Course summary
This programme focuses on the interconnections between hotel and tourism management and places emphasis on knowledge and skills needed to develop a career in a dynamic business environment. An important cornerstone of this programme is career development through a range of activities, which are designated as both essential and co-curricular/extra-curricular, giving students the opportunity to further develop their career interests in their own time. The programme also emphasises student choice by providing several study options throughout the programme, including a choice in focus on either the financial management or more broad-based operations management within hotels, a range of free electives, various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and a choice of either a traditional dissertation or client project for their capstone.
Modules
Compulsory modules International Hotel Employees Digital Marketing and Consumer Experience Global Visitor Economy Research Methods in Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management Mentoring and Leadership Development Optional modules Dark Tourism Planning and Delivering the Sustainable Event Professional development (compulsory for those on sandwich mode) Strategic Financial Management Tourism Digital Distribution Strategies Global Events and Society Tourism Innovation and Entrepreneurship Revenue Management Optional modules You can focus your core programme on either the finance or operations and choose one from: Responsible Financial Management Hospitality Operations Management Optional modules Sandwich mode / Placement If you decide to take the sandwich mode your year of full-time taught study will be followed by one year of full-time, supervised work experience. The time on supervised work experience is paid and spent with a suitable international hospitality and tourism employer. You carry out an assessed project for the company as part of your academic studies on the placement. Final project - choose one of: Dissertation The dissertation is an opportunity for you to investigate a topic in depth from multiple perspectives, working independently and supervised by a specialist tutor. You choose the hospitality, events or tourism management topic which you wish to study. This can be the same topic as in your Contemporary Issues module or a different subject area. By writing the dissertation you will develop your ability to critically review literature, identify the gaps in current knowledge and practise relevant research skills to facilitate data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation. Client Project You have the opportunity to link theory to practice by analysing a real organisational issue. Having identified a project (with the approval of both the client company and the Module Leader) you investigate a particular issue, one that can be supported through the relevant literature and by conducting primary research with the client. This module is not an internship but can be taken in conjunction with an internship you have identified and are participating in. The 'issue' in question may be a current management problem for the client organisation or related to future strategic choices. The Client Project provides you with a significant learning and personal development experience.
Assessment method
Assessment is based predominantly on individual coursework and the dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need to satisfy the university's English language requirements: - IELTS minimum level 6.0, (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking). - If you have completed your undergraduate degree in the UK (at least one full year of study) you will automatically meet our English language requirements Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2) in any academic discipline, or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution. This course attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. Applicants who possess a diploma rather than a good degree may be eligible for entry provided they have compensatory work experience and can demonstrate career development Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £17650 | Year 1 |
| England | £11150 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11150 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11150 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11150 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11150 | Year 1 |
| International | £17650 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
The full-time fees quoted are for the taught Year 1. Fees will be charged for the placement year in Year 2 and are available on request.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP