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International Tourism & Hospitality Management MSc

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International Tourism & Hospitality Management MSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 16,500

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Manchester Metropolitan University

    Manchester Metropolitan University has nearly 200 years of history behind it. Several schools opened in Manchester in the 1800s which would come together to form MMU – Manchester Mechanics Institute in 1824, Manchester School of Design in 1838, the School of Education in 1878, the School of Domestic Science in 1880 and the School of […]

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    Course Summary

    Manchester Metropolitan University’s MSc degree program in International Tourism and Hospitality management is a great way to demonstrate to employers that you have the industry-specific customer relations and business management skills that they are looking for when hiring graduates for fast-track roles in hotel management and international tourism

    You’ll learn more than just how to run a hospitality business. You’ll explore the forces shaping the industry, the challenges it is likely to face and how you can ensure that your operation remains profitable come what may.

    This program was developed with a great deal of input from all aspects of the tourism and hospitality industries to ensure that the skills it provides are relevant. MMU consulted with hotels, tourist attractions, airlines and a range of other business types to learn just what the industry needed of its graduates, and to ensure that those are precisely the skills and abilities this program delivers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This MSc course is delivered over 1 year at full time, but you have the option of taking a second year in a hospitality or tourism industry placement.

    Year 1

    This year consists of taught modules. You’ll learn industry specific skills, management theory and research designed to enhance your critical thinking skills.

    Modules:

    • Extended Research Proposal / Dissertation
    • Finance for Managers
    • Food Innovation
    • Hospitality Business Analysis
    • International Destination Management
    • International Strategic Management
    • Tour Operators and Airlines
    • Tourism and Hospitality Futures
    • Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
    • Language (choose one)

    Year 2 (internship / placement)

    Though optional, it is strongly advised that you take this degree as a 2 year program with a year in placement as a paid intern in the hospitality and tourism industry. Placements typically last 36-48 weeks, and are arranged with the assistance of MMU’s Placement Office. They will also be your chief source of careers support after you graduate.

    Learning & Teaching

    This MSc program is typically delivered over 2 years. Year one is comprised of taught modules and year two is primarily work experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. The taught modules will consist of a fairly standard mix of lectures, seminars and practical skills sessions. You will also be expected to spend a great deal of time in independent study. The placement year is devoted almost exclusively to developing practical working and management skills.

    Career Possiblities

    The hospitality and tourism industry is growing every year, especially in the international context. Not only will you have built a skillset designed to make you feel at home in a rage of roles within the industry, but you’ll have actual working experience from your internship. This combination makes you perfect for a fast track to management role in Resort Management, Hotel and/or Restaurant Management, Destination Marketing or Hotel Operations.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 1 year MSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have a 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or its international equivalent. The full list of national and international qualifications accepted can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in the English language.

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