must have no failing grades in all required courses.
• Bachelor Program: Must have no failing grades in all required courses.
• Successfully complete all required courses within the stipulated time frame.

Attendance:

• Associate Program: Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 75% in classes and practical sessions.
• Bachelor Program: Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 75% in classes and practical sessions.
• Follow the college’s attendance policies.

Professionalism:

• Adhere to a code of conduct that reflects professionalism in academic and practical settings.
• Participate actively in internships, workshops, and industry-related events.

Early Warning System:

• Implement an early warning system to identify students at risk of not meeting retention criteria.
• Provide academic counseling and support for struggling students.

Tutoring Services:

• Offer tutoring services for students experiencing academic challenges.
• Encourage peer-to-peer support.

Internal Shifting:

• Allow students to shift between different programs within the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.
• Specify the criteria for internal shifting no failing grades in all required courses for the Associate Program and for the Bachelor Program.

Eligibility Criteria

Associate Program:

Current enrollment in the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Must have no failing grades in the subjects taken. – Good standing in the current program.

Bachelor Program:

College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Application Procedure

• Submission of Internal Shifting Application.
• Specify desired program and provide reasons for the shift.
• Submission deadline for internal shifting applications.

Evaluation Process

• Academic performance review.
• Consideration of program-specific criteria.
• Interview (if necessary).

Notification

• Notify students of the shifting decision.
• Provide feedback and guidance for approved shifts.
• Communicate any required additional steps.

External Shifting:

• Provide guidelines for students wishing to shift to or from other departments.
• Outline the application process and requirements.
• Current enrollment in a different department.
• Must have no failing grades in the subjects taken.
• Good standing in the current program.
• Submission of External Shifting Application.
• Specify desired program in the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.
• Submission deadline for external shifting applications.
• Establish a fair and transparent appeals process for students who do not meet retention criteria or face challenges in shifting.
• Feel free to adjust the numerical values based on the specific standards and expectations of your college’s associate and bachelor programs.

Credit Transfer

• Determine the transferability of credits from the previous program.
• Communicate the credit transfer process to approved shifters.

Academic Advising

• Assign an academic advisor to guide shifted students.
• Develop an academic plan for the remainder of the program.
• Establish a transparent appeals process for students dissatisfied with the shifting decision.
• Outline the steps and deadlines for filing an appeal.

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I was just an average student when I entered LPU – Batangas. I tend to be the quiet type who would just want to blend in with the crowd. I know for myself I might not be the smartest, but LPU molded me to become the best version I could be. To stand out in the crowd. I owe a lot to this institution. Especially from my mentors at the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management who were more than just educators, they turned out to be friends and family. They prepared me for the real world. This was very evident as I landed a job just a week after my last final exams.

On my first step at the front gate of this prestigious university, I wondered how my life would run knowing that I will encounter a diverse group of students who are good at almost everything. I asked myself, “Can I stand out in this crowd? Am I really capable to take the lead?” But there’s no turning back, I need to take this path. I was a Senior High student back then. I became a lot of things during my SHS years. I became a student-leader-performer. My leadership ability was tested and enhanced for I was given a chance to lead the Senior High Department as their Student Council President. Moreover, it did not stop there because I was also able to improve my skills in performing arts through acting and writing scripts and monologues as an active member of LPU-Stagers. Most especially, this university’s fire of fortitude enlightened me to see my worth not just a student but as a competitive young professional in my chosen field of specialization. And now, I still chose to take the lead as I am taking up Bachelor of Science in International Travel and Tourism Management which allows me to participate in community extension activities as a passionate leader and compete in various contests, representing both my college and LPU Batangas. I know that here in LPU, I won’t just be academically inclined, but I will also be morally and professionally upright. read more

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Department Chair – International Travel and Tourism Management Program

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Dr. Ryan L. Mejia

Dean, College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

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Dr. Ma. Fe L. Meñez

Associate Dean, College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT     

The International Travel and Tourism Management Program is a Bachelor of Science Degree Program that provides foundation and specialization study in the tourism management field through academic, laboratory, and field internship experiences.  The program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for the students, ensuring that their efficiency and quality meets with the world-class tourism standard.  The program is designed in two depth areas in the tourism field operations and management, which is also to prepare students for future employment in a variety of hospitality and tourism positions in the growing tourism business.  

