Masters Degrees (Hotel)

Our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers a fresh, dynamic outlook, unsurpassed industry connections, a leading international reputation and a remarkable track record in graduate employment.

Our innovative MSc in Hotel Investment and Asset Management is the only programme of its type in the UK, and addresses the needs of the contemporary hospitality sector.

Students of this Masters will experience the industry from a new perspective, which in turn will allow them to have a more professional dialogue with their future employers.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The traditional owner/operator model that has historically dominated the hotel sector has radically transformed in recent years. Meaning that a singular hotel may be owned, leased, managed and branded by separate parties.

This split between ownership and operations has resulted in a growing chasm of expertise between the owner and the operator of a hotel.

Our MSc in Hotel Investment and Asset Management will equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to bridge this gap and address the current and emerging “real world” challenges that face the hotel sector.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme is studied full-time over one academic year and part-time students must study at least two taught technical modules per academic year. The following modules are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that not all modules described are compulsory and may be subject to teaching availability and/or student demand.
-Research Methods
-Hotel Investment and Finance
-Strategic Marketing and Brand Management
-Hotel Facilities – Development and Management
-Business Plan for Hospitality and Tourism
-Hotel Asset Management
-Revenue Management
-Strategic Human Resource Management (Hospitality)
-Project Management
-Current Issues in Hotel Development and Management
-Hotel Design
-Strategic Management of Hotel Companies
-Business Plan or Dissertation

EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

-To provide a high-quality education that is intellectually rigorous, up-to-date, and relevant to the needs of future managers, executives and professionals in the Hospitality Industry
-To deliver a business management orientation related to the hotel business, and draw on a range of cognate areas of study to explain and analyse this particular sector
-To pursue an integrated approach as to provide a coherent view that explores the interrelationships between the various components of the programme
-To offer elective modules, allowing students to pursue an extra element of specialisation relevant to their backgrounds, interests and/or career aspirations
-To explore an international perspective both in scope and coverage
-To utilise up-to-date information that draws on the stimulus of the School’s recent research activities
-To provide students with the basis for developing their own approach to learning and personal development

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

Following completion of the programme, students should be able to:
-Critically evaluate the development, characteristics, issues and influences relevant to strategic hotel management
-Analyse and debate theoretical and applied knowledge in the management, operation, organisation and provision of hotels
-Evaluate critically a wide range of approaches and techniques relevant to the strategic management of hotels
-Evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on their own/others work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies
-Demonstrate high level learning and problem solving skills
-Conduct research and produce a high quality report: this includes the ability to select, define and focus upon and issue at an appropriate level; to develop and apply relevant and sound methodologies; to analyse the issue; to develop recommendations and logical conclusions; to be aware of the limitations of research work
-Identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and to propose new areas for investigations/ new problems / new or alternative applications and methodological approaches
-Display a range of skills relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals irrespective of their sector of operation, particularly in the areas of analysis and synthesis, communication and presentation skills, computing skills, critical reasoning, data analysis, organisation and planning, report and essay writing skills, interactive and group skills, research skills
-Handle ethical dilemmas likely to arise in management, research and professional practice and to formulate solutions in dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and others

Knowledge and understanding
-Critically evaluate the development, characteristics, issues and influences relevant to strategic hotel management
-Analyse and debate theoretical and applied knowledge in the management, operation, organisation and provision of hotel
-Evaluate critically a wide range of approaches and techniques relevant to the strategic management of hotels
-Evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on their own/others work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies

Intellectual / cognitive skills
-Demonstrate high level learning and problem solving skills
-Conduct research and produce a high quality report: this includes the ability to select, define and focus upon and issue at an appropriate level; to develop and apply relevant and sound methodologies; to analyse the issue; to develop recommendations and logical conclusions; to be aware of the limitations of research work
-Identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and to propose new areas for investigations/ new problems / new or alternative applications and methodological approaches

Professional practical skills
-Handle ethical dilemmas likely to arise in management, research and professional practice and to formulate solutions in dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and others

Key / transferable skills
-Display a range of skills relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals irrespective of their sector of operation, particularly in the areas of analysis and synthesis, communication and presentation skills, computing skills, critical reasoning, data analysis, organisation and planning, report and essay writing skills, interactive and group skills, research skills

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

We often give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities.

