MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

The MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management course offered by the University of Hertfordshire is designed to equip students with the strategic and operational skills essential for the tourism, hospitality and events industries. The course offers a blend of theory intertwined with vital practical experiences meant to offer learners a broad understanding, knowledge, and capabilities necessary in managing operations within these dynamic global sectors.Course Content: This course combines comprehensive study in tourism, hospitality and events at a higher level with important business skills for those aiming for top-tier management roles in these sectors. Both global and local perspectives towards sustainable tourism, transformation and destination management, event planning, design and evaluation and contemporary challenges in hospitality, among other areas, are encompassed to offer students a holistic learning experience.Key Modules: Students will encounter key modules such as Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management, Transformation and Planning for Events, Event Planning, Design and Evaluation and Strategic & Financial Management for the International Hospitality Industry. Also, a vital research project to be undertaken under appropriate guidance.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). These accreditations provide learners with a competitive edge in the job market.Future Careers: Upon completion, the course opens up opportunities for learners aiming to venture into management roles within the international tourism, hospitality and events sector. Specifically, graduates have progressed into roles such as Business Development Managers, HR Managers, Marketing executives, Operations managers amongst other leadership roles within the industry.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.