International Hotel and Tourism Management

Course Overview

After completing the second semester you will have the option to undertake one year-s, paid, work experience as part of the course. You will be fully supported in finding a placement and supervised throughout. You will build on your previous studies and work experience by developing your ability to think strategically across core management disciplines. You will have the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area. Our unique Bacchus Mentoring Programme gives you one-to-one support from a senior professional, who will help you to develop your professional skills and advise you on your future career. This is one of the many opportunities you will have to benefit from the strong relationships that the school has with industry professionals worldwide. This International Hotel and Tourism Management course is offered by the Oxford Brookes University. Course length: Full-time: MSc: 12 months or 24 months in sandwich mode, Part-time: MSc: 24 months. Why choose this course? The Oxford School of Hospitality Management is ranked top in the UK and seventh in the world for hospitality management education (Taylor Nelson Sofres, 2013). In a recent survey, 100% of our students said they would recommend us to potential students (PTES 2014). You will learn from recognised experts in their fields - those who write the books that support your learning, and frequently engage with industry experts through our range of events and international visiting speaker programme that provide you with opportunities to interact with professionals, employers, academics, students and alumni. This helps you to develop your networking skills and gain useful, global contacts for the future. You will be mentored by a leading senior figure from industry, who will help with your professional development. In addition, our dedicated Careers Centre provides you with extensive support in securing graduate jobs and placements. They invite leading hospitality employers to visit the campus and recruit students. You will become a member of the school-s Bacchus Society, which will give you the opportunity to meet successful alumni and industry experts at a range of events to help you build up a network of industry contacts. Our students often find jobs through this kind of networking. Learning and teaching is student-centred, participative and interactive - practice and theory is integrated into your learning and assessment. You will take part in workshops, seminars, lectures, case study analysis and one-to-one tutorials. You can customise assignments to suit your own interests. An optional one-year, post-study sandwich mode gives you the opportunity of one year's full-time, paid, supervised work experience, to further enhance your career prospects. Our students and staff come from all over the world. This gives you a multicultural learning and social environment in one of the world's great student cities, Oxford.