Course summary

This unique MSc degree in Hotel Innovation and Sustainability adopts a research-informed and practical approach to your learning experience. You’ll grow your skill set within analytical and strategic vision, whilst gaining a broader understanding on how to make ethical decision and take a global perspective. You’ll benefit from work-experience at Missenden Abbey, a former 12th century former medieval abbey, and our links with the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME). Why Study this Subject? This sector contributes significantly to the national and global economy and is moving towards a more sustainable and innovative way forward. Employers and consumers are looking to the hospitality sector to make change in the way we live now and in the future. This course will give you the knowledge and skill set you’ll need to find solutions, helping to transform and drive the sector forward. Why Study at BNU? This MSc Hotel Innovation and Sustainability course has been developed to mirror today’s Hotel and Hospitality industry. Working closely with professionals from the sector, we’ve made sure the course helps you to develop the skills and knowledge the industry is looking for. We’ve used the pillars of sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility. You’ll be taught an important mix of core leadership approaches, theoretical input and industry practice to ensure the relevance of your studies to employability. Undertaking work experience at our Missenden Abbey Hotel and Conference Centre is an integral part of the MSc Hotel Innovation and Sustainability programme. This unique approach to studying at BNU is underlined by our core belief that practical, hands-on experience must always complement a theoretical, research-informed teaching strategy. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities, by taking part in community projects organised in collaboration with local hotels, as well as attending guest talks, industry visits and a wide range of networking events, conferences and seminars organised by our school and our industry partners. Employability is at the heart of all our programmes. As part of the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME), you’ll benefit from our connections to the industry, and have opportunities to gain work experience and build your professional networks. We support our students to develop the necessary technical, supervisory and managerial abilities for this global sector. As our student, you will gain full benefits, including a free affiliate membership to the Institute of Hospitality, as well as access to exclusive industry reports, research papers, seminars, webinars, and networking events.