International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management Middlesex University

Hospitality and tourism is one of the world's fastest-growing sectors, with events management emerging as a dynamic and innovative field that offers business opportunities across local, national and international markets.

This course combines specialist knowledge in events management with a strong understanding of tourism in the global economy. You'll explore contemporary industry practices through a range of up-to-date modules taught by staff with recent professional experience. You will be able to take a variety of optional modules from digital marketing to tourism and development and entrepreneurship in tourism.

This course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), giving you valuable opportunities to network with industry experts, work on real-world projects, and develop the practical skills that will set you apart in your future career.

You can choose to study MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with Professional Experience and complete a 12-month industry placement, gaining real-world experience while you're still studying.

Why Study International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management at Middlesex?

• Global recognition - We are ranked in the Top 100 worldwide for Hospitality and Leisure Management (QS World University Rankings 2026)

• Industry field trip - Take part in a week-long physical or virtual field trip, giving you direct interaction with industry professionals and real-world business insights

• Expert connections - Benefit from the expertise and industry links of our well-established Department of Marketing, Enterprise and Tourism

• Professional accreditation - This course is accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), offering valuable networking opportunities and real-world project experience

• Global career opportunities - Build a career in place marketing, destination or event management, with graduates working at top companies like Etihad, Marriott, Thomas Cook, and Virgin Holidays

What Will You Learn?

Over the course of this programme, you will focus on the international context and global trends in hospitality, events and tourism, and study a range of specialist modules to demonstrate the range of the industry and the key issues and skills required. Your dissertation will provide you with the skills to find, handle and interpret data and to be able to write and discuss it.

As well as an in-depth knowledge of the subject, you will also gain the ability to think critical and conceptually to help organisations reach their goals. You will be able to understand issues from different points of view in order to be able to communicate from the perspectives of different stakeholders. You will also develop your problem-solving skills and have an understanding of how to influence policy within both private and public sectors.

Entry requirements for this course

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