MSc in International Hotel and Tourism Management

Program Overview

The MSc International Hotel and Tourism Management program at Oxford Brookes University equips students with leadership skills and industry-relevant knowledge through a balance of theory and practical experience, preparing them for successful careers in the global hospitality and tourism sector. The program offers flexible study options, including full-time, part-time, and sandwich mode, with a focus on employability, research, and a commitment to sustainability. Graduates are highly sought after by leading organizations, with career prospects ranging from management positions to entrepreneurship.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc International Hotel and Tourism Management program at Oxford Brookes University aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become leaders in the hospitality and tourism sector. The program highlights its focus on employability, ensuring students gain practical experience and are prepared for a successful career in the industry. The program's key objectives include:

• Developing leadership skills in hospitality and tourism management.
• Equipping students with industry-relevant knowledge and skills.
• Providing opportunities for students to gain practical experience through internships and work placements.
• Cultivating a deep understanding of the global visitor economy and its complexities.
• Fostering a strong foundation in research methods for hospitality, events, and tourism management.

Outline:

The MSc International Hotel and Tourism Management is a full-time program lasting one year, or two years in sandwich mode with a year of paid work experience. A part-time option is also available for UK and EU students, spanning 24 months. The program's structure includes:

• Taught Modules: The program features a range of compulsory and optional modules that cover key aspects of international hotel and tourism management.
• Compulsory Modules:
• Managing International Hotel Employees
• Digital Marketing and Consumer Experience
• Global Visitor Economy
• Research Methods in Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management
• Mentoring and Leadership Development
• Optional Modules:
• Dark Tourism
• Planning and Delivering the Sustainable Event
• Tourism Digital Distribution Strategies
• Global Events and Society
• Tourism Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Revenue Management
• Responsible Financial Management
• Hospitality Operations Management
• Work Placement (Sandwich Mode): Students opting for the sandwich mode will undertake a year of full-time, paid work experience at an international hospitality and tourism organization.
• Final Project: Students can choose between a dissertation or a client project to culminate their studies.

Assessment:

The program primarily assesses students through individual coursework and the dissertation.

Teaching:

Teaching methodologies include:

• IDEAS Framework: The program's teaching and learning approach is guided by the IDEAS framework, which promotes inclusive learning, digital inclusion, employability learning, assessment for learning, and a sustainability mindset.
• Practical Experience: The program incorporates field trips, visits to various hospitality and tourism destinations, and practitioner-led lectures to provide students with hands-on experience and industry insights.
• Bacchus Mentoring Program: Students benefit from the Bacchus Mentoring Program, which matches them with experienced professionals in the hospitality, events, or tourism industry.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for diverse roles within the international hotel and tourism industry. They are highly sought after by employers and often secure positions at leading global hotel chains and tourism organizations. Potential career paths include:

• Management Positions: Hotel Management, Resort Management, Tourism Destination Management
• Specialized Roles: Events Management, Hospitality Marketing, Revenue Management, Sustainable Tourism Development
• Entrepreneurship: Starting and managing their own hospitality or tourism ventures.

Other:

• Study Trip to Chengdu, China: The program offers an optional study trip to Chengdu, China, which allows students to experience international business practices firsthand.
• WAVES (Work and Voluntary Experience Service): The university's WAVES program provides support and guidance to students seeking internships and work placements.
• Research: Oxford Brookes University is recognized for its excellence in hospitality and tourism research.
The program's research aims to inform both academic understanding and industry practices.

• Home (UK) full time: £10,600
• Home (UK) part time: £5,300
• Home (UK) sandwich (placement): £2,000
• International full time: £16,800
• International sandwich (placement): £2,000

Payment Information:

• Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester.
• If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.