Course description

This course which focuses on leadership and management is ideal for industry professionals and those looking to advance their career within the hospitality industry.

• This highly respected MSc International Hospitality Management masters degree is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality. It will enhance your leadership and management potential in the hospitality industry
• Develop your understanding of the management of cultural diversity, the internationalisation of the industry, marketing, finance and strategy in a wide variety of contexts, including hotels, exhibitions, festivals, product launches, trade shows and sporting events
• You will study with students from around the world, which will enhance your knowledge of global practices, a critical business management skill in the hospitality industry
• Flexible opportunities to study through 'blended learning modules', allowing you to earn while you learn

Real world learning

As part of the international hospitality management masters course, you will be involved in consultancy work with our industry partners who regularly collaborate with us including Hilton International, Skibo Castle, Gleneagles and Marriott Hotels.

Links with employers and industry

We offer a range of events and activities including guest speakers from industry, employer days and the chance to work on real-life problems where you'll combine theory and practice and develop the skills and confidence you need to fast track your career.

Our passionate, award-winning academic team are experienced scholars and leading practitioners in the hospitality industry. They are active members of national and international professional bodies such as the Institute of Hospitality and research networks such as ENAT, EDeAN, ATLAS, CHME.

Placement

Study full time and you have the option to include an integrated work placement of up to 12 months as part of your international hospitality management Masters qualification. By choosing this option you will study your Independent Scholarship module 'on-the-job', allowing you to research real-world issues faced by your company.

If you are not currently employed, we can support you to find a suitable placement. Placements often lead to permanent employment opportunities.

Study while you earn

Our teaching and learning strategy allow you to study while you remain in employment. You'll complete 'blended learning modules' where most of your learning is undertaken online with the support of module tutors.

How you will learn

The teaching and learning methods used are diverse and may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, practical fieldwork exercises and online learning materials. Assessments include briefing reports, pitches, presentations, essays, unseen examinations, and case studies.