Course summary

• Seek out and develop a depth of knowledge and understanding of management theories and specialised aspects of the hospitality business.
• Critically evaluate and apply concepts to problems and issues in the international hospitality industry.
• Explore your own value and belief systems and share ideas with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, thus promoting internationalisation.
• Develop investigative research skills which will enable you to progress to research degrees or undertake consultancy.

The course is designed to provide you with the theoretical background, skills and experiences necessary to become successful leaders within the hospitality industry.

How you learn

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.

Work placements

The work experience route involves a 12 month work placement in the UK or overseas. During your placement you improve your practical management skills and employability, gaining real experience in industry.

We help you secure a placement by running employability workshops and have a dedicated placement team to support you. Past students have had placements with world leaders in hospitality including Ritz Carlton, The Gleneagles Hotel, Hilton hotels, JW Marriott and Intercontinental Hotels Group, including Holiday Inns and Crown Plaza Hotels.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• global hotel groups
• restaurant and pub chains
• contract catering companies
• conference and event organisers
• international leisure resorts
• airline and entrepreneurial organisations.