Program Overview

Introduction to BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Top-Up)

The BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Top-Up) program is designed for individuals who wish to top up their credits from a previous course, such as a Higher National Diploma or a foundation degree, to earn a full degree. This one-year program (or two years with a placement) aims to prepare students for an exciting career in hospitality or tourism.

Course Overview

The program covers a wide range of topics, including hospitality cross-cultural management, global tourism development, hotel operations tactics and strategy, management and leadership in hospitality, tourism crisis and risk management, and international strategic hospitality and tourism management. Students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through hands-on modules and a work placement after the course.

Features and Benefits

• Surround yourself with opportunities – with guest lectures, forums, mentorships, and placements, there are countless ways to network with employers.
• Explore the wider industry – modules cover a range of specialist subjects, allowing students to personalize the course content to their interests.
• Triple accreditation - study in a business school that has prestigious triple accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.
• Enhance your employability – through activities including internships, volunteering, or learning a new language. With the award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ program, students can gain extra academic credits towards their degree.
• Supporting you in person and online - student support initiatives, including drop-in sessions, lecture recordings, and dedicated support, both on and offline.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: The business school is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, recognizing it as meeting global standards of excellence in business and management education.
• Business School Impact System (BSIS): The BSIS scheme determines the extent and nature of a business school’s impact upon its local environment, providing tools to capture the added value and impact that the business school brings to businesses and communities.
• EFMD Quality Improvement System: The business school holds the EQUIS accreditation, a leading international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration.
• Institute of Travel and Tourism: The business school is recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT), giving students access to industry professionals, networking, and mentorship opportunities throughout their course.
• Teaching Excellence Framework: The university has received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), rating it as an outstanding university for student experience.

Year 1

• Core modules:
  • Hospitality Cross-Cultural Management
  • Global Tourism Development
  • Hotel Operations Tactics and Strategy
  • Management and Leadership in Hospitality
  • Tourism Crisis and Risk Management
  • International Strategic Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Study: 20% lectures, seminars, or similar; 80% independent study
• Assessment: 100% coursework

Placements

Students can take the placement year option and spend a year getting a taste of professional life. Opportunities are available worldwide with a wide range of companies. A year out not only gives students the opportunity to develop their core skills and learn about how a business really operates in their industry, but also shows employers that they’re ready to get to work.

Entry Requirements

These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2026/27 academic year. Please check back for further details.

• UK students:
• International students:
  • IELTS: Find out about English language requirements
  • Country-specific entry requirements: Find your country for specific entry requirements

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized for all courses. You can find information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students. All fees stated may be subject to change for the 2026/27 academic year.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Graduate Outcomes survey 2021/22 leavers, HESA data.
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills: Through the Careers Service, students will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life, including starting their own business.
• Through Future Me, students will explore their career plans. And through Rise, they will top up their skills with hundreds of online short courses.
• The university’s groundbreaking research with industry means it has unrivaled business connections that can help open doors to students’ dream careers.

A Career as Unique as You

Hospitality is a huge industry with opportunities all over the world. During the course, students will gain the experience and contacts they need to find their dream career. Many students finish their degree with a clear idea of their next step. Some get offered jobs during their placements. Others want to carry on to the International Tourism and Hospitality Management postgraduate degree. Many find that a graduate scheme is a good way to get more experience. The university will help students explore their options so they can make an informed choice.