MSc International Tourism and Aviation Management (Work Experience)

Program Overview

This MSc International Tourism and Aviation Management program, accredited by the Tourism Management Institute, is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and industry experience to excel in the dynamic tourism and aviation sectors. With a focus on sustainability, employability, and strategic management, graduates are prepared for careers in international tour operations, airline management, and related fields. The program incorporates a mandatory work placement for practical application and offers numerous networking and experiential learning opportunities to enhance career prospects in the industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc International Tourism and Aviation Management (Work Experience) program is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and industry experience necessary to become successful leaders in the tourism and aviation industry. The program aims to:

• Challenge students' understanding of tourism and aviation.
• Develop employability skills for starting or advancing careers in the industry.
• Enhance research skills for further studies or consultancy.
• Provide the ability to plan, manage, and promote tourism and aviation products, businesses, and destinations in a safe, competitive, and sustainable manner.
The program emphasizes the dynamic and fast-growing nature of the tourism and aviation sectors combined, making it a highly relevant and sought-after field of study.

Outline:

The program is delivered face-to-face over three semesters, with teaching scheduled based on the course length and academic calendar. Work experience is embedded midway through the course, and the dissertation module is submitted upon completion of the placement.

Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Approaches To Tourism And Hospitality Business Management (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Aviation Management: Principles And Practice (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Business And Management Strategy (30 credits, 100% coursework)
• Dissertation (45 credits, 100% coursework)
• Research Methods (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Tourism And Aviation Operations (30 credits, 100% coursework)
• Work Related Learning (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Elective Modules:
• Hospitality Service Excellence (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• International Cultural Events (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Live Event (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Major Event Policy And Practice (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Managing Profitable Food And Beverage Operations (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Safety And Security Management In Tourism (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Strategic Resort Hotel Management (15 credits, 100% coursework)
• Tourism And Globalisation (15 credits, 50% coursework, 50% practical)
• Visitor Attractions Management (15 credits, 100% coursework)

Year 2:

• Compulsory Module:

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Coursework (assignments, projects, reports)
• Practical assessments (simulations, presentations)

Teaching:

The program employs a range of teaching methods to engage students and facilitate learning, including:

• Lectures and seminars
• Tutorials and workshops
• Industry lectures and site visits
• Face-to-face experiences
• Airline and aviation operations management simulation

Careers:

The MSc International Tourism and Aviation Management (Work Experience) program prepares graduates for a variety of career paths in the tourism and aviation industry, including:

• International tour operator
• Airline operator
• Airport operator
• Transport operator
• Destination manager
• Hotel manager
• Tourist manager
• Government employee
• Tourism and aviation consultant

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute.
• Sheffield Business School, where the program is offered, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing it in the top 6% of business schools globally.
• The Tourism subject group at Sheffield Hallam University is recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).
• The program offers networking opportunities through guest lectures from visiting academics, researchers, and industry professionals.
• Field trips are incorporated into certain modules to provide real-world knowledge and context for theoretical studies.
• The placement option offers students the opportunity to develop practical skills in the UK or abroad, with support from the university's placement team.
• The program emphasizes the importance of communication and teamwork skills for career development.
• Students have access to digital and online resources to support their learning.
• The university's Adsetts Library is open 24 hours a day, every day.

Home students Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course without work experience placement or £11,810 with work experience placement. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. International students Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course without work experience placement or £18,705 with work experience placement.