The BA/BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management degree has been designed to prepare graduates for the hospitality sector combining paid industry-related work experience with study of management concepts. This synthesis allows students to not only develop and their knowledge and expertise within the industry but also put this into practice.
The course will give you an excellent basis for a management career in the hospitality industry. You will study core aspects of business as well as distinct specialist modules in Hospitality.
The hospitality industry continues to grow at a rapid rate which means there continues to be huge demand for graduates who can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of business theory as it applies to the sector alongside first-hand, relevant experience. Hospitality is experiencing significant global growth, driving continual demand for specialist graduates who both understand the theories of business and have practical experience of this fast-paced workplace. The course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of hospitality and business management principles, combined with hands-on industry experience to fine-tune your skills. This BA/BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management degree will give you the opportunities to work at management level in world-class hotels, country clubs, theme parks, leisure centres, exhibition venues and catering services. If you’re good with people, business-minded and hard-working, a career in hospitality business management is for you.
This BA/BSc (Hons) Business and Hospitality Management course will give you the knowledge and skills necessary for a range of management careers within the international hospitality industry. The course develops a critical awareness and understanding of the social, cultural, environmental and economic factors that affect the hospitality industry. The results are efficient, creative and entrepreneurial managers who have a commitment to service excellence and the potential to establish careers in businesses such as hotels, restaurants, conference and event venues, resorts, the club industry and the cruise ship industry.
The Hospitality Management major will endow you with strong, real-life problem-solving capabilities, the ability to anticipate change and a commitment to lifelong personal development. The course is designed around what the hospitality industry wants, ensuring that you are in the best possible position to go directly into challenging and rewarding positions within multinational organisations both nationally as well as globally.
Course Length: 3 years / 4 years including Foundation year;
Start dates: January / May / September;