Program Overview

MA Leading Tourism & Hospitality

Overview

The MA Leading Tourism & Hospitality is a postgraduate study programme aimed at immersing students in the field of global and domestic tourism and leading hospitality businesses, offering knowledge and skills from the practices of top industry brands, while also cultivating an overall tourism awareness and culture of hospitality, that uniquely enhances the customer experience.

Course Description

The programme is developed in collaboration with the University of Derby, a TOP3 UK University for Hospitality, Tourism and Events studies, according to Guardian University Guide 2023. It allows students to delve into all aspects of tourism and hospitality management, enabling them to focus on the areas they prefer to specialise in and apply their knowledge in the real world.

What You Will Learn

• The science and art of creating unique experiences for guests, adopting the standards of excellence in terms of service quality and operation, that are in place at the leading hospitality and events businesses worldwide.
• How to create and manage sustainable tourism businesses that benefit both the environment and local communities.
• The latest asset management techniques and how to effectively manage resources, optimise revenue streams and enhance the overall financial performance of tourism and hospitality businesses.
• How to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement of business processes in order to achieve exceptional performance.
• Research skills that will be relevant to their future employment, while helping to provide specific guidance for their final stage dissertation project.

Why Choose This Course

• The degree is awarded by the 1st ranked UK university in Greece and TOP3 in the UK (Guardian Guide, 2023), for Tourism, Hospitality and Events studies.
• It is tailored to working individuals: flexible, blended teaching & learning, assessment through professionally oriented coursework.
• Teaching in English ensures that you will meet the demands of the profession, with excellent knowledge of the English language and terminology.
• Innovative content, designed in collaboration with top industry experts, with a focus on contemporary challenges.
• Teaching is based on the latest industry trends and supported by our large industry network.
• Learning is active and experiential, through field trips, simulations & workshops, participation in events, and industry guest lectures.
• The teaching staff consists of specialised industry professionals with extensive academic experience.
• Opportunity to gain valuable industry experience through practical training and internships in managerial positions.
• Networking with the luxury market and direct absorption into managerial positions.
• Global professional recognition as you become an associate member (AIH) at the Institute of Hospitality.

Course Structure

• Sustainable Tourism Business & Development
• Tourism and Hospitality Asset & Revenue Management
• Operational Excellence & Innovation
• Research Methodologies
• The Global Business Environment and the Luxury Experience (optional)
• Building & Managing a Luxury Brand (optional)
• Event Design, Management & Risk Assessment (optional)
• Event & Destination Marketing (optional)
• Independent Scholarship

Admission Requirements

• Our MA Leading Tourism & Hospitality is ideal for Business or Tourism graduates but is also open to undergraduate degree holders of any discipline, who possess the necessary English language skills and aspire to build a remarkable career in the ever-growing, global hospitality industry.
• The minimum English language requirement is equivalent to IELTS 7.0 (C1).
• You’ll be asked to submit a resume, as well as a recommendation letter from employers and tutors, and you’ll be called for an academic interview with the programme leader.

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