BA/BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management

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The BA/BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management degree have been designed to prepare graduates for the hospitality sector, combining paid industry-related work experience with the study of management concepts. This synthesis allows students to develop their knowledge and expertise within the industry and put this into practice.

What you need to know about Business and Hospitality Management

The course will give you an excellent basis for a management career in the hospitality industry. You will study core aspects of the business and distinct specialist modules in Hospitality.

The hospitality industry continues to increase, so there is a huge demand for graduates who can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of business theory as it applies to the sector alongside first-hand, relevant experience. Hospitality is experiencing significant global growth, driving continual demand for specialist graduates who understand business theories and have practical experience in this fast-paced workplace. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of hospitality and business management principles, combined with hands-on industry experience to fine-tune your skills. This BA/BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management degree will allow you to work at the management level in world-class hotels, country clubs, theme parks, leisure centres, exhibition venues and catering services. If you’re good with people, business-minded and hard-working, a career in hospitality business management is for you.

This BA/BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management course will give you the knowledge and skills necessary for a range of management careers within the international hospitality industry. The course develops a critical awareness and understanding of the social, cultural, environmental and economic factors that affect the hospitality industry. The results are efficient, creative and entrepreneurial managers who commit to service excellence and the potential to establish careers in businesses such as hotels, restaurants, conference and event venues, resorts, the club industry and the cruise ship industry.

The Hospitality Management major will endow you with robust, real-life problem-solving capabilities, the ability to anticipate change and a commitment to lifelong personal development. The course is designed around what the hospitality industry wants, ensuring that you are in the best possible position to go directly into challenging and rewarding jobs within multinational organisations both nationally as well as globally.

Course Length: 3 years / 4 years including Foundation year;
Start dates: January / April / August / September;

Career opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to move into a wide variety of areas within the hospitality industry, specialising in areas such as human resources, marketing, public relations, financial management and operations management.

The graduates are highly employable, applying their skills in careers such as events, hotel and conference management, sales and business development and forestry and fishing management.

You can further your career in professions such as:

Hotel/Motel Manager
Tourism/Travel Agent
Casino Manager
Event Planner
Facilities Manager
Accommodation manager
Catering manager
Event organiser
Fast food restaurant manager
Hotel manager
Public house manager
Restaurant manager
Customer service manager
Human resources manager
Corporate Recruiter
Training Coordinator
Front Desk Manager
Director of Lodging Development
Meeting and Events Manager
General Manager
Guest Services Director
Vice President of Marketing
Retail manager
Tour manager
Lodging Manager
Club Manager
Resort Manager
Resort Director
Director of Operations
Asset Manager
Food and Beverage Manager
Operations Manager
Business Consultant
Revenue Manage

And more;

Entry requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years old;
Applicants are required to submit proof of prior certificated learning (e.g. Secondary School Diploma/Baccalaureate/Level 3 qualification) and/or relevant work experience;
Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed provided they could demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements for this course you may still be eligible for our Foundation year course. This is an extra year of study to prepare you for the full degree.
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language.
Applicants must bring their original certificates when coming for registration;

Course structure - Modules

Year 1

Hospitality Environment
Business Skills
Service Sector Management
Business Finance
Food, Beverage and Hospitality Studies
Hospitality and Tourism Business Principles
People and Organisations
Rooms Division Systems

Year 2

Driving Improvements in the Workplace
Managing Human Resources
Events Planning
Principles and Practice of Marketing
Human Resources for Hospitality Managers
Management of Food and Beverage Operations
Marketing Communications for Hospitality
Operational Finance for Hospitality and Tourism

Year 3

Business Strategy
Contemporary Issues in Practice
Leadership and Change Management
Major Project
Hospitality Operations Management
Strategic Tourism and Hospitality Management
Research Principles
Rooms Revenue Management

* The units can vary, depending on the chosen pathway or optional modules which your institution will choose for the course structure

Assessment

You will be taught through a series of seminars, lectures, workshops, live business case studies and field trips. In addition cutting edge E-learning in the form of the flipped classroom means that lectures are enhanced by directed private study. Students are provided with a selection of material such as notes and screen casts produced by the module tutors, and videos, journal articles and book chapters from third parties. Assessment will include exams, oral presentations, individual or group essays or reports, case studies, in-class tests, peer assessment, individual reflective learning portfolios, time constrained assignments, group projects and management and marketing projects or dissertations for final year students.

Progression

After completing your undergraduate degree, if you decide to enhance your career prospects even further you can apply for a postgraduate Master program. For more information regarding progression please contact Atlantic London

Funding

Self-Funding

The Tuition Fee of the course will vary depending on the institution you wish to study in, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU and International Students as well. Please contact us to find out the tuition fee for a specific course you’d like to know about.

Government Funds – Student Finance England

This programme has been designated by the UK government for Student Finance, which means that UK/EU students may apply for Student Loans. If you are a UK or EU undergraduate student, you can apply for funding from the government. You do not have to pay your tuition fees up front if this is your first degree – you can get a tuition fee loan to cover your full course fees. You may be eligible for maintenance loan and some extra support as well, depends on your circumstances. You only start to pay back your student loan after you finish studying and are earning over £25,000 a year.