Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Wherever you want to work, the travel and tourism industry offers opportunities like few others. This sector - ranging from overseas hotel chains, airlines and tourist destinations, tourist boards and government agencies - is one of the most diverse and exciting industries in existence, providing global management opportunities for business, marketing, sales, customer service, HR, research, processing and policy. Employment in this sector is set to grow over the next few years and the demand for senior and special roles will increase. To continue in this field, you need to be a good leader, manager, entrepreneur and demonstrate awareness of the ethical, cultural, environmental and social settings in which you work. This Master's degree helps prepare you for this. It promotes entrepreneurial participation and inquiry in the industry, examines growth and development through social responsibility and sustainability. This degree also emphasizes the management of emerging strategic issues in the sector, through specialized modules for marketing, business and management development, leadership and managing prevailing cultures. We examine the needs of both non-commercial commodities of the industry and the networks and partnerships that link them.

Tourism is an international service industry so you may be expecting busy, fast work wherever you decide to specialize, interacting with various people and organizations around the world. LSBU graduates work worldwide. Most work for international companies, tour boards, policy and development agencies, gaining excellent management skills as they progress. The nature of the industry - most of the organizations in this sector are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - provides opportunities for you to start your own business. Activities used on web tours, restaurants and event management companies are all popular options for getting started. You certainly have a choice over the path you take in this great field. There is a worldwide shortage of qualified and caring travel managers, especially in Asia, and this qualified Master’s degree will help you improve in your career.