International Hospitality and Tourism Management 2012
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Tourism and hospitality are two of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, supporting more than 258 million jobs worldwide and generating 9.1 per cent of global GDP. They include activities such as hotels, airlines, tour operators, resort development, casinos, cruise ships, contract and event catering and visitor attractions.
This programme will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding you need in order to become a successful manager or entrepreneur in this challenging and exciting field.
Factfile
| Minimum Entry Requirements | A level grades ABB If you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements to this degree, we offer the International Foundation Year. All applicants should also adhere to the University's General Entrance Requirements. |
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| Required Subjects | Minimum grade C in GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent). |
| English Language Requirements | An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 6.0 in any component for non-native-English-speaking applicants. If you are an international student and you are concerned that your English is not to the required standard, you may benefit from our International Foundation Year. Please note that the University of Surrey offers English language programmes and is also an IELTS Test Centre. |
| Other Suitable Qualifications | BTEC National Diploma - DDM Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. |
| Selection Process | Offers are usually made in terms of grades. We do not include General Studies in our offers. We invite suitable candidates to visit the University to find out more about the programme and meet staff and students. |
Degrees
Degree Programme
BSc (Hons) Degree
| Degree | UCAS code | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| * Programme includes a professional training year | ||
| BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management | N230 | 3/4* years |
Degrees
Degree Programme
BSc (Hons) Degree
| Degree | UCAS code | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| * Programme includes a professional training year | ||
| BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management | N230 | 3/4* years |
Our Degree
This degree is the starting point for your management career in the international hospitality and tourism industries. It draws on our extensive experience in specialised teaching and research within the discipline, and is based around specific industry studies and a core of business and management subjects.
Business management modules will enable you to develop an understanding of the key approaches and techniques that you will need to manage or run any international business. Specific hospitality and tourism modules such as Sustainable Tourism or Hotel Revenue Management will give you a detailed understanding of the specific features of the hospitality and tourism industries and the challenges you will face in the future.
Our approach links theory to hospitality and tourism practice, management courses and hands-on hospitality and tourism skills. In teaching we use a lot of business case studies, business simulations and industry visits. We are very proud of our industry links and there are regular opportunities to interact with senior industry figures, meaning you are always kept up to date with industry developments.
Other degrees you may be interested in:
Accounting and Finance
Business Management*
Business and Retail Management
International Business Management
International Hospitality Management
Tourism Management
* Programme also offered as a joint degree with French, German, Spanish or English.
Programme
Programme Overview
The programme consists of compulsory and optional modules which you study to earn credits towards your final degree.
At Level 1 all modules are compulsory and languages can be studied as optional modules. The compulsory modules will enable you to develop fundamental and international hospitality and tourism-specific management skills and knowledge. All managers in service industries need to be able to understand, analyse and improve the processes for which they are responsible. The hospitality-specific compulsory module, Understanding Service Delivery, provides you with a strong knowledge of the nature and purpose of the service concept and the ways in which processes and people deliver this. The tourism-specific compulsory module, Business of Tourism, examines the development, operation, structure, organisation and trends associated with individual sectors in the tourism industry, such as transport and visitor attractions. The module analyses and discusses each sector’s economic and operational characteristics and the ways in which they interact in the production of tourism products and services.
At Level 2 you will study a combination of compulsory modules based on fundamental management topics such as Business Finance and Business Delivery Skills, and international hospitality and tourism-specific management topics such as Tourism Policy and Development, and Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management. Furthermore, you will be able to choose from a wide selection of optional modules based on a variety of management topics including business, entrepreneurship, retail, and hospitality and tourism. The programme-specific module, Tourism Policy and Development, examines the development, formulation and role of policies for tourism that can meet the needs of the stakeholders and establish planning goals and instruments. During the module Sustainable Tourism you will consider the way in which the tourism industry impacts on people and places, but also the way in which resource-depletion, bio-diversity, climate change and ageing societies impact on the tourism industry.
