MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 13,950 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students full time, part time £1160 per 15 credits / UK students full time £9450, part time £790 per 15 credits / EU students full time £13950, part time £1160 per 15 credits
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Introduction
"Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, examinations may be replaced by an alternative form of assessment during the academic year 2021/2022. Please refer to the Programme Specification on these pages for further details."
Why choose Herts?
- Industry accreditations: The University is a member of the Tourism Management Institute (T.M.I.), the Association of British Travel Agents (A.B.T.A.), and the Association for Event Management Education (A.E.M.E.).
- Employment prospects: Graduates work as hotel customer relations managers, travel agents, and airline staff for organisations including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Expedia Group, and TUI.
- Flexibility: You have the option to complete the course on fast-track in one academic year, or to complete in two years with a choice of a work placement or advanced research.
Professional Accreditations
The University is a member of the Tourism Management Institute (T.M.I.), the Association of British Travel Agents (A.B.T.A.) and the Association for Event Management Education (A.E.M.E.).
About the course
M.Sc. International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management have been designed to provide you with the enhanced skills and knowledge which are necessary to support key decision-making within the international tourism, hospitality and event industries. The programme is underpinned by a strong theoretical base across a number of contexts relevant to tourism, hospitality and event management in contemporary international environments. A distinctive feature of this programme is that it offers you opportunities to interact with current industry practitioners and therefore enables a hands-on approach.
The programme is offered full time (1-year mode) or part-time (2-year mode). A new sandwich version is also offered full time on a 2-year mode. The sandwich programme requires you to successfully complete a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time work placement. This is a very valuable experience that allows you to familiarise yourself with the day to day activities of Tourism, Hospitality and Event businesses, and to use your initiative in dealing with issues of the work environment.
Why choose this course?
- The course offers you comprehensive knowledge of the Tourism, Hospitality and Event industries.
- It is delivered by a very successful and internationally renowned team of experts, both in terms of their managerial experience and academic knowledge.
- It offers a balance of practical input and academic knowledge to support graduates in their future careers within these industries.
- It provides opportunities to interact with current industry practitioners.
- It presents flexibility to study full time, part-time and it offers the possibility to undertake a work placement.
Student experience
At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible. We offer a range of support services including; student wellbeing, academic support, accommodation, and childcare to ensure that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying and having fun.
Additional information
- Sandwich placement or study abroad year: n/a
- Applications open to international and EU students: Yes
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Curriculum
What will I study?
We offer a varied programme of teaching that includes facilitated seminars, practical workshops, projects for companies, web-based learning, case study analysis and traditional lectures. We also provide sessions by visiting staff, practitioners and consultants to give a varied perspective of the topics covered. You will be assessed through a variety of coursework including presentations, reports and projects. You will also be required to complete a dissertation and will be supported by a dissertation supervisor.
Work-Based Learning
The M.Sc. International Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Sandwich) programme incorporates a one-year work placement of a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time work experience. Students must normally achieve a Semester A grade average of 60% to proceed onto the placement. For students with visa restrictions, the placement would need to take place within the UK. Students will typically need to secure a placement by the end of April in their first academic year of study, in order to process the necessary paperwork required.
The ‘Sandwich’ award requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time work placement, submit acceptable milestone reports during the placement as part of their ‘Professional Work Placement’ module, and pass the ‘Work Placement Portfolio’ module at the start of their final semester. Students identify and apply for their placements, and are supported in this by the UH Careers and Employment Service, and the School’s ‘Preparation for Work’ module.
Level 7
- Accounting and Finance in the Organisation II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Managing Strategy II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Marketing and Technology for Tourism, Hospitality and Events II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- People Management for the Tourism, Hospitality and Event Industries II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Research Themes and Methods in Tourism, Hospitality and Events II 30 Credits II Compulsory
- Crisis, Risk and Recovery for Tourism, Hospitality and Events II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Field Research II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Management Research Report II 60 Credits II Compulsory
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Career Opportunities
We are preparing graduates for successful careers in the hospitality, recreation or tourism industries or in an associated government agency with an international, national or local focus. Graduates from the programme are employed by international hotel chains (Four Seasons Hotel, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, The Ritz Carlton, Starwood Hotel Group) in China, India Macau, Thailand and Great Britain, as well as working for independent hotels and Event Management companies in Great Britain. Other careers pursued by our Graduates include Recruitment Agents, Lecturers and entrepreneurs (travel company, import and export trading company).
What job can I get?
Graduates will be prepared to follow a career in events planning, hospitality and tourism management as well as marketing, often working for event management organisations, large travel companies, hospitality businesses and airlines. Graduates will be equipped for this type of job thanks to the analytical skills and required industry and managerial knowledge that they will have acquired through their studies with us. These will support them in the decision-making which is essential when working as managers of the tourism, hospitality and event industries.
Work placement
Full-time students on the sandwich route will be expected to take a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time work placement.
You must pass all the modules in Semester A to proceed with the placement. For students with visa restrictions, the placement would need to take place within the UK. You will typically need to secure a placement by the end of April in their first academic year of study, in order to process the necessary paperwork required.
The ‘Sandwich’ award requires you to successfully complete a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time work placement, submit acceptable milestone reports during the placement as part of their ‘Professional Work Placement’ module, and pass the ‘Work Placement Portfolio’ module at the start of their final semester. You will need to identify and apply for their placements and are supported in this by the UH Careers and Employment Service, and the School’s ‘Preparation for Work’ module.
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