International Tourism and Hospitality Management MSc
Course Details
Course Subject
International Tourism and Hospitality Management MSc
Total Credit
180
Qualification
Postgraduate Taught
Awarding Body
University of Bedfordshire
Academic Level
Level 7
Course Location
Luton
Course Duration
1 Year
Course Fees
£ 15600 Yearly
MOI
Not Accepted
OIETC
Not Accepted
Intakes
October/November/February/April/June/August
Work Placement
No
About The Course
The international tourism industry continues to grow and flourish increasing the need for senior planners and managers with the skills to tackle a broad range of global management issues. This course provides a critical overview of the field with the opportunity to take up a professional placement.
Our MSc aims to develop your critical understanding of developments in international tourism and how these may be positively reflected in management practice.
You examine the interconnectedness of international tourism and its impact across a range of contexts including economic commercial environmental technological socio-cultural heritage psychological and political. The course helps you apply theories; understand policy implications; and integrate professional practice into tourism enterprise and business.
Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block with six entry points through the year allowing you to start at a time that suits you.
Why choose this course?
- Learn to critically analyse the impact of international tourism and suggest informed solutions and directions
- Apply your knowledge and skills to practical projects and case studies from a range of national and international organisations in the commercial public and third sectors
- Explore issues concerning strategic management and sustainable development and deepen your knowledge of the effects of tourism on the environment
- Benefit from our extensive links with industry many of which provide opportunities for internships and possible employment
- The University of Bedfordshire is a member of The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE). ATHE is the subject association for tourism in higher education in the UK representing universities that are leading providers of tourism courses
What will you study?
Units
- Business Dissertation (MAR042-6) Compulsory
- Marketing And The Digital Future (MAR039-6) Compulsory
- Performance Achievement Planning (BSS072-6) Compulsory
- Strategic Management (BSS050-6) Compulsory
- Tourism Policy And Practice (TAL046-6) Compulsory
- Tourism, Society And Culture (TAL047-6) Compulsory
English Requirement
General Requirement
Entry requirement for International Student:
- 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area.
Entry requirement for Bangladeshi Student:
- For foundation: HSC Marks Must be: 40‐59.9%
- For Undergraduate: HSC Marks Must be: 60% overall
- For Masters: Bachelor’s Marks Must be: 55% or more