Hospitality Management MA / PG Diploma
The hospitality/tourism industry is a vast global dynamic industry which is constantly developing and expanding.
There are many diverse career opportunities available and a masters degree will improve your chances of success and career progression.
These programmes aim to develop your knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry and the environment in which it operates and to develop a critical awareness of current issues and new insights in the area of professional practice. Our former students can be found throughout the world working in a variety of senior management positions in many different sectors of the industry.
Why study this subject at UCB?
UCB is a well-established and internationally renowned provider of Hospitality Management programmes. The Postgraduate Centre at George Street is a dedicated teaching and study facility designed to develop management skills for the hospitality industry. Our postgraduate degrees are awarded by the University of Birmingham and have a strong industry and commercial focus on contemporary issues facing managers in the field of hospitality.
The teaching team on the programme have a wealth of industry experience to draw from. Regular involvement with industry as well as academic research keeps them up to date with current issues. Many of the team also teach in different countries around the world where we deliver the block programme which provides them with a global perspective of the industry.
Assessment
A wide range of assessments are used to assess the skills you will develop including group work, presentations, online debates, report writing, industry research projects, seminars and just one exam.
Overseas Residential Study Visit
Part of your programme of study includes a five day study trip to carry out research for your assessment. Recently we have been to Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, Florence, Barcelona, Krakow and Rome. The cost the trip is included in your tuition fees.
How long will you study?
PG Diploma: Normally one academic year
MA: Normally one academic year plus up to six months for dissertation
These programmes can also be studied part-time.
Degree programmes accredited by the University of Birmingham . Visit the Awarding of Degrees page for more information.