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The Hotel and Restaurant Administration Program is a Bachelor of Science Degree Program that provides foundation and specialization study in the Hotel Management field through academic, laboratory, and field internship experiences.  The program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for the students to ensure efficiency and to prepare the students to be supervisors in the Hospitality industry.  The program is designed in two depth areas in the Hotel field operations and management, which is to prepare students for employment in a variety of hotel positions in the growing hotel field. 

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The Cruise Line Operations in Culinary Arts Program is a Bachelor of Science Degree Program that provides foundation and specialization study in the culinary arts and food service field through academic, laboratory and field internship experiences.  The Program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for the students to ensure efficiency and quality product preparation and service in the food service setting.  The program is designed in two-depth areas in the culinary field: operations and management, which is to prepare students for employment in a variety of food production and restaurant positions in the growing food service field in the cruise line industry. 

Cruise Line Operations in Hotel Services  

The Cruise Line Operations in Hotel Services Program is a Bachelor of Science Degree Program that provides foundation and specialization study in the Hotel Services field through academic, laboratory, and field internship experiences.  The Program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for the students to ensure efficiency and to prepare the students to be supervisors in the Cruise Line industry.  The program is designed in two-depth areas in the Cruise Line Operations: operations and management, which is to prepare students for employment in a variety of hotel positions in the growing cruise line operations. 

Culinary and Kitchen Operations  

The Culinary Arts and Kitchen Operations Program is a Bachelor of Science Degree Program that provides foundation and specialization study in the Culinary Arts and Food Service field through academic, laboratory, and field internship experiences.  The Program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for the students to ensure efficiency and quality product preparation and service in the food service setting.  The program is designed in two depth areas in the culinary field: operations and management, which is to prepare students for employment in a variety of food production and restaurant positions in the growing food service field. 

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This paper identifies and examines a wide range of current management issues, both internal and external to the organisation, that impact on international managers operating across national borders. It helps students understand the implications of a global economy by highlighting the key challenges of managing across cultural and national boundaries.

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Fake signs and hunger strikes: What’s behind Europe’s backlash against overtourism?

Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of residents.

As Europe nears peak summer season, tourist hotspots are increasingly feeling the strain.

In some places, like Spain, locals have long been growing weary of the ‘sun, sex and sangria’ tourism certain destinations attract.

But now the issue is more than just nuisance behaviour. Rising visitor numbers are putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of residents.

Increased construction of hotel and housing developments is endangering historic sites, biodiversity and natural resources.

Recently, frustrations have boiled over in several European honeypot destinations compelling local authorities to address and reassess the relationship between tourists and residents.

From outspoken graffiti to hunger strikes, here’s how overtouristed places are pushing back.

Spain’s tourist hotspots struggle to manage housing crisis

One of the most pressing impacts of overtourism in Spain now is the lack of housing and soaring rent prices for residents.

Málaga locals have expressed their frustration by plastering the centre of the Spanish city with stickers on walls and doors, telling visitors what residents think of them.

They range from the fairly mild “this used to be my home” (antes esta era mi casa) and “this used to be the city centre” (antes esto era el centro) all the way to “go f*cking home” (a tu puta casa), “stinking of tourist” (apestando a turista).

The city on the Costa del Sol has long been a popular destination for foreign visitors, thanks to its sunny climate and relatively low cost of living. But with digital nomads now also piling in, the housing situation has become critical.

The ‘sticker initiative’ was started by bar owner Dani Drunko. Speaking to a local newspaper Diario Sur, Drunko explained that he began the campaign after he was “kicked out” of the home he’d lived in for a decade.

He claimed that the landlord refused to negotiate the rent or even sell him the property because he wanted to turn it into a short-term rental for tourists.

It is a story echoed throughout the country, where landlords have evicted long-term residents in favour of holidaymakers or pushed rents up so only high-earning digital nomads can afford them.

The Canary Islands are experiencing a similarly drastic situation.

Activists say the over 10 million foreign visitors that holiday on the archipelago each year are ruining life there. Locals are reportedly sleeping in cars and caves due to soaring house prices.

One local organisation said the islands are “collapsing socially and environmentally” under the pressure from mass tourism .

