International Tourism Management MSc

<strong>Why choose this course</strong><br/>• This international tourism management degree will provide you with the specialist knowledge, expertise and skills required to succeed in the rapidly evolving tourism sector.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our dedicated world-leading academics are committed to equipping you with the mindset to develop into an agent of change who will make a positive difference in the tourism sector.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our impressive industry connections mean that senior industry executives regularly give guest lectures to our students - you can use our networks to develop your own professional contacts.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll benefit from our outstanding track record for graduate employability.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll have access to the latest generation of teaching facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms ensuring an immersive and interactive learning experience. Additionally, our Digital Lab provides a cutting-edge environment for conducting experiments, simulations and research, empowering you to explore innovative solutions and trends in the tourism sector.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Typically, as a student on our International Tourism Management MSc, you wont have a tourism management degree at undergraduate level but you’ll be in great hands as you train to make your mark in this sector.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you will study</strong><br/>Originally established in 1972, our MSc is one of the longest-established university courses of its type in the world, promising you pioneering research as well as a strong focus on forward-thinking ideas and innovation. Our programme is designed to provide students with a unique learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing them for success in the dynamic field of tourism management.<br/><br/>Taking a broad view of international tourism management, you’ll get to know and understand the various global challenges (e.g. climate change, sustainability, overtourism, consumer behaviour change, digitalisation, safety and security concerns) that modern tourism managers and other professionals are likely to face.<br/><br/>We will equip you with essential, evaluative decision-making skills, we’ll also nurture your academic abilities while inspiring and encouraging the skills (e.g. leadership, communication, problem-solving, cultural awareness, sustainability, digital) and characteristics you need to become an accomplished tourism professional.<br/><br/>We also support your professional development with a practical focus on up-to-the-minute managerial and strategic issues within tourism, giving you a competitive edge with prospective employers.<br/><br/>We regularly invite high-profile guest speakers from the tourism industry to deliver industry-led presentations to our students. These speakers provide valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the industry, helping our students stay up-to-date and competitive in the job market.<br/><br/>We also regularly organise field trips for our students to visit tourist attractions, companies, and other relevant sites. These trips provide students with hands-on learning experiences, allowing them to apply what theyve learned in the classroom to real-world settings and gain a deeper understanding of the tourism industry.