International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top up L6) BA (Hons)

Tourism and Hospitality are vast global sectors which are growing in a changing market. This top-up degree will provide you with up-to-date industry knowledge and the opportunity to build transferable skills which are essential for management roles within both industries and related sectors.<br/><br/>You will be introduced to the theory and practice of tourism and hospitality with a focus on marketing, branding, sustainability and effective leadership. You will learn to analyse complex problems facing the industry and to make strategic and operational decisions using critical thinking.<br/><br/>This course offers you a wide range of opportunities that will equip you for an exciting career in hospitality and tourism by developing your understanding of different cultures and consumer behaviours with a real-world international research visit to a European city.<br/><br/>This course is closely linked to Arts and Festivals Management at DMU which is ranked number one in the UK in the ‘Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism’ subject area (Guardian University Guide, 2023).<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/>- Gain an honours degree in International Tourism and Hospitality Management in one year then go on to study Cultural Events Management MSc.<br/><br/><br/>- You will work in partnership with travel agents, tour operators, airports, major tourism and hospitality brands and independent hotels.<br/><br/><br/>- You will benefit from an exciting range of events in collaboration with local, national and European tourism and hospitality providers including a DMU Global trip.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the opportunity to study innovative and contemporary modules in natural and cultural tourism, eco-tourism and dark tourism and their wider impact on tourism and hospitality in the UK and global economy.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from top-quality teaching by industry experts, who are actively engaged in international research so up-to-date on current industry practices, opportunities and challenges.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.<br/>