At Level 3 you will study a combination of compulsory modules based on fundamental management topics, such as Business Strategy, and hospitality and tourism-specific management topics, such as Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry and International Tourism Destinations. Also, you will be able to choose four optional modules. The programme-specific module, International Tourism Destinations, looks at the development of different destinations and considers a key element of this development, whether this is recovering from a crisis (in the case of Sri Lanka), taking advantage of a sports event (in the case of Australia) or using tourism to assist those in poverty (in the case of Kenya).
Programme Structure
Level 1
Compulsory modules:
- Business Communication Skills
- Business of Tourism
- The Hospitality Business
- Business Environment
- Business Information Skills
- Understanding Service Delivery
- Marketing Principles
- Introduction to Accounting
- Optional language modules
Level 2
Compulsory modules:
- Tourism Policy and Development
- Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management
- Business Finance
- Business Delivery Skills
- Sustainable Tourism
- Managing Organisations and Human Resources
- Two optional modules
Level P
- Optional professional training year
Level 3
Compulsory modules:
- Business Strategy
- International Tourism Destination
- Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry
- Strategic Analysis of Hospitality Companies
- Four optional modules
Optional modules at Levels 2 and 3 are chosen from the following topics:
- Tourism management
- Hospitality management
- Marketing
- Consumer behaviour
- Operations management
- Languages
Professional Training
If you want to put your developing knowledge and abilities into practice and work for some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality and tourism companies, such as The Ritz Hotel, Radisson Edwardian Hotels, JD Wetherspoon, Le Meridien, Intercontinental Hotels Group and the Fairmont Group, the optional professional training year provides a valuable opportunity to spend a year in salaried employment.Placements can take place in the UK, across Europe or further afield, such as New Zealand or Florida. We have many years’ experience in helping students secure fulfilling placements and we have developed partnerships with a range of excellent companies across numerous sectors, from hospitality and tourism to retail and finance. Last year, for the first time, we had a student working at Buckingham Palace.
The placement year is an integral part of the academic programme and each student has an academic supervisor who maintains regular contact with the student. You will gain valuable experience working with people in a professional business environment and increase your confidence. In addition, potential employers are attracted to graduates who have undertaken a year’s professional training because of the relevant experience they have gained.
Why Surrey?
Key reasons to study International Hospitality and Tourism Management 2012 at Surrey
- Our hospitality and tourism programmes are ranked number one in the UK by every major league table
- We have over 40 years experience in hospitality and tourism education and research
- We organise regular visits from senior level alumni now working in tourism and hospitality companies
- We offer international student exchange opportunities with many global locations
- We offer invaluable professional placements with leading UK, European and international companies
- We are the only school in the world to hold simultaneous accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
- Vital language teaching (French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian or English) is included in our programmes via the Global Graduate Award scheme
- Our beautiful campus is a truly multicultural environment in which to study international management
Careers
Top for Jobs
Graduates over the last few years have entered employment in roles such as:
- Procter & Gamble – Business and Marketing Assistant
- Majestic Wine – Assistant Manager
- Gartner – Account Manager
- Pineapple Management – Management
- Big Choice Group – Marketing Executive
- ETX Capital – Account Executive
- HSBC – Financial Adviser
- Nationwide Building Society – Customer Representative
- Image Events – Event Coordinator
- Thistle and Guoman Hotels – Graduate Management Trainee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our degree have proven to be highly employable across a range of organisations, not just within hospitality and tourism.
Some of our graduates choose to go into operational management roles, running hotels, holiday companies and resorts around the world. Others specialise in marketing, human resources, IT and other head-office positions in large hospitality and tourism-based corporations. Many find excellent career opportunities in hospitality and tourism consultancy businesses.
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Teaching
Each 15-credit module is designed to involve 150 hours of student work. This is time spent in lectures, laboratories and tutorials, and includes private study on your own or in small study groups. You will also write essays and assignments drawing on your understanding of a subject.
Our staff members are innovative in delivering engaging learning sessions that bring together theory and practice for your intellectual and professional development.