A report from Ecologists in Action warned that almost 34 per cent of the local population - nearly 800,000 people - is at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

Canary Island residents plan hunger strike over hotel development

Constructing accommodation and services for the floods of holidaymakers to the Canaries is also putting pressure on land use, waste management, water supplies and biodiversity.

An activist group on the Canary Island of Tenerife has planned a hunger strike over the construction of two new hotels.

Authorities had halted work on Hotel La Tejita and Cuna del Alma in Tenerife’s Puertito de Adeje over environmental breaches but construction has recently resumed.

Canarias Se Agota (Canaries Sold Out) and Canarias se exhausta (The Canary Islands are exhausted) helped organise demonstrations on 20 April in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and La Palma under the tagline ‘The Canaries have a limit’.

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Tens of thousands of residents came out to protest against mass tourism with signs reading "People live here" and "We don't want to see our island die".

Demonstrators in Tenerife said they want the island to impose a limit on tourist arrivals.

"The authorities must immediately stop this corrupt and destructive model that depletes the resources and makes the economy more precarious," Antonio Bullon, one of the protest leaders, told Reuters.

“The Canary Islands have limits and people's patience too.”

Residents have also resorted to putting up fake ‘closed to overcrowding ’ posters and stickers in an attempt to deter tourists in popular locations.

Venice residents protest new entry fee

Venice is another destination that has long grappled with unsustainable tourist numbers .

Again, the most damaging effect now is the ever-increasing spread of short-term rentals - as of last year, there are more tourist beds in the city than residents.

Locals are facing a shrinking pool of properties to rent and extortionate rates.

“Every day, people with very serious housing problems arrive at our desks: homeless people (often with a job), disabled people who live on high floors without a lift, people who live in damp and dilapidated houses, even declared unhygienic by the state health system,” says Susanna Polloni from the Venice-based Solidarity Network for Housing.

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Venice council has earmarked €27.7 million to repair and redevelop around 500 apartments in the historic centre, islands and mainland.

But there are reportedly around 2,000 properties currently lying empty which Polloni says could have been renovated a long time ago if funds had been better managed.

Activists are using the introduction of the new €5 day-tripper entry fee on 25 April as an opportunity to make their voices heard.

The protesters, who are planning a demonstration on the day it launches, say they want a different vision for the city which doesn’t put tourism front and centre.

Members of Venice’s Social Assembly for Housing and the Solidarity Network for Housing have criticised council spending on the day-tripper fee .

“It is a further advance towards the Venice that we do not want, the "museum city", a step towards the normalization of this image, which is all the more dangerous the more it enters the international imagination,” says Polloni.

“This measure will help make it even more concretely real. A city empty of residents and soul, given that the tourist monoculture is now devouring everything needed for the life of a city: housing, protected employment, public services, neighbourhood shops and crafts.”

The demonstrators are just some of many Venetians who consider the housing plan drawn up by the municipality to be insufficient.

The council has said proceeds from the entry fees will go towards services that help the residents of the city including maintenance, cleaning and reducing living costs.

But critics say it will do little to moderate the influx of tourism which in turn is one of the main factors in the depopulation of Venice .

Residents of an Austrian village build a fence to block tourist selfies

Last year also saw residents go to extreme measures to make their feelings heard.

The stunning backdrop to the town of Hallstatt in the Austrian mountains is thought to have inspired Disney’s Frozen.

Because of this, over a million tourists descend on the destination every year with many wanting to snap a selfie with the famous view.

Last year, residents of the town became so frustrated they put up a fence to stop visitors from taking pictures.

It was later removed due to backlash on social media but it was hoped that the barrier would prevent people from gathering in one popular selfie spot and disrupting residents by making too much noise.

Activists put up fake warning signs on Mallorca beaches

Last summer, activists put up false warning signs at beaches across Mallorca to keep English-speaking tourists away.

Some posters warned of “dangerous jellyfish”, “falling rocks” or seawater polluted with sewage.

Others said the beach was closed with a ‘no swimming’ symbol below or warned that it takes hours to walk there despite the ocean being less than 100 metres away.

A few small lines of text in Catalan underneath, however, revealed to locals that these warnings weren’t real.

They explained that “the problem isn’t a rockfall, it’s mass tourism ” or that the “beach is open, except for foreigners and jellyfish.”

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