MBA (Hospitality & Tourism Management)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This globally recognized online MBA program with a specialization in hospitality and tourism management allows you to gain essential business skills and knowledge. Tailored to individuals seeking flexibility, it offers a part-time format, accessible learning, and flexible payment options. The program emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making, preparing you for senior roles in any organization.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This globally-recognised qualification will develop your business skills and give you the expertise you need to take on senior roles in any organisation. It's a flexible course delivered online (part-time) that will build on your work experience and allow you to combine your MBA with a specialism in hospitality and tourism management to reflect your area of interest. It's ideally suited to individuals who want to balance their personal and professional commitments whilst studying. This means that you don't have to pay the full course cost upfront.
Outline:
Our online (part-time) MBA with a specialism in hospitality and tourism management is designed to deliver accessible, creative and flexible postgraduate business and management education and offers choice in how, when and where you study. Our course is tailored for the dynamic contemporary global business environment, focusing on developing skills in leadership, and the application of conceptual management theories to current practice. You’ll acquire competencies in innovative and creative problem solving, critical thinking and strategic reasoning. You’ll graduate with business competence and effective management skills, ready to make your mark at the highest level. Your course structure is based on the online MBA and includes modules from the specialist area of your choice.
Modules:
- Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management
- International Business Event Management
- Global Business Economics and Finance
- Building and Marketing High Performing Organisations
- Management and Organisational Change
- Leading Strategic Decision Making
- Data Analysis for Business Decision-making
- MBA Project (40 credits) For the award of MBA (Hospitality & Tourism Management) you must successfully pass all eight modules, giving a total of 180 credits. All modules are 20 credits, except where indicated.
How you’ll be taught:
This course is delivered fully online. You can choose from three start dates (September, January, May) and typically takes between 21-33 months to complete, subject to your pace of study and module availability. You'll study eight modules in total, with a maximum of two modules each trimester where available. Your learning experience will be enhanced with online discussions that supplement the study materials, case study analyses from diverse sectors and articles from leading academics and practising professionals. You’re not alone while studying online.
Assessment:
All assessments are undertaken and submitted online. These vary for each module and may include:
- Reports/Essays/Case Studies
- End of Unit Progress Tests
- MBA Project
Teaching:
This course is delivered fully online. You can choose from three start dates (September, January, May) and typically takes between 21-33 months to complete, subject to your pace of study and module availability. You'll study eight modules in total, with a maximum of two modules each trimester where available. Your learning experience will be enhanced with online discussions that supplement the study materials, case study analyses from diverse sectors and articles from leading academics and practising professionals. You’re not alone while studying online.
Careers:
The Online MBA (Hospitality & Tourism Management) will provide you with the opportunity to realise your full career potential.
2024/25
- UK Students: £1,295
- Overseas Students: £1,320
2025/26
- UK Students: £tba
- Overseas Students: £tba The rate shown above is for 20 credits , as the course comprises 180 credits, the total cost in 2024/25 is:
- UK students: £11,655
- Overseas students: £11,880
Edinburgh Napier University
Overview:
Edinburgh Napier University is a modern university located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is renowned for its student learning experience and its commitment to innovation and enterprise. The university boasts a diverse student body with over 20,000 students from over 140 countries.
Services Offered:
The university offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Libraries and Heritage Collections:
Access to extensive library resources and heritage collections.Accommodation:
On-campus accommodation options for students.Student Life:
Opportunities for student engagement through clubs, societies, and events.Funding:
Bursaries and scholarships to support students financially.Career Services:
Guidance and support for career development and job searching.International Student Support:
Dedicated services for international students.Online Study:
Flexible learning options through online courses.Short Courses:
Opportunities for professional development through short courses.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Edinburgh Napier University provides a vibrant and engaging campus experience. Students can participate in a variety of activities, including:
Clubs and Societies:
Joining clubs and societies related to their interests.Events:
Attending university-organized events and social gatherings.Sports:
Participating in sports teams and activities.Student Union:
Engaging with the student union for representation and support.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
Consistently ranked among the top modern universities in Scotland and the UK.Student Satisfaction:
High student satisfaction rates, reflecting a positive learning environment.Research Power:
Strong research output and impact, contributing to knowledge advancement.International Focus:
Diverse student body and global partnerships, fostering a multicultural environment.Career-Focused Education:
Programs designed to equip students with the skills needed for successful careers.Academic Programs:
Edinburgh Napier University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Accounting and Finance
Acting
Biological Sciences
Building and Surveying
Business and Management
Computing
Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology
Design, Photography, and Advertising
Engineering
English, Creative Writing, and Publishing
Film, Journalism, and Media
Health and Social Care
Law
Marketing
Music
Nursing and Midwifery
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Teaching
Tourism, Hospitality, Festival, and Events Management
Entry Requirements:
- Academic Requirements: A Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above plus 2 years work experience in order to be eligible for this programme.
- Work Experience: The university may consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.
- IT Skills: You must have access via computer or laptop to view and download written and video content. This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English, or your undergraduate degree was taught and examined in English.
