International Tourism Management, PGDip/MA

Tourism is currently the number one industry in the global economy. This MA, located in the stunning Greenwich World Heritage Site, has been developed to meet the growing demand for skilled and resourceful managers in the rapidly expanding tourism industry.

Organisations that develop and manage tourism facilities as well as those that provide essential services such as transport facilities and tourist advice are set to expand in the future. While individuals entering this area require a sound grounding in general business principles, there are also specific areas that require a more dedicated set of skills and knowledge.

This programme provides a sound foundation in business and management principles (set within a Business School), and at the same time provides for the development of specific specialist tourism knowledge and skills that are essential for a successful career in tourism management today.

School

Business

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

1 year full-time 2-4 years part-time October start

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A good first degree or postgraduate diploma in an appropriate area

OR personal/professional experience.

• Whilst a first degree is desirable, the programme is also designed as a vocational Master's degree, therefore mature students with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

• Students educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above or an equivalent rating in another language testing system.

Assessment

All courses will be assessed through coursework exercises including essays, reports, presentations, fieldwork and portfolios.

Career options

Students will be working in, or aspire to, careers in all aspects of the international tourism industry, which may include government tourism agencies, tour operators, airlines, cultural, heritage, festival, travel agencies and/or other specialist tourism operations.

Aims of the programme

To understand the broad political, economic and social frameworks within which international tourism management takes place.
To appreciate the complex relationships between visitors and destinations management.
To evaluate the tools and techniques that are used for developing and managing tourism in a range of environments.
To understand the need for different management approaches for different types of tourism.
To discuss the role of tourism as an agent for cultural change and understanding.
To assess the specific characteristics and trends in emerging specialist areas of the tourism industry (e.g. festivals, events, heritage, wellness tourism and other new markets).

Content

International Tourism Policy and Practice (15 credits)
Visitor and Destination Management (15 credits)
Cultural Tourism (15 credits)
Tourism Marketing (15 credits)
Enterprise, Finance and Technology (15 credits)
Human Resource Management in the Service Industries (15 credits)
Research Methods (15 credits)
Foundations of Scholarship (15 credits)
Dissertation (45 credits)

One option chosen from:

World Heritage Tourism Management (15 credits)
Tourism in Emerging Economies (15 credits)
Special Interest Tourism (15 credits)

Please note: All courses are subject to change.

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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Tourism

Our programmes give you a full understanding of the tourism industry, from the social, cultural and economic environments you could work in, to more general business principles.