ObjectivesMBA International Tourism aims to equip the student with the analytical, strategic and policy making skills required for sustainable tourism management both within commercial business enterprises and also the public sector of the industry. The modules of this course provide specialist training in the practical skills of destination management and tourism impact assessment, competitive strategic analysis for tourism businesses and include an evaluative study trip to a tourism destination.
Entry requirementsTo be considered for the MBA International Tourism Programme you must normally hold:
* a good 2nd class Honours degree in a related Business or Management discipline or any other discipline that is acceptable to the Business School
* at least two years work experience after completing their undergraduate degree programme
Exceptions to this will be considered on an individual basis.
Academic titleInternational Tourism MBA
Course description
Future prospects
This programme is suited to graduates seeking career development and opportunities at management level within the travel sector, visitor attractions, tourist marketing companies and consultancies, educational institutions as well as public sector agencies such as national tourism organisations and regional tourist boards.
Course content
In addition to the core mandatory modules of the MBA programme, you would also be required to complete the following modules:
-Strategic Tourism Management
-Sustainable Tourism
-Tourism Culture and Society
-MBA International Tourism Dissertation
-or Company Internship and Report