International Hospitality Management BA (Hons)

Our BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management degree offers a perfect blend of practical hospitality management skills and a comprehensive understanding of the industrys role, both in the UK and globally.<br/><br/>**Why study International Hospitality Management at BNU?**<br/>**Accreditations**<br/>As part of the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME), you’ll benefit from our connections to the industry and have opportunities to gain work experience and build your professional networks. You’ll also be able to take advantage of our connection with the Institute of Hospitality Educational Membership Scheme, the world’s leading, award-winning, professional membership body for hospitality professionals around the globe.<br/><br/>**Placements and Work Experience**<br/>Our programme emphasises practical training through real-world simulations, internships, and industry placements, allowing you to apply your classroom knowledge in dynamic hospitality environments. Placements are an integral part of your course and you’ll explore placement opportunities within a range of our partners. <br/><br/>**Industry Links**<br/>We have established strong ties with leading hospitality brands and organisations, providing you with opportunities such as mentoring, live briefs, placements, internships and visits. These include, but are not limited to; Marriott, The Ivy Collection, Vacherin, The Urban Pubs & Bars Company, The Fat Duck Group, Le Manoir aux QuatSaisons, Melia Hotels, Red Carnation Hotels, Firmdale Hotels PLC, Scoffs Group UK, Hotelpartner and Harrods.<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from regular guest lectures and workshops led by industry experts provide you with insights into current trends, best practices, and career advice directly from professionals in the field. Here you’ll also be able to create connections with experts and build valuable networks. You will also benefit from the industry mentorship programme offered by our partner organisations. In each year you’ll be allocated an industry mentor from one of our great partners, here you’ll have the opportunity to learn directly from successful and hospitality leaders.<br/><br/>**What will I study?**<br/>Our programme is designed to stay ahead of industry trends, offering specialised modules in areas such as Sustainable Hospitality Management, Innovation and Technology in Hospitality and Global Entrepreneurship in Hospitality equipping students with cutting-edge skills.<br/><br/>You’ll gain the right balance of transferable skills, specialist knowledge and work-based experience, so upon graduation you’ll be prepared for your future career and will be able to match employer’s needs.<br/><br/>Through dedicated modules you’ll develop your knowledge and skills in technical, supervisory and managerial abilities, preparing you for a global industry. We will help you develop solid business principles, alongside gaining contemporary sector knowledge and plenty of hands-on experience working in areas related to your field of study. <br/><br/>You’ll also have opportunities to explore the multicultural aspects of the world of hospitality, allowing you to gain first-hand experience in different hospitality markets and enhance your global competencies.<br/><br/>You’ll learn about, and reflect on, the impacts of the hospitality industry on the environmental, economic, social, and cultural fabric of society. You’ll also be able to recognise and consider the management disciplines which underpin the management of the hospitality industry and their individual operations. You’ll also gain a strong understanding of the markets, customers’ needs and behaviour, and other drivers of change that affect the development of the hospitality industry and their products from an entrepreneurial point of view. This will enable you to develop effective management strategies for hospitality organisations and enterprises.