International Hospitality Management MSc

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Course summary:**<br/>- Seek out and develop a depth of knowledge and understanding of management theories and specialised aspects of the hospitality business.<br/><br/><br/>- Critically evaluate and apply concepts to problems and issues in the international hospitality industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore your own value and belief systems and share ideas with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, thus promoting internationalisation.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop investigative research skills which will enable you to progress to research degrees or undertake consultancy.<br/><br/><br/>The course is designed to provide you with the theoretical background, skills and experiences necessary to become successful leaders within the hospitality industry.<br/><br/>**How you learn:**<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/>The course is designed and delivered by an industry-experienced team of academic staff with an international focus attracting students from around the world. You are supported in developing a broad range of professional, technical and transferable skills required by the industry. You gain the theoretical background, skills and experiences to become a successful leader in the hospitality industry.<br/><br/>You learn through:<br/><br/><br/>- face to face experiences<br/><br/><br/>- virtual or simulated active or experiential workshops<br/><br/><br/>- seminars<br/><br/><br/>- tutorials<br/><br/><br/>- site visits<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning - Work placements**<br/>The work experience route involves a 6-12 month work placement (September start only) in the UK or overseas. During your placement you improve your practical management skills and employability, gaining real experience in industry.<br/><br/>We help you secure a placement by running employability workshops and have a dedicated placement team to support you. Past students have had placements with world leaders in hospitality including Ritz Carlton, The Gleneagles Hotel, Hilton hotels, JW Marriott and Intercontinental Hotels Group, including Holiday Inns and Crown Plaza Hotels.<br/><br/>**Live projects**<br/>The course includes guest lecturers from industry experts, the use and familiarisation with online and video technologies, field trips and the opportunity to participate in real life consulting projects.