BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management

There are endless opportunities in the international hospitality industry spanning everything from catering and tourism to events, hotel management and so much more.  

Much of the knowledge, skills and operational experience gained on the BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management degree can pave the way for a career in business, marketing, human resource management or finance.

You’ll start preparing for your career on day one. During induction week, you’ll learn about the exciting opportunities ahead. Placements, volunteering, events – there are lots of ways to make your CV stand out if you’re prepared to make the most of them.

Our industry partners are with you every step of the way.  You’ll learn first hand how the industry is changing, adapting and overcoming obstacles, from managers and alumni in the know, and in real-time.  

Features and Benefits

• Triple accredited – our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.

• Hotel mentorship scheme - open to final year students, you'll get the opportunity to be mentored by general managers from Manchester’s best hotels. Expand your networks, and gain a unique insight from those at the sharp end of the hotel industry. 

• Test your skills - take part in competitions including the British Institute of Innkeeping awards and the HOTS (Hotel, Operations, Tactics and Strategy) competition where you’ll manage a virtual business.

• Enhance your employability – activities include internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree. 

• Engage on an international level - take advantage of our international links with organisations like American Hotel Academy (Romania) or International Management Institute (Switzerland).

Career Prospects

A degree in hospitality can lead to a number of graduate schemes and management careers. International hotels are one obvious destination for many hospitality students, and with restaurants, spas, and golf courses there’s lots of variety in a hotel career. But throughout the course you’ll also learn about the range of options in the wider sector.

Our graduates have gone on to achieve roles such as general managers, conference and events managers, food and beverage managers, bar and restaurant managers in companies such as Hilton, Disney and Leonardo Hotel.

You could think about roles in:

• Hotels

• Contract catering

• Bars, restaurants and entertainment venues

• Events and corporate hospitality

• Finance

• Human Resource Management

• Training and development

And with the international scope of the course, you’ll have the confidence to look for work anywhere in the world.