International Hospitality Management
MSc PGCert PGDip (PGCert PGDip)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2-6 years
About the course
This course focuses on management development in the global hospitality industry - not only addressing core business and management subjects, but also hospitality as a global phenomenon and how it is consumed by cultures and societies.
The course is ideally suited for graduates wishing to increase their knowledge in a specialist sector, people in the early stages of their careers looking to develop them further, or for people seeking a change in career direction.
The school has a strong vocational background and we are have developed a very high-profile industry network, including many blue chip organisations.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.Degree and/or experience:
honours degree with a minimum 2:2 equivalent from a NARIC-recognised institution, or an HND equivalent plus at least 5 years of relevant industry experience. Other applicants with extensive industry experience will be considered on an individual basis.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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Course content
Course structure
Full-time students attend workshops on two days per week with the part-time route usually requiring one day per week. Some modules may be delivered intensively over several consecutive days. Teaching methods include group work, case studies, presentations, and live projects. The course is delivered through a variety of approaches including lectures, presentations, tutorials and case studies, with an emphasis on interactive learning.
Areas of study
Management subjects address key issues of strategy, marketing, operations, human resources and financial planning, studied in parallel with international hospitality development. Options include consultancy and multi-unit management. Students acquire research skills, which they can apply to academic or industrial projects.
Syllabus
Critical Perspectives in Hospitality Management
Management Strategy in a Global Business Environment
Managing Resources in Hospitality and Tourism Operations
Globalisation, Society and Culture
Final projectOptions - two from:
International Hospitality Development
Contemporary Issues in Cruise Management
Human Resource Strategy in Multi Unit Service Organisations
Ethical and Social Responsibility: Theory and Application
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
International Hospitality Management (MSc) (Full time) [J2BH003] UK/EU (Full Time) 6,120 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 7,700 GBP International (Full Time) 11,000 GBP -
Location
Location
Eastbourne Eastbourne is a thriving town which offers traditional seaside attractions, modern nightlife, good shopping and a wide range of sporting activities. It’s one of the sunniest places in the UK.
Our Eastbourne campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about ten minutes walk from the seafront and 20 minutes from the pier and Eastbourne town centre. Almost 3,000 students are based here.
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Living in Eastbourne
Eastbourne’s buzzing university community and compact town gives it a laid back and friendly feel. The town combines the traditional seaside attractions with modern nightlife, a wide range of sporting activities and an exciting arts scene.
Social scene
The student community in Eastbourne ensures it has a thriving social scene, with dedicated student nights at many of the town’s pubs and clubs. Eastbourne’s expanding nightlife includes trendy cocktail bars, laid-back country pubs and modern nightclubs.
Arts
The striking Towner contemporary art museum in Eastbourne features international exhibitions as well as a permanent art collection. Eastbourne's six theatres give you a chance to see West End musicals, touring shows, live music and comedy.
Sports
Eastbourne has long been the home of pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments at Devonshire Park. Eastbourne also hosts an extreme sports festival and the Beachy Head Marathon that takes place across the South Downs National Park.
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Career opportunities
Graduates are often fast-tracked into senior management, operational or consultancy positions within the hospitality industry, both in the UK and overseas.
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Core Modules:
Critical Perspectives in Hospitality Management
Globalisation, Culture and Society
Management Strategy in a Global Business Environment
Managing Resources in Hospitality and Tourism Operations
Option Modules (two from):
International Hospitality Development
Ethical and Social Responsibility: Theory and Application
Human Resource Management in Multi Unit Service Organisation
Contemporary Issues in Cruise Management
Plus the Final Project
Critical Perspectives in Hospitality Management: This module explores the international hospitality industry and the practice of management in both social and commercial aspects.
It will enable you to develop a thorough understanding of the issues, trends and managerial imperatives that impact on businesses in the contemporary international hospitality industry.
You will also explore and apply service management tools and theories that are appropriate to all types of hospitality and food service businesses, the needs of their markets and of those that deliver stakeholder value.
Contemporary issues and trends that impact on the industry are explored through topics such as Design features of the Boutique Hotel Sector; Developing food service concepts; Managing service quality; Human resource management, skills shortages and related issues; Revenue management strategies; Managing performance in hospitality to deliver stakeholder value as well as topics that relate to a range of healthy food consumption and environmental issues.
The module is assessed through an individual paper that discusses a social issue relating to hospitality and the development of an individual profile of either a hospitality or a food service business of your choice.
Globalisation, Culture and Society: Globalisation is on many people’s mind, and a firm and frequent element of private and public debates and discussions. The term describes a process as well as an outcome.
