International Tourism and Hospitality Management MSc

The international tourism industry continues to expand, driving the demand for skilled senior planners and managers capable of addressing a wide array of global management issues. Our MSc equips you with a critical understanding of international tourism developments and their positive reflections in management practices. The course covers the interconnectedness of international tourism and its impacts across various contexts, including economic, commercial, environmental, technological, socio-cultural, heritage, psychological and political.

We are a member of the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), demonstrating our high standing and commitment to supporting the subject field.

Facilities and specialist equipment
• State-of-the-art business suite with industry-standard hardware and software



• Access to Opera Hotel software, the industry-standard property management system, as well as other simulation software



• Access to learning resources from Harvard Business Publishing



• Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites designed to simulate a professional office environment



Your student experience

The course offers flexible learning options with block delivery, year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications, helping you fit study around your other commitments.

Our business and management courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community and course organisation.

Learn from highly qualified academics actively engaged in research, conferences, and consultancy, ensuring you are exposed to the latest industry developments.

Our faculty's ongoing industry interactions shape course delivery, ensuring you stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in tourism and hospitality management.

Benefit from a practice-led curriculum using case studies, live projects and industry collaborations to prepare you to tackle real-world challenges.

Receive free hands-on training with Opera Hotel software, the industry-standard property management system, with the opportunity to earn a certification that will boost your practical skills in hotel operations and enhance your employability.

Solve real-life business problems with our Research and Innovation Service (RIS), which assists businesses from start-ups to established corporations to up-skill and innovate.

Develop key career-focused, transferable skills such as critical evaluation, initiative, enterprise, effective communication, and decision making.

Engage with our Global Guest Speaker series featuring high-profile experts and business leaders from organisations such as TUI, the European Commission, and the Association of Project Management (APM).

Participate in field visits to subject-relevant sites and exhibitions, and attend masterclasses with industry professionals to gain deeper insights into the field.