Course Overview
Tourism continues to be an important part of the service sector that generates significant income for regions and countries across the globe. This course will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to create a successful career in business and tourism management. With the recent economic challenges in the travel and hospitality sectors, it's even more important than ever to create a degree designed to support the sustainability and growth of an industry that supports millions of jobs worldwide. Our business and tourism management programme will provide you with the knowledge you need to open up opportunities for a future in the tourism industry. Whether that's employment with local, national or international companies, or you're a budding entrepreneur looking to create a new niche, never has the saying "the world is your oyster" been more appropriate. Committing to study at degree level will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in any career context. Leadership, business operations, strategy and entrepreneurship are all essential to keep our industries pushing forwards. For those with a specific passion for tourism, this programme will equip you with the expertise, skills and knowledge you need to get ahead. You'll gain knowledge and understanding of the different characteristics of tourism. Our programme will give you the foundational and specialist knowledge to make a difference in a globally significant industry.
Course Structure
Year 0 - Foundation Year
Academic Skills for Business and Management
Orientation for Success in Higher Education
Understanding Business Organisations
Understanding Customers
Understanding the World of Tourism
Foundation Year Project
Year 1 - Level 4
Business Environment
Tourism Marketing Principles
Tourism Environment and Industry
Organisation Behaviour
Fundamentals of Business Finance
Tourism and Society
Year 2 - Level 5
Employability and Enterprise Skills
Principles of Operations Management
Entrepreneurship in Tourism
Human Resource Management
Tourism Impacts and Sustainable Development
Research Methods
Year 3 - Level 6
Tourism: Contemporary Issues
Global Strategic Management
Leadership and Change
Destination Management
Dissertation
Learning Outcomes
Understand the tourism industry and its economic, social, and environmental impacts
Apply business management principles in tourism and hospitality contexts
Develop marketing strategies specific to tourism and destination management
Apply sustainable development principles to tourism operations
Manage tourism operations and implement effective business strategies
Understand organizational behavior and human resource management in tourism
Apply research methods to analyze tourism trends and impacts
Develop leadership and change management skills in tourism contexts
Conduct independent research and produce academic dissertations
Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills for tourism business development
Course Benefits
Foundation Year provides essential business and tourism knowledge
Comprehensive understanding of tourism industry dynamics
Strong focus on sustainable tourism development
Development of entrepreneurial skills for tourism businesses
Integration of business management with tourism expertise
Research methods training for evidence-based decision making
Contemporary issues coverage in global tourism
Leadership and strategic management development
Practical skills for destination and operations management
Preparation for diverse careers in tourism and hospitality sectors
Career Opportunities
Business 2 Business (B2B) Sales
Business 2 Consumer (B2C) Sales
Conference Centre Executive
Conference Event Coordinator
Destination Manager
Hotel Group Operations Manager
Hospitality Manager
Logistics Manager
Project Manager
Tourism Entrepreneur
Event Manager
Travel Consultant
Tourism Marketing Manager
Sustainable Tourism Consultant
Progression Routes
- Master's in Tourism Management
- Master's in Hospitality Management
- Master's in Business Administration with Tourism focus
- Professional qualifications: tourism industry certifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Business Management
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
- No prior tourism experience required
- Foundation Year designed for diverse entry backgrounds
- Interest in tourism, hospitality, and business management
- Motivation to develop skills in sustainable tourism and entrepreneurship
Additional Requirements
- Interview required - to assess motivation and suitability
- 240-word essay on 'Why I want to work in tourism' or 'My experience with travel and hospitality'
Tuition and Fees
Deposit
20% - 20% of tuition fee required upon acceptance to secure your place
Scholarships
Scholarships are available
Scholarships can cover up to 30% of the tuition fees.
Accreditation
Ofqual-regulated Bachelor's Degree