International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Bournemouth University has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.

This Master's is a conversion course: meaning it is intended for students who have not studied the subject previously: and will provide you with an advanced understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry, with a managerial perspective of how to run such organisations. It is ideal for graduates who would like to change subjects or career direction.The degree is intended to provide you with an advanced understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry and a managerial perspective of how to run such organisations. After completing this course, you'll have the capacity to be involved in more analytical, developmental and strategic perspectives of the industries than those at undergraduate level, and gain insights of the issues affecting hospitality and tourism. Equally, this course will provide the opportunity for you to identify and engage with specialisms such as consumer behaviour, marketing, international human resource management, revenue management and international market trends. You will also have access to a wide range of extra curricula activities and qualifications, such as our visiting speakers programme for example representatives from Hilton International, Shangri-la Hotels, Fairmont Hotels and Le Manior aux Quat Saisons.You will have the opportunity to attend our annual hospitality student conference and to undertake added value courses such as the Wine and Spirits Trust Award, trips to the World Travel and Tourism Market, London and the HOTS Hotel Simulation package.

There are an average of 1500 international students attending the university each year. The website contains information for each country to help those students find specific information. There is also a wide range of help and assistance on hand once they arrive in Bournemouth. This ranges from immigration and visas advice to assistance with accommodation. There are also various support services on hand such as student wellbeing and a medical centre as well as a multi-faith chaplaincy service. Most of the students of Bournemouth University are fascinated by the attractive day and night life here. The area is a popular tourist destination and one of the most attractive parts of England that offers you a great opportunity to explore various places besides your academic progress. Situated on the south coast of England, the area is famous for its 12 kilometres long sandy beaches, beautiful parks and gardens. The university is at a distance of less than two hours from the city of London. As a student of the University, you can enjoy the beauty of the famous places like Durdle Door, Poole Old Town, Compton Acres, Lulworth Cove, Upton Park, Brownsea Island, Red House Museum, Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch, Purbecks, Corfe Castle, the New Forest, Winchester, Lyndhurst, Lymington, Romsey, Brockenhurst, Ringwood, Salisbury, Weymouth, Stonehenge, Wimborne or the cottage of Thomas Hardy in Dorchester.