International Hospitality Management

This course is delivered by academics who are experts in their fields. Many have international experience and are publishing in journals, media outlets and trade press.

You’ll attend a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions. Independent study also plays an important role. You’ll also get involved in hands-on sessions in the University’s Scholars Restaurant and Kitchen.

We’ll assess your progress through a series of coursework assignments including essays, reports, blogs, and presentations. There will also be live case studies, field studies, fieldwork and self-reflection opportunities. Your assessments will reflect the real world and build your knowledge and professionalism so that you’ll leave us with the skills and confidence you need to thrive in this industry.

At the start of this course you’ll explore the international hospitality industry and develop skills in food and beverage operations, giving you an awareness of hospitality provision from a supervisory and management perspective.

You’ll go on to study talent management, service quality, marketing and current trends in hospitality, corporate hospitality and business events. You’ll also start to plan your placement year and think about your future career options.

In Year 3 you can choose to undertake a 48-week placement in the UK or overseas. Our dedicated placement team will work with you to find a placement opportunity that fits your career aspirations. Previous students have worked in four- and five-star hotels in China, USA and New Zealand as well as family entertainment resorts in Orlando, Florida.

In your final year you’ll focus on a critical analysis of the global hospitality industry and the needs of strategic management. A personal and professional development module will help you to capitalise on your placement year, reflect on your achievements and plan the next stage of your professional career. Optional modules give you the choice of studying quality, tourism or events in more depth. Towards the end of the course you’ll have the option to undertake either a full dissertation, an independent study module, a consultancy project or an entrepreneurial business project.

As part of the practical modules, you’ll also take up additional certificates and qualifications needed in the industry. For example, a Level 2 Award in Catering in Food Safety enables you to safely practise your culinary and front-of-house skills in local restaurants.

Overall, you’ll benefit from being taught by staff who are experts in the events industries and the course has been developed in consultation with industry professionals. Many of our staff and students are members of industry bodies including the Association for Event Management Education (AEMA), Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME) and Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)

This course has a strong industry focus and we have established strong links with hospitality providers all over the world, allowing you to take up fantastic work experience opportunities.

We have links with companies including Marriott Hotels, English Lakes Hotels, Northcote, Stanley House and the Villa Group.

By undertaking an optional 48-week placement in Year 3, you’ll already have a good level of work experience by the time you graduate.

Many of our students spend time overseas during their placement. In previous years they have worked for major international companies including Disney, Hotels Lanzarote, Marriott Texas and Fairmont Hotels Dubai. Others have chosen to work in the UK for chains such as Holiday Inn and Hilton.