Program Overview

MSc Global Hospitality Management (extended)

Overview

Explore Global Hospitality Management in the world's foremost festival city.

Based in the tourism capital of Scotland (UK), at the country's largest provider of postgraduate tourism education, this programme seeks to develop the global hospitality managers of the future.

This programme ensures that students are exposed to the latest management practices in the sector as they become familiar with the key academic knowledge associated with global hospitality management. Students starting in September will complete their studies in 21 months; those who start in January will take 24 months to complete.

Mode of Study:

Full-time

Duration:

2 years

Start date:

September or January

Course details

You’ll develop organisational and business management skills that are relevant to hospitality organisations. Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you’ll gain an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in creating successful hospitality experiences.

You’ll learn broad skills, such as formulating policy and planning for the future, as well as developing your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.

How will my degree reflect sustainability and sustainable development?

The Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) – established under the UN Global Compact – places a clear onus on Higher Education to ‘transform management education and develop the responsible decision-makers of tomorrow to advance sustainable development ’. The Business School is a PRME signatory, and we seek to influence professional practice and policy nationally and internationally, helping to drive key societal, economic and environmental impacts.

Our mission is ‘to empower communities to apply business knowledge for positive societal impact’ and we work constantly to embed practical actions into our curriculum, to promote sustainability and relate these to the key ideas of sustainability, as reflected in the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes now reflect one or more of the SDG, and our research is targeted to solve real world problems, mapped against the criteria used in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Ranking.

What is distinct about equality, diversity and inclusion?

Edinburgh Napier University is enriched by the diversity of perspectives, cultures and backgrounds brought by all within our global community. We are committed to a positive environment where diversity and inclusiveness is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status or whether pregnant or on maternity leave. We commit ourselves to providing a learning, working and social environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation, stigmatisation and all forms of harassment and bullying.

Lead academics

• Dr Paul Barron is Professor in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Edinburgh Napier University.
• Dr Ahmed Hassanien's professional experience includes both practical and academic roles in the tourism industry.

Modules

• Business Skills for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (TSM11121)
• Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management (TSM11107)
• Developing Academic Literacies (TSM11125)
• Developing Intercultural Competence in the Workplace (IBC11102)
• Hospitality Strategic Operations (TSM11134)
• Managing International Hospitality Organisations (TSM11122)
• Principles and Practice of Marketing (MKT11108)
• Professional Practice (TSM11126)
• Research Methods (SOE11131)
• Research Skills (TBS11109)
• Skills for Success (TBS11108)

Entry requirements

• The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above.
• We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme.
• We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

English language

• If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.

International students

• We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.

Fees & funding

• The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying.

Tuition fees for 2024/25

• Students from Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £8,720
• Overseas and EU: £11,290

Careers

What can you do with a degree in Global Hospitality Management?

• Studying an MSc in Global Hospitality Management equips you with a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry on a global scale.
• Graduates with this degree can pursue a variety of career paths within the hospitality and tourism sectors.

What does a Hotel Manager do?

• A Hotel Manager is responsible for ensuring that guests have a positive experience during their stay while also managing and optimizing the hotel's resources.
• Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:
  • Hiring, training, and managing staff
  • Guest relations
  • Overseeing front desk operations
  • Overseeing back-of-house operations, including maintenance and housekeeping
  • Event planning/management
  • Marketing
  • Revenue management
  • Owner relations