MSc International Tourism Management - Sheffield Hallam University
MSc International Tourism Management - Sheffield Hallam University
The industry accounts for 1 in 12 jobs globally, such growth cannot take place without a talented and highly-skilled workforce trained to the highest standards. This course has been specifically designed to prepare graduates for management and senior management positions in this complex, dynamic and fast-growing industry.
• Build a strong theoretical and practical foundation in international tourism management.
• Apply and critically challenge your understanding of the industries in practical contexts.
• Critically examine sustainability of the international tourism industry.
• Contribute to the industry and wider society through a practice of corporate social responsibility in your future career.
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You learn to apply and critically challenge your understanding of the industry in practical contexts, particularly in the work-related learning module and during an optional industry placement. You also critically examine the sustainability of the international tourism industry. Throughout the course you will enhance your employability skills, such as communications and team-working, which are vital for rapid career development.
You learn through
• face-to-face experiences
• virtual or simulated active or experiential workshops
• seminars
• tutorials
Course Module
Semester 1 : Feb - May 2023 @ RSU (RSU Tower - Sukhumvit 31)
• Management and Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Management
• International Business Management
• Integrated Marketing Communication
Semester 2 : Sep 2023 @ SHU
• Business and Management Strategy
• Tourism Planning and Development
• Approaches to Tourism and Hospitality Business Management
• Research Methods
Semester 3 : Jan 2024 @ 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
*** Notice of Tuition Fees change: Tuition fees may be changed from this fee for the year 2023 due to the updated academic year 2023 from Sheffield Hallam Univesity.
*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
31 October 2022
• Interview Entrance Examination
20 November 2022
• Entrance Result
21 November 2022
• 1st Installment Due Date
30 November 2022
• Instruction Begins
1 February 2023
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).