BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management with Foundation Year
This full-time blended BSc (Hons) degree runs over four years and includes a foundation year. It is suited to learners who want to build academic confidence before moving into hospitality, tourism, travel and events management. The course covers hospitality operations, customer service, finance, marketing, international destination management, events, digital marketing, technology, sustainability and strategic management.
About this course
This four-year, full-time blended degree includes a foundation year designed to help you prepare for degree-level study. It introduces academic skills, leadership, the business environment, future planning and investigation through an innovation project.
You will then develop knowledge of hospitality and tourism operations, managing people, finance, customer service, marketing, destination management and hospitality business development. The course considers both the operational side of the sector and the strategic decisions involved in running hospitality and tourism organisations.
Later study explores international events, digital and social media marketing, hospitality innovation, tourism crisis management, tourism trends and futures, global brand management and hospitality strategy. You will also complete independent study and a professional practice placement module. Topics in innovation include the use of virtual reality and artificial intelligence, guest experience personalisation and improving operational processes.
What you will study
The foundation year includes Preparing for University Success, Exploring the Business Environment, Advancing your Academic Skills, Becoming an Effective Leader, Planning for Your Future Success, and an Investigation & Innovation Project.
Degree-level modules include Academic & Professional Development for Hospitality & Tourism Managers, Managing People in Hospitality in Tourism, Finance for Hospitality and Tourism, Service Sector Marketing and Sales, Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Practice, Customer Service Management, Applied Hospitality and Tourism Intelligence, Hospitality Operations Management, International Destination Management and Hospitality Business Development.
Further modules include Professional Practice (Placement), International Events Management, Digital and Social Media Marketing, Innovation in Hospitality, Tourism Crisis Management, Tourism Trends & Futures, Independent Study, Hospitality Strategy, Global Brand Management and an optional Project Management module.
Modules
Foundation year
- Preparing for University Success
- Exploring the Business Environment
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation & Innovation Project
Level 4
- Academic & Professional Development for Hospitality & Tourism Managers
- Managing People in Hospitality in Tourism
- Finance for Hospitality and Tourism
- Service Sector Marketing and Sales
- Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Practice
- Customer Service Management
Level 5
- Applied Hospitality and Tourism Intelligence (core)
- Hospitality Operations Management (core)
- International Destination Management (core)
- Hospitality Business Development (core)
- Professional Practice (Placement) (optional)
- International Events Management (optional)
- Digital and Social Media Marketing (optional)
Level 6
- Innovation in Hospitality
- Tourism Crisis Management
- Tourism Trends & Futures
- Independent Study
- Hospitality Strategy
- Project Management (Option) (optional)
- Global Brand Management (optional)
Assessment
Assessment may include reports, case studies, business and destination development plans, independent projects, podcasts, videos, infographics, consultancy reports, marketing campaigns, posters, interviews and debates.
Entry requirements
You will normally need a minimum of 45 Level 3 credits completed within the last three years, or an equivalent qualification.
If you do not meet this requirement, you may be considered with at least two years of professional work experience, evidenced by a CV and reference.
English language requirements
English language evidence may include IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with no component below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 80 or equivalent; or evidence of previous study taught in English, such as a letter confirming English as the medium of instruction.
Careers
This course may support progression into hospitality, tourism, travel and events roles, such as destination manager, hotel manager, travel consultant, tour manager, travel agency manager, event organiser, travel administrator, food and beverage manager, front office manager, housekeeping manager, reception manager, rooms division manager, facilities manager, guest relations manager or resort manager.
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