International Hospitality and Events Management (MSc/PGDip)

Learn how hospitality and tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors globally and how events management is a dynamic growth area characterised by innovation and providing business opportunities at various scales.

Hospitality and tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors globally and events management is a dynamic growth area characterised by innovation and providing business opportunities at various scales. The  UK events industry alone is worth £42 billion and inbound business visits to Britain equate to 23.5% of all visits. Along with a predicted shortfall of personnel in the industry, especially at management level, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to thrive.

Why study MSc/ PGDip International Hospitality and Events Management at Middlesex University?

• This course combines specialist knowledge with the context of tourism in the global economy and provides a range of contemporary options taught by staff with recent practical experience in the industry. You will gain direct experience of the sector through the practicum module and enterprise module.
• The module content is directly influenced by contemporary industry trends meaning that you will always be learning the most up-to-date theories and methods. You will be able to take a variety of optional modules from digital marketing to tourism and development and entrepreneurship in tourism
• The programme also has a strong focus on employability which includes developing communication skills, independent thinking and the ability to problem solve and innovate. Upon graduation you will be able to explore a wide range of interesting specialist career areas such as place marketing or destination management as well as event management. You will also have the skills to choose a career around the globe.

Course highlights

• You will have the opportunity to join a week long physical or virtual field-trip providing direct interaction with the industry (depending on circumstances)
• You will benefit from the tutors and connection in our well-established progressive Department of Marketing Enterprise and Tourism
• You have the option to graduate with a PGDip
• You will be able to engage in original research through the production of a dissertation.

What will you study on MSc/ PGDip International Hospitality and Events Management?

• Over the course of this programme, you will focus on the international context and global trends in hospitality, events and tourism, and study a range of specialist modules to demonstrate the range of the industry and the key issues and skills required. Your dissertation will provide you with the skills to find, handle and interpret data and to be able to write and discuss it.
• During the program, you'll hear from industry guest speakers who will introduce you to innovative concepts shaping the hospitality and service sector. Get firsthand insights into the latest developments driving the industry forward.

What will you gain?

• As well as an in-depth knowledge of the subject, you will also gain the ability to think critical and conceptually to help organisations reach their goals. You will be able to understand issues from different points of view in order to be able to communicate from the perspectives of different stakeholders. You will also develop your problem solving skills and have an understanding of how to influence policy within both private and public sectors.

About your course

• Modules There are three different awards available for this course: MSc route comprises two 30 credit modules, four 15 credit modules and a dissertation PG Diploma route comprises two 30 credit modules and four 15 credit modules as listed below but does not include the 60 credit Research methods and dissertation PG Certificate route comprises two compulsory 30 credit modules, International Tourism in the 21st century and Managing Contemporary Hospitality

Modules

• International Tourism in the 21st century (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Managing Contemporary Hospitality and Events (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Events Management (15 credits) - Compulsory
• Hospitality and Events Practicum (15 credits) - Compulsory
• Research Methods and Dissertation (60 credits) - Compulsory
• Digital Marketing (15 credits) - Optional
• Destination Management (15 credits) - Optional
• Visitor Attractions Management (15 credits) - Optional

Careers
How can the MSc/ PGDip International Hospitality and Events Management support your career?

• Hospitality and events span a range of jobs that are much more than managing hotels and events delivery. Destinations require management, while there is a huge range of jobs in place marketing and the marketing of individual attractions together with a greater variety of techniques and means of marketing. Discussion of the third sector and public sector institutions and organisations in sustainability and tourism open other areas of employment that covers land use planning, managing partnerships and developing policy in all sorts of areas from training and environmental management to infrastructure and transport planning. Within the key institutions of hospitality there are many other jobs such as human resource or supply chain management.

How we'll teach you

• We are regularly reviewing and updating our programmes to ensure you have the best learning experience. We are taking what we have learnt during the pandemic and enhancing our teaching methods with new and innovative ways of learning.
• We aim to model a wide range of teaching strategies and approaches on the course which you can adapt to your own setting.

How is the MSc/PGDip/PGCert International Hospitality and Events Management taught?

• Teaching methods on this programme will enhance your employability; the external visits and the field trip will expose you to hospitality and event management professionals. All modules use international case studies so as to apply their knowledge to contemporary issues. The programme aims to engage in blended learning making use of online resources and techniques. There is a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminar discussions group debates, field trips, podcasts, private study all of which together aim to give you a variety of approaches and experiences.

How we'll teach you

• You'll attend workshops, seminars, lectures and talks by guest speakers, and further your understanding through online class discussions and work on case studies.
• In your own time, you'll use online learning resources and do your own research, directed reading and independent study. There will be some sessions on research methods.
• Some coursework and research will be done in groups and you will work on your own International Business Management Project.
• The course is delivered by our academics in person and via digital platforms. Our learning activities include lectures, presentations, webinars, one-to-one tutorials and group projects.
• You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. Your personal tutor will support you with help and advice throughout your studies.