Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3 years
Details
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Hospitality Management | Tourism Management | Travel Management
Area of study
Business and Administration | Services
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Introduction to the International Tourism Management Programme

The International Tourism Management programme is a dual degree offered in collaboration with SII DUFE, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the global tourism industry. This programme aims to develop individuals who are recognised as professionals in their field, with a strong focus on sustainability, industry practice, and research themes.


Programme Details

  • Awarding Body: University of Surrey
  • Teaching Institute: University of Surrey
  • Framework: FHEQ Level 6
  • Final Award and Programme/Pathway Title: BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management (Dual Degree with SII DUFE)
  • Subsidiary Awards:
    • Ord: International Tourism Management (Dual Degree with SII DUFE)
    • DipHE: International Tourism Management (Dual Degree with SII DUFE)
    • CertHE: International Tourism Management (Dual Degree with SII DUFE)

Modes of Study

Route Code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time UKA10075, 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY UKA10120, 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

Faculty and Department/School

  • Faculty: Arts, Business and Social Sciences
  • Department/School: Surrey Hospitality & Tourism Management

Programme Leader

  • Name: KNOX Dan (SII DUFE)

Date of Production/Revision of Spec

  • Date: 27/01/2026

Educational Aims of the Programme

The programme aims to:


  • Be truly international
  • Be grounded in an ethos of sustainability
  • Develop individuals who are recognised as professionals in their field
  • Reflect current industry practice and research themes
  • Provide a professional, creative, dynamic, and supportive learning environment
  • Recognise the role of the wider university in supporting the development of the individual
  • Be distinctive yet integrated and can be tailored to specialist interest
  • Produce employable individuals who reflect the characteristics of the Surrey hospitality and tourism management graduate

Programme Learning Outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Critically analyse the role of sustainability from a range of stakeholder perspectives in the international tourism industry KC Ord, BSc (Hons)
Showcase coherent and detailed knowledge of the tourism industry sufficient to undertake managerial tasks at a professional level KP Ord, BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate agile, resourceful application of the relevant managerial skills in the global tourism industry PT BSc (Hons)
Critically evaluate and creatively use a range of digital technologies for information, communication, and problem-solving in contemporary business contexts CPT DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Show a developed appreciation of and respect for diverse perspectives in the international context of the tourism industry KC CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Display a critical awareness of the Global Challenges affecting the tourism industry KC CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Select, evaluate and synthesise a wide range of academic and industry resources CP DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate effective decision-making skills in complex and unpredictable contexts PT Ord, BSc (Hons)
Display the qualities and transferable skills necessary to exercise initiative and personal responsibility in tourism employment PT CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Apply critical thinking skills and knowledge to appreciate the inter-relationships between tourism sub-sectors and stakeholders KCP BSc (Hons)
Devise and communicate solutions to solve current problems in tourism using ideas and techniques which may challenge current business practices PT BSc (Hons)
Engage and debate current research and advanced professional practice at the forefront of tourism practice KC Ord, BSc (Hons)
Display independent and reflective thought needed to undertake continuing professional development required of a career in the global tourism industry PT DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of issues related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion relevant to management in the international tourism industry KPT DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Display an ability to deploy accurately established techniques to build creative and/or innovative solutions to existing problems in the tourism industry CP BSc (Hons)
Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences PT DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)

Attributes Developed

  • C: Cognitive/analytical
  • K: Subject knowledge
  • T: Transferable skills
  • P: Professional/Practical skills

Programme Structure

Full-time

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits.


Full-time with PTY

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits.


Modules

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

Module Code Module Title Status Credits Semester
MAN1067 TOURISM MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 1
MAN1130 SERVICES MARKETING Compulsory 15 1
MAN1140 FUNDAMENTALS OF SERVICE DELIVERY Compulsory 15 1
MAN1158 THE VISITOR ECONOMY AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Compulsory 15 1
MAN1108 TOURISM AND SOCIETY Compulsory 15 2
MAN1110 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SERVICE INDUSTRIES Compulsory 15 2
MAN1135 THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY Compulsory 15 2
MAN1156 SUSTAINABILITY IN AVIATION AND TOURISM Compulsory 15 2

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module Code Module Title Status Credits Semester
MAN2112 MANAGING ORGANISATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES Compulsory 15 1
MAN2154 APPLIED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN SERVICES Compulsory 15 1
MAN2219 DESTINATION MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Compulsory 15 1
MAN2159 GASTRONOMY Optional 15 1
MAN2193 VENUE MANAGEMENT Optional 15 1
MAN2206 DIGITAL INNOVATION AND DATA ANALYTICS Compulsory 15 2
MAN2220 VISITOR ATTRACTION MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 2
MAN2215 DIGITAL MARKETING IN THE VISITOR ECONOMY Compulsory 15 2
MAN2192 TOURISM FIELDTRIP Optional 15 2
MAN2216 INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT IN THE VISITOR ECONOMY Optional 15 2
MAN2218 AIRPORT MANAGEMENT Optional 15 2

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module Code Module Title Status Credits Semester
MAN3160 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 15 1
MAN3236 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 1
MAN3235 ECONOMICS OF LEISURE AND TOURISM Optional 15 1
MAN3149 LEADERSHIP Optional 15 1
MAN3212 DIGITAL EVENTS MANAGEMENT Optional 15 1
MAN3165 LAND TRANSPORT SYSTEMS Optional 15 1
MAN3232 VISITOR ATTRACTION MANAGEMENT Optional 15 1
MAN3161 DISSERTATION Compulsory 30 2
MAN3233 TOURISM STRATEGY AND INNOVATION Compulsory 15 2
MAN3230 DESTINATION MANAGEMENT Optional 15 2
MAN3156 STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT IN EVENT, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Optional 15 2
MAN3166 INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT PLANNING AND POLICY Optional 15 2

Opportunities for Placements/Work-Related Learning/Collaborative Activity

  • Associate Tutor(s)/Guest Speakers/Visiting Academics: Yes
  • Professional Training Year (PTY): Yes
  • Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY): No
  • Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme): No
  • Study exchange (Level 5): Yes
  • Dual degree: Yes

Other Information

This programme record is for students starting at SII-DUFE (Year 0 + 1) and taking part of their study at The University of Surrey in the UK (Years 2 + 3).


Quality Assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at the University's website.


Conclusion

The International Tourism Management programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the global tourism industry, focusing on sustainability, industry practice, and research themes. The programme aims to develop individuals who are recognised as professionals in their field, with a strong focus on employability, digital capabilities, global and cultural capabilities, sustainability, and resourcefulness and resilience.


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