Tourism and Hospitality Management Master Degree

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Tourism and Hospitality Management Master Degree | Tourism and hospitality are expanding global industries resulting in an increased demand for skilled managers to lead and develop international organisations. Take the opportunity to study the related areas of tourism and hospitality within a single programme to ensure you have the tools to become a confident and high executive-level manager in the international tourism and hospitality sector.

The focus actively encourages students to apply management principles and concepts in contemporary national and international tourism and hospitality management.

This Tourism and Hospitality Management Master Degree prepares you for management within various worldwide tourism and hospitality sectors. You build a solid theoretical and practical foundation by studying business management and tourism and hospitality modules. You will have the chance to develop a set of industry-relevant analytical tools that can equip graduates for leadership and management positions.

You learn to apply and challenge your understanding of the industries in practical contexts, particularly in the work-related learning module and during your industry placement. You also critically examine the sustainability of the international hospitality and tourism industries. Throughout the course, enhance your employability skills, such as communications and team-working, which are vital for rapid career development.

This postgraduate course is designed to cater for local and international professionals within the industry who wish to gain the necessary qualifications and theoretical awareness to enable them to advance their careers or operations. It will also appeal to recent international and home graduates who wish to acquire the specialist knowledge and qualifications necessary to manage tourism operations.

The Tourism and Hospitality Management master’s degree will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully operate an international tourism business while integrating hospitality management skills and contributing towards professional accreditation with the Institute of Hospitality.

Course Length: 1 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 industry, specialising in areas such as human resources, marketing, public relations and financial management within hotel, resort and event management organisations. Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management provides several national and international job opportunities to its students. Some of the significant segments for job opportunities are as follows:

Travel agencies
State tourism development corporations
Tour operators
Hotel/ resort and other service sectors
Food craft institutes
Hospital and institutional catering
Shipping and cruise lines
Airports
Shipping and cruise lines
International and national food chains
Facilities management service providers
Entrepreneurship
Airline and railway travel
Conferences and conventions centres
Tourist offices and ministries of tourism
Spas and wellness centres
Cruise companies
Event management
Casinos
Catering companies
Bars and private clubs
Concert and theatre venues
Museums and other cultural venues
Theme parks
Fitness clubs and sports organisations (such as gyms, golf clubs, and tennis facilities)
Real estate management companies
Hotel development and construction
Manufacturers and suppliers of hospitality equipment

Example of job opportunities for graduate with a Master Degree in Tourism and Hospitality:

Restaurant Entrepreneur
Resort Coordinator
Hotel Manager
Front Desk Supervisor
Recreation Directors
Associate Meeting Planner
Banquet Manager or Server
Catering Manager
Convention and Meetings Manager
Event Coordinator
Restaurant Manager
Director Of Food And Beverage
Gaming Consultant
Casino Manager
Financial Consultant
Resort General Manager
Marketing Strategy Consultant
Hospitality Information Systems Manager
Lodging Manager
Food Service Manager
Corporate Travel Desk Manager
District Manager
Facilities Management Services
Cruise Ship Captain
Ship Officer
Cruise Line Director
Meeting And Convention Services Manager
Director Of Events
Director Of Catering

And more;

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit proof of Bachelor Degree Diploma;
For candidates with over 5 years’ experience at a managerial level but without an undergraduate degree the programme leader will review applicants based upon their suitability for the course;
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

Tourism Concepts and Issues
Critical Theories and Methods For Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Hospitality Management Studies
Tourism and Hospitality Major Project
Current Practices In Tourism, Hospitality and Events

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

Assessment

We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, seminars, study visits and group work. These are supported by a range of guest speakers from diverse academic and industry backgrounds.

Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that this Masters course requires a higher level of independent working. Assessment methods include essays, exams, presentations, portfolios of evidence and a dissertation.

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

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on Indefinite stay, who wants to apply for a postgraduate course you can receive support from the government via Student Loan Company. If you’re starting a master’s degree, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan of up to £10,609 to help with course fees and living costs. You won’t have to pay back the loan until after your course, when you’re earning above a certain level.