Program Overview

MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Overview

The MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to succeed in the global tourism and hospitality industries. The program is offered by the Department of Marketing, International Business, and Tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Course Information

The program is available in two formats: a 1-year full-time course and a 2-year full-time course with an internship. The course covers a range of topics, including tourism and hospitality futures, hospitality business analysis, international airline management, and international tourism destinations.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a UK honors degree (at least a 2:2) or the international equivalent in any subject. Relevant management experience may also be considered. International students must meet the English language requirements, which include an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• UK and Channel Island students: £11,500 per year
• EU and non-EU international students: £22,500 per year
• Self-funding international students may be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000 off the tuition fees

Careers Support and Prospects

The program provides students with the skills and knowledge required to pursue a range of careers in the tourism and hospitality industries, including tour operations, travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, and bars. Many graduates also choose to apply for graduate management schemes.

Features and Benefits

The program offers a range of features and benefits, including:

• A Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality
• Access to industry professionals, networking, and mentorship opportunities
• A study abroad option
• A range of optional modules, including international tourism destinations and hospitality business analysis
• A dissertation or research project
• A triple-accredited business school

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT). The business school is also a member of the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Business School Impact System (BSIS).

Study and Assessment

The program is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, with a focus on independent study. The assessment methods include coursework, presentations, and a dissertation or research project.

Placements

The program offers an optional internship year, which provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the tourism and hospitality industries. The internship is available in a range of settings, including hotels, restaurants, and tour operators.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Tourism and hospitality futures
• Hospitality business analysis
• International airline management
• International tourism destinations
• Destination management
• Sustainable tourism

Taught by Experts

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals, who have a range of expertise in the tourism and hospitality industries. The team includes experts in marketing, international business, and tourism, as well as professionals with experience in the hospitality and tourism sectors.

Department

The program is offered by the Department of Marketing, International Business, and Tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University. The department has a strong reputation for teaching and research in the fields of marketing, international business, and tourism, and is accredited by a range of professional bodies, including the AACSB and the ITT.