International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons)

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/><br/><br/>- Study a specialist programme from two AACSB accredited business schools, combining research, theory and business acumen.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain real-world experience with 120 hours of work experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore Australia for a year, studying at La Trobe University, Melbourne.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an International Diploma of Higher Education from La Trobe, on top of your BSc degree.<br/><br/><br/>On this course, youll study tourism, hospitality and business with a unique, international specialism. Not only will course content reflect the global tourism and hospitality industries, youll get hands-on experience at our strategic partner La Trobe University. Youll gain the personal, professional and transferable skills you need for a career that could take you all over the world. <br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>On this course, youll be taught by lecturers with the highest levels of experience, expertise and passion for hospitality and tourism management.<br/><br/>Our academic team provide dynamic learning experiences — keeping you up to date with current trends and developments in the industry, supported with specialist areas of research.<br/><br/>Throughout, youll enjoy a supportive learning environment and will experience hands-on practical learning combined with traditional classroom study. <br/><br/>You learn through<br/><br/><br/>- studying abroad at our partner University <br/><br/><br/>- lectures<br/><br/><br/>- seminars<br/><br/><br/>- practical experiences in our world class facilities <br/><br/><br/>- workshops<br/><br/><br/>- problem-solving exercises <br/><br/><br/>- consultancy projects<br/><br/><br/>- real-world work experience<br/><br/><br/>- working with external organisations and industry mentors<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning** <br/><br/>**Live projects**<br/><br/>Getting you work-ready and enhancing your employability prospects is at the heart of everything we do.<br/><br/>Opportunities for learning are not only classroom based. On nominated modules you will work closely with students studying the same award at La Trobe University, Australia. This unique opportunity will enable you to develop business skills essential to succeed in a globally connected organisation. <br/><br/>In your final year you will work as a team to resolve real life business issues and engage in hotel simulations. These skills are essential in preparing you for your future career in the hospitality and tourism industries.<br/><br/>**Work placements**<br/><br/>In your second year you will undertake a year-long study abroad with our partner in Melbourne. While overseas, you will undertake 120 hours work experience as part of your year of study. <br/><br/>**Networking opportunities**<br/><br/>Throughout your course you will engage with tourism and hospitality stakeholders. Many of our modules include guest speakers, so you will benefit from our close working relationships and well-developed industry networks with leaders in the industry and our executives in residence. Youll also have opportunities to engage with one of our industry mentors. <br/><br/>The hospitality and tourism industry is a growing global industry. Our reputation locally, nationally and internationally as a high quality provider of hospitality and tourism management education means employers are keen to invest time working with us and to attract our graduates.<br/><br/>**Future careers**<br/><br/>This course will prepare you for managerial roles in<br/><br/><br/>- international hotel companies<br/><br/><br/>- global leisure organisations<br/><br/><br/>- conference and event venues<br/><br/><br/>- specialist food and beverage management operations <br/><br/><br/>- front of house operations<br/><br/><br/>- the retail sector<br/><br/><br/>**Where will I study?**<br/><br/>You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.