MSc International Tourism Management
University of Surrey
Key Information
Campus location
Guildford, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 19,800 / per year *
Application deadline
01 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* for overseas students | £10,900 for UK students
Introduction
Why Choose This Course
What is it that motivates people to travel and what are their expectations? How can we manage tourism in a way that benefits all stakeholders?
These are the kinds of questions you’ll be considering as you learn about what it takes to become a manager within the international tourism industry.
We are ranked:
- 1st in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2024 for tourism, transport, travel, and heritage studies
- 1st in the UK and 2nd globally in the Shanghai Ranking&rsquo's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023 for hospitality and tourism management
- 1st in the UK and 15th in the world for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
Typically, as a student on our International Tourism Management MSc, you won't have a tourism background at an undergraduate level but you’ll be in great hands as you train to make your mark in this sector.
You'll also benefit from our distinguished track record for graduate employability and our excellent industry connections.
If you are interested in studying on a fully online course, then explore our International Hospitality Management with Digital Innovation MSc.
What You Will Study
Originally established in 1972, our MSc is one of the longest-established university courses of its type in the world, promising you pioneering research as well as a strong focus on forward-thinking ideas and innovation. Our program is designed to provide students with a unique learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing them for success in the dynamic field of tourism management.
Taking a broad view of international tourism management, you’ll get to know and understand the various global challenges (e.g. climate change, sustainability, overtourism, consumer behavior change, digitalization behavior programs, safety, and security concerns) that modern tourism managers and other professionals are likely to face.
We will equip you with essential, evaluative decision-making skills, We'll also nurture your academic abilities while inspiring and encouraging the skills (e.g. leadership, communication, problem-solving, cultural awareness, sustainability, digital) and characteristics you need to become an accomplished tourism professional.
We also support your professional development with a practical focus on up-to-the-minute managerial and strategic issues within tourism, giving you a competitive edge with prospective employers.
We regularly invite high-profile guest speakers from the tourism industry to deliver industry-led presentations to our students. These speakers provide valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the industry, helping our students stay up-to-date and competitive in the job market.
We also regularly organize field trips for our students to visit tourist attractions, companies, and other relevant sites. These trips provide students with hands-on learning experiences, allowing them to apply what they've learned in the classroom to real-world settings and gain a deeper understanding of the tourism industry.
Admissions
Curriculum
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand, and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programs based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75, or 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programs follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each program. These are all outlined in the program specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:
- International Tourism Management MSc
Year 1
Full-Time
- International Tourism Management
- Operating Systems & Sustainability
- Research Methods
- Services Marketing for Events, Tourism and Hospitality
- Accounting & Finance for the Service Industry
- Business Analytics in Services
- Business Plan
- Contemporary Issues in Sustainability
- Designing Digital Services
- Ethics and CSR
- Research Methods
- Strategy and Innovation in the Tourism Ecosystem
- Tourism Social Science
- Visitor Attraction Management
- Dissertation- Year-long
- Dissertation- Cross Year
Timetable
Course timetables are normally available one month before the start of the semester.
New students will receive their personalized timetable in Welcome Week, and in subsequent semesters, two weeks before the start of the semester.
Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday – Friday). Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. Part-time classes are normally scheduled on one or two days per week, details of which can be obtained from the Academic Hive.
Career Opportunities
We offer career information, advice, and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
Our MSc in International Tourism Management will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the industry.
95 percent of our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).
Some of our graduates have gone on to start their careers in the following roles:
- Conference services and facilities manager
- Hotel manager
- Senior executive (in destination management services)
- Senior manager (in international tour operators and travel businesses)
- Marketing executive (in destination management organizations).
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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