MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management - Sheffield Hallam University
MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management - Sheffield Hallam University
Gain the skills and knowledge required to plan, to manage and to promote products and services, businesses and destinations in a competitive and sustainable manner in the international hospitality and tourism industries.
• Plan, manage and promote products, businesses and destinations in a competitive and sustainable manner.
• Critically challenge your understanding of the industries in practical contexts.
• Become equipped with employability skills necessary to enter or progress in the international hospitality and tourism industries.
The course helps you to start or develop a career in the international hospitality and tourism industries. You build a strong theoretical and practical foundation by studying both business management, hospitality and tourism modules.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the international hospitality professional membership body for managers and aspiring managers. It is also recognised by the Tourism Management Institute, the professional organisation for tourism destination managers. TMI has extended recognition to this course delivered in Hong Kong in partnership with SHAPE.
You learn through
• face to face experiences
• virtual or simulated active or experiential workshops, seminars, tutorials and site visits
• International Business Management in Digital Era
• International Marketing Communication and Media Management
• Research in Action (Non-credit)
Semester 2 : Sep 2024 @ SHU
• Business and Management
• Approaches to Tourism and Hospitality Business Management
• Leadership and Management Skills Development
OR
Tourism Planning and Development
• Research Methods
Semester 3 : Jan 2025 @ SHU
• Dissertation
**Please Note : some modules may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
**Background or part-time work in the sector that would be preferred.
Otherwise – you would need to join an extended induction.
Applied learning
Networking opportunities
Guest lectures from visiting academics, researchers and other professionals, and case studies will be utilised to further enhance your knowledge and understanding and to encourage contact with the industry, as well as field visits within certain modules.
Careers / Further study
This course prepares you for a career in
• management and senior management positions in a complex and dynamic industry
• further study by completing a PhD or Doctorate in Business Administration
Previous students have gone on to work for
• international tour operators
• transport operators
• visitor attractions
• resort management
• hotel corporations
• conference and event organisers
• national tourist organisations
• government agencies
• tourism consultancy firms
Accommodation
Halls of residence around campus (approx. 44 weeks) - En-suite starts from £90-169/week
*International students (Non-Thai students) will be added THB 25,000
** A student will need a minimum of £1,023 per month to cover basic living expenses.
** International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time working during vacations.
Admission Calendar
• Application deadline
TBA
• 1st Instalment Due Date
TBA
• Interview Entrance Examination
TBA
• Entrance Result
TBA
• Instruction Begins
TBA
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language.
The course requirements with IELTS or BACIET overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 or higher in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking).