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BA / BA ( Hons ) International Hospitality , Tourism and Events Management
On this course you will learn the business management skills that the best employers in international hospitality , tourism and events are looking for , opening up a wealth of career opportunities . A twenty-week internship boosts your employability .
On this course you will :
• Gain a thorough theoretical understanding of the political , economic and social factors at work in the industry , and what they will mean for you as a manager of the future .
• Learn hands-on how to manage money , resources and talent in the fast-moving hospitality , tourism and events environment .
• Plan and deliver a live event .
• Acquire the skills to work in exciting and vibrant areas of increasing importance and relevance to a modern and socially just society .
The hospitality , tourism and events sector is a significant contributor to the Scottish economy and supports a substantial number of enterprises . The events business has grown exponentially in the last 20 years , from pop-up food fairs to corporate events , fashion shows to our own worldfamous Edinburgh festivals . Events are key features within hospitality and tourism , and during your course you will plan , deliver and execute a live event to put theory into practice in a creative way .
As a graduate of our international hospitality , tourism and events management degree with first-class management skills and practical expertise , you will be at the forefront of these exciting industries .
You can opt to study for an honours degree over four years or an ordinary degree over three years .
Modules
Degrees in hospitality , tourism and events have been offered by QMU for many years . We regularly review course content and options to ensure students are provided with an up-to-date learning experience which is relevant to current trends in hospitality , tourism and events management . At the time of print ( March 2022 ) we have not yet confirmed all final modules for 2023 entry . This information will be posted on the course entry on our website when available .
Year One : You will explore the key concepts that are the foundation of hospitality , tourism and events . Additionally , you will undertake a range of introductory modules around business management , for example , marketing and finance . The combination of theoretical concepts and the inclusion of practical and vocational skills prepares students for real-life situations . Visiting sites and venues will enhance your experience and understanding , and guest lectures by leading industry figures will bring your learning to life . You will engage with practical and vocational skills including food service and preparation and group leadership to prepare for the planning and delivery of a live event : culminating in a live event with our partner Edinburgh New Town Cookery School .
Year Two : Year Two prepares you for a challenging and rewarding 20-week internship of your choice , in the UK or overseas , during which time you will be supported by the University . Additionally you will develop skills to think critically about hospitality , tourism and events within a number of different political and social settings . There will be a focus on management skills , by studying , for example , human resource management .
UCAS code : N890 Duration : 3 / 4 years full-time
Placement : Yes Exchange opportunities : Yes *
Year Three : Year Three will deepen your understanding of a range of management techniques to assist in your chosen profession . You will study specialist modules about the hospitality , tourism and events sector and their contributions to the economy and society in the pursuit of social justice , for example , the subject of sustainability , and will choose an elective on a subject in this year to support your learning . In addition , you will have the opportunity to study for one semester at a university overseas .
Year Four : In Year Four you will complete a dissertation in an area of your choice and engage with current topics in hospitality , tourism and events . Attention will be accorded to an evaluation of contemporary issues such as accessibility within a hospitality , tourism and events context . There will also be an emphasis on the strategic issues and challenges within business management .
Careers
Whether you want to work for a major global hotel brand in Dubai , manage the success of a tourism business in Scotland , plan an event anywhere in the world or launch a start-up that will change the way the industry works , this course will give you the competence and confidence to take the challenge on and shape the future of hospitality , tourism and events .
Placements
You will complete a 20-week internship in Year Two , in the UK or overseas . Academic staff will help you prepare for this invaluable real-world experience and we will set up interviews on campus to make finding the perfect host organisation as straightforward as possible . Several bursaries are available to help with costs .
* Subject to availability
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