International Hospitality and Tourism Management
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 12 - 24 months | September, January | find out | find out |
About International Hospitality and Tourism Management, MSc - at University of Portsmouth
This MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management will prepare you to understand the workings of the global tourism and hospitality industries, manage tourism and hospitality operations, and lead sustainable and innovative initiatives.
It combines business and management studies, equipping you to help both tourism and hospitality businesses, as well as destinations, grow while adhering to responsible practices.
The skills you develop on this course will put you in prime position to help shape sustainable tourism and hospitality practices that will benefit communities and protect natural resources.
Through the blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, you'll have the chance to engage with real-life tourism or hospitality clients and the option to go on a study visit in Europe. Additionally, our flexible study model, condensed into a maximum of three days per week, supports part-time work alongside your studies.
You can also study this course as a 2 year full time option which includes a professional work placement in your second year. Take a look at our MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience) to find out more.
Course highlights
- Advance and tailor your management and leadership skills to the global hospitality and tourism sectors
- Condensed teaching across three days per week means you can balance existing work and personal commitments around your studies
- Learn from academics with international industry experience and research expertise
- Apply theory to real-world challenges through case studies, simulations and industry projects
- An Applied Consulting module which will allow you to work as part of a small team with fellow students to address a business challenge set by a local or regional hospitality or tourism organisation
- Tailor your studies with optional units in areas like finance, communications and risk management
- Authentic rather than traditional exam based assessments, which will immerse you in real-world challenges that your build practical, job-ready skills
- Gain insights into sustainability, ethics and innovations shaping the future of the industry
- An optional study trip abroad, where you will experience different hospitality and tourism models and practices first-hand while engaging with fellow students and faculty at a European institution
Career development
Global tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, contributing over 10% to global GDP and supporting 1 in 10 jobs worldwide (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2024). With the hospitality and tourism sectors rapidly evolving particularly in areas such as sustainable operations, digital guest experiences, and data-driven service management, the demand for skilled, globally-minded professionals continues to grow.
This creates exciting opportunities for graduates who are equipped to manage diverse teams, streamline sustainable operations, and deliver high-quality customer experiences in an international context.
Hospitality and tourism careers span multiple sectors including hotels and resorts, destination management, airlines, cruise lines, events, consultancy, and tourism boards in both the private and public sectors.
Roles you could progress into include:
- Hotel or resort operations manager
- Guest experience or quality manager
- Revenue or business performance analyst
- Destination development officer
- Sustainability coordinator in tourism or hospitality
- Tourism policy advisor
- Hospitality consultant or entrepreneur
You’ll also be well prepared to pursue further academic research or professional qualifications, or to start your own business with support from the University. After you graduate, our Careers and Employability Service offers dedicated help and advice for up to 5 years as you grow and shape your career.
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.
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