Business and Hospitality Management - BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

This hospitality management program equips students with industry knowledge and practical skills through case studies, guest speakers, and off-site visits. It covers business concepts, customer service, human resources, marketing, and sustainability, preparing graduates for diverse roles in the hospitality sector, including customer service, human resources, marketing, hospitality management, and leadership.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Students will gain knowledge of business and hospitality management from industry professionals.
• The hospitality sector employs a significant portion of the UK workforce and has the potential to contribute to economic growth.
• The program prepares students to work in the hospitality sector through case studies, guest speakers, and off-site visits.

Outline:

• Year 1
• Modules:
• Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Environment
• Academic and Professional Skills
• Managing Quality in Hospitality, Tourism, and Events
• Business Finance
• Year 2
• Modules:
• Customer Service for Tourism and Hospitality
• Managing Human Resources
• Principles and Practice of Marketing
• Hospitality Management
• Sustainability in Career Development
• Year 3
• Modules:
• Live Project
• Executing Business Strategy
• Contemporary Issues
• Undergraduate Major Project Leadership

Assessment:

• Coursework
• Group assignments
• Activity-based assignments
• Exams
• Problem-solving activities
• Projects
• Presentations

Teaching:

• Business concepts of management
• Case studies
• Guest speakers
• Off-site visits
• Virtual learning environment
• Career Progression

Careers:

• The program prepares students for various roles in the hospitality industry, including:
• Customer service
• Human resources
• Marketing
• Hospitality management
• Leadership

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Tuition fees for UK students (2023/24): £9,250 per year (full-time)

Payment:

UK students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover course fees. Repayment begins in the April after graduation, with no repayment required until earnings exceed £25,000 per year.

Living Costs:

Living costs at university can range from around £7,000–£9,000 per year.

Scholarships:

ARU London offers a £1,000 Entry Scholarship to new applicants who have achieved 144 (AAA) UCAS points (UK/EU) or a minimum of 80% or GPA 5.0 in A-Levels or equivalent qualifications (international students). ARU London also has a scholarship for Top Achievers, offering £2,000 off tuition fees for the following academic year to students with the greatest results from foundation year, Year 1, and Year 2 of study.