International Hospitality and Tourism Management

The hospitality and tourism industries are amongst the fastest-growing employment areas worldwide. Due to this growth, employers require individuals with the necessary skills and education to lead the next generation of hospitality and tourism businesses. These industries are facing new global challenges, compelling companies to adapt. Tomorrow’s hospitality and tourism leaders will not only need to learn to act according to the norms of their profession – but also develop the competencies to think critically, measure satisfaction and performance, and apply a set of tools to achieve standards. You’ll gain the skills needed to support tourism and hospitality businesses' transition to a global sustainable economy. You will explore how to do this through service innovation, processes of continuous improvement of service quality which are increasingly directed by technological innovation, and the adoption of sustainable and responsible business practices. Sustainability is at the heart of our degree, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the sustainable development goals, and the role tourism and hospitality play in influencing visitors and guests behaviours. You’ll explore how this can be utilised for social, cultural, and economic benefits for local communities, and how we can reduce negative environmental impacts at local, national, and international levels. You’ll explore how sustainable digital technologies are used to build resilient infrastructures and global supply chains, foster innovation, and support the developments of destinations both locally and internationally.  You can choose to apply to study the degree on our full time route over one year, or choose to study the degree with a six month integrated industry placement to develop your employability skills and gain valuable industry connections and experience.