MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management

Why study MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management at BU? 

• Study at one of the top-ten ranked universities in the world for tourism and hospitality 

• Benefit from living in one of the UK's leading tourist destinations, attracting over 11.7 million people (June 2021 - May 2022) with attractions including Bournemouth Air Show and the Christmas Wonderland

• Address current issues and innovations that transform and shape the international hospitality and tourism context

• Study abroad at one of our many partner institutions across the world 

• Grow your professional network and apply taught elements of your degree into practice with an optional 30-week placement 

• Opportunities for real-world learning both locally and internationally, including guest speakers and field visits

Course accreditations

The accreditation bodies on our BA (Hons) Events Management course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School Experience: 

The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the Bournemouth University Business School experience: 

• BU is recognised as a leading university in the industry by the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence. This allows you to take advantage of networking opportunities, hear from high-level industry speakers and raise your professional profile 

• Accreditation by the leading hospitality professional body, the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), offers numerous benefits to you such as free membership and access to the mentoring scheme

• Recognition by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) provides opportunities to participate in tourism policy events of the highest-level, and secure placements in prestigious tourism organisations globally.

Business Graduates Association

• Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement

Course details

If you want to study part-time, you’ll study alongside full-time students over two years. You'll be expected to study a minimum of three units per year, along with your dissertation towards the end of your second year.

The timetable for when units take place varies each year but the typical delivery for one unit is four hours a week, split between two sessions, so you will be required to be on campus at least two days a week. We can work with you to consider the timetable and make an appropriate individual plan in terms of which order to study which units.

Programme specification

Programme specifications provide definitive records of the University's taught degrees in line with Quality Assurance Agency requirements. Every taught course leading to a BU Award has a programme specification which describes its aims, structure, content and learning outcomes, plus the teaching, learning and assessment methods used.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the programme specification, the information is liable to change to take advantage of exciting new approaches to teaching and learning as well as developments in industry. If you have been unable to locate the programme specification for the course you are interested in, it will be available as soon as the latest version is ready. 

Careers

Our graduates from this course have entered large organisations as part of a management development scheme and to gain practical experience before being appointed to management roles.

Other graduates have also returned to home environments to run family businesses and developed their own business opportunities.