About the course

This one-year course is for those who already have qualifications (Level 4 and 5 or 240 credits) or experience in this field and wish to gain a degree in Business Administration with a specific focus. It opens the door to a range of rewarding careers in international tourism management as well as other tourism-related roles.

Alongside the development of core business skills, this course gives you a sound understanding of the principles and practices of the global tourism industry as well as teaching you to apply theory to contemporary issues. You gain an integrated understanding of how the complex business of tourism operates across the world, placing it within an ethical framework and examining it from different perspectives: global political; economic; social; technological; legal; ecological; and business.

With this degree, you should have already studied business administration or international tourism management at an appropriate level or have substantial, relevant work experience in the field. You will be ready to extend your existing knowledge, skills and capabilities to respond proactively and creatively to contemporary issues in international tourism.

The University of Bedfordshire is a member of the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), which represents universities that are leading providers of tourism courses in the UK

Why choose this course?

• Learn through practice-based teaching that includes workshops, fieldwork, practice weeks, external visits, online activities, individual and group work tasks, and invited guest speakers from the tourism industry
• Benefit from research-informed teaching delivered by an international faculty recognised for their top-level research in business and international tourism management
• Study at a Business School with a network of partners across the world, giving you the cross-cultural perspectives you need to work in the global market
• Gain transferable skills in communications, analysis and IT
• As a graduate, you can pursue a career in international tourism, working at management level; you also have the skills to go into more general management roles. Alternatively, you can continue your studies at postgraduate level with one of our Master’s degrees