MSc International Tourism and Events Management

The Postgraduate International Tourism and Events Management course at Glasgow Caledonian University is designed to equip students with skills, knowledge and experience needed to enhance their employability in the global tourism sector. This course understands the complexities of the global tourism industry and provides insights into the related sectors that make up the broader global tourism landscape. Course Content: The course entails subjects like Grampian Dark Sky Tourism and the Caribbean Not So Dark Tourism, which examine the challenges and opportunities in their respective sectors. There are also classes on International Festival and Event Management, Tourism Social Science, Green and Socially Entrepreneurial Tourism. It explores major issues and opportunities in the sector, including the impact of changing demographics and emerging trends. Key Modules: Students will study modules such as International Tourism and Event Management, which focuses on perspectives of developing and managing destinations and large-scale events, and Tourism Social Science, which delves into the social, economic, political and environmental issues that are transforming the sector. Other compulsory modules are: Green and Socially Entrepreneurial Tourism, Ethical and Social Responsibility, Dissertation, International Festival, and Event Management.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) meaning you can be confident it will provide you with knowledge, understanding, skills and experience which will fully prepare you for a career in tourism destination management. Future Careers: After graduation, students may find opportunities in a variety of roles in tourism and event sector both in the UK and internationally. These could include jobs in the business events and conference industry, tourism consultancy, government tourism officers, potentially even launching students' own tourism or event business. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.