Although many people tend to focus on the economic aspects of globalisation (e.g. international trade, foreign investment, capital flows, migration, etc.) this module will primarily consider the way societies and cultures have become more interdependent and (in some cases integrated) through a globe-spanning network of communication and information technologies.
This this module is an attempt to show that there is more to the globalisation phenomenon than meets the eye, i.e. the fundamental aim for this module is to analyse the complexity, relevance and contested nature of the on-going globalisation process and to apply key models, concepts and theories to the critical analysis of the international tourism/hospitality/events industry as well as the respective management environments.
Management Strategy in a Global Business Environment: This module will enable you to appraise a range of strategic planning and management frameworks, and how they can be effectively implemented in the strategic development of organisations.
By the end of the module you will be able to understand the nature and role of strategic management on a global business; apply he principles of strategic formulation to the analysis of corporate strategies in international hospitality, tourism and events business; recognise the need for compliance and governance at a strategic level; critically understand the implications of strategy within a diverse and complex business; and critically analyse the ethical implications of strategic formulations and implementation.
Assessment will be in the form of a group presentation, based on analysis and review of sector specific organizational approaches to strategy formation and implementation, and an individual essay, focusing on a contemporary issue in strategic management of the events, hospitality or tourism business.
Managing Resources in Hospitality and Tourism Operations: This module explores a wide range of topics which underpin the effective planning and management of physical, human and financial resources in the provision of services for hospitality and tourism operations.
The completion of this module will enable you to critically assess operational issues in managing resources, which dovetail with strategic management objectives. You will be able to demonstrate approaches and make recommendations for improvements to the effective management of a hospitality or tourism business operation.
The module includes a range of topics, including Managing facilities and projects appropriate to either a hospitality or tourism operation; Effective human resourcing of hospitality and tourism organisations, labour market issues, HRM planning, recruitment and selection, with reference to skills shortages and training initiatives; Retention of human assets by appropriate practices to motivate and empower; Rewards and compensation methods; Procurement, supply chain management and control of materials in hospitality, and tourism operations; Outsourcing decisions, issues and their management; Managing logistics in global hospitality and tourism operations; Managing capacity and revenue; and Financial planning issues including cost-volume and profit applications, budgeting and budgetary control and managing working capital.
The module is assessed through an individual paper that focuses on the application of a particular aspect of managing resources in a hospitality and tourism business of your choice, and a resources planning group case study.
International Hospitality Development: This module is delivered through a case study of a hotel chain that wishes to expand globally outside the EU.
You will be expected to select different international locations and assess their suitability through applying a range of management tools.
You will build and apply a business environment risk assessment scorecard to compare and assess different impacts on the globalisation process and recommend the most suitable location from your findings to take forward to the second stage.
You will then be required to assess the feasibility of your selected location through the acquisition and development of a property, and assessing its feasibility through the application of a range of established marketing models and financial forecasting techniques.
Topics such as Risk Assessment in the International Hospitality Market; International Hospitality Business Development and Strategic Alliances; Business, Regulatory and Financial Issues in the International Tourism Sector; Marketing and Branding Global Tourism Businesses; Costing and Funding International Business Development; and Investment Appraisal Techniques
Ethical and Social Responsibility: Theory and Application: This module introduces you to some of the key moral complexities associated with ethics and social responsibility in the tourism, hospitality and events sectors.
It addresses a range of consumer, business and societal responses to the responsibilities associated with the production and consumption of these global products and services.
The module will deal with issues such as corporate social responsibility, ethical and fair trade consumption, ethics and the environment, philanthropy and volunteering, and consumer attitudes, values and motivations.
The module is challenging but also innovative in its approach to the complexities associated with managing and consuming tourism, hospitality and events in a contemporary context.
Human Resource Strategies in Multi-Unit Service Organisations: This module will enable you to evaluate and critically analyse Human Resource Management (HRM) and Human Resource Strategy (HRS) issues, and their implications, within the context of multi-unit service organisations.
By the end of the module you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the development and characteristics of multi-unit organisations; demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the key elements that characterise strategic HRM; evaluate and apply the contextual, theoretical framework for HRM and HRS within multi-unit service organisations; assess and critically analyse the role and responsibilities of the multi-unit manager and analyse, synthesise and present ideas and concepts on a major aspect of HRM/HRS within a chosen service industry multi-site organisation.
Assessment for this module will be a written report outlining a chosen service firm, its HR strategy and the role of the multi-unit manager, to include primary and secondary research, and an individual presentation of the chosen project.