In addition to the hugely enjoyable and satisfying experience, time spent abroad adds a distinctive element to your CV.

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Our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers a fresh, dynamic outlook, unsurpassed industry connections, a leading international reputation and a remarkable track record in graduate employment.

Drawing on our research expertise and industry connections in this field, this programme will encourage you to confront and manage the strategic issues and challenges facing the modern international hotel industry.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This programme is designed exclusively for students who already have qualifications or experience in hotel management to enhance and deepen their existing knowledge, understanding and skills.

The Masters in Strategic Hotel Management is an intellectually rigorous programme, drawing on a range of our subject and industry experts, that is relevant to the needs of future senior managers, executives and professionals in the hotel industry.

An integrated approach gives you a truly international perspective on the strategic aspects of hotel management. The programme also offers you the opportunity to pursue specialisation through optional modules that reflect your interests.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme is studied full-time over one academic year and part-time students must study at least two taught technical modules per academic year. The following modules are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that not all modules described are compulsory and may be subject to teaching availability and/or student demand.
-Research Methods
-Strategic Marketing and Brand Management
-Hotel Investment and Finance
-Hotel Operations Analysis
-Strategic Human Resource Management
-Strategic Management Of International Hotel Companies
-Revenue Management
-Project Management
-Business Plan for Hospitality and Tourism
-Asset Management
-Event Operations
-Innovation and New Product Development
-Research Dissertation
-Applied Dissertation
-Business Planning Dissertation

EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

-An in-depth exploration of the strategic management approaches, techniques and skills required for senior management positions in the hotel industry that builds on the underpinning knowledge of operational management that has been obtained by study at an undergraduate level. This will involve the study of national, international and global hotel chain operations in their various forms
-A high quality education, which is intellectually rigorous and up-to- date, as well as relevant to the needs of future managers, executives and professionals in the hotel industry
-A business management orientation related to the hotel business drawing on a range of cognate areas of study to explain and analyse this particular sector
-An integrated approach so as to provide a coherent view that explores the interrelationships between the various components of the programme, but at the same time by way of optional modules to permit students to pursue an extra element of specialisation relevant to their backgrounds, interests and/or career aspirations
-An international perspective both in scope and coverage
-Up to date information that draws on the stimulus of the school’s recent research activities
-Students with the basis for developing their own approach to learning and personal development

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

Following completion of the programme, students should be able to:
-Critically evaluate the development, characteristics, issues and influences relevant to strategic hotel management
-Analyse and debate theoretical and applied knowledge in the management, operation, organisation and provision of hotels
-Evaluate critically a wide range of approaches and techniques relevant to the strategic management of hotels
-Evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on their own/others work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies
-Demonstrate high level learning and problem solving skills
-Conduct research and produce a high quality report: this includes the ability to select, define and focus upon and issue at an appropriate level; to develop and apply relevant and sound methodologies; to analyse the issue; to develop recommendations and logical conclusions; to be aware of the limitations of research work
-Identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and to propose new areas for investigations/ new problems / new or alternative applications and methodological approaches
-Display a range of skills relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals irrespective of their sector of operation, particularly in the areas of analysis and synthesis, communication and presentation skills, computing skills, critical reasoning, data analysis, organisation and planning, report and essay writing skills, interactive and group skills, research skills
-Handle ethical dilemmas likely to arise in management, research and professional practice and to formulate solutions in dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and others

Knowledge and understanding
-Critically evaluate the development, characteristics, issues and influences relevant to strategic hotel management
-Analyse and debate theoretical and applied knowledge in the management, operation, organisation and provision of hotel
-Evaluate critically a wide range of approaches and techniques relevant to the strategic management of hotels
-Evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on their own/others work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies

Intellectual / cognitive skills
-Demonstrate high level learning and problem solving skills
-Conduct research and produce a high quality report: this includes the ability to select, define and focus upon and issue at an appropriate level; to develop and apply relevant and sound methodologies; to analyse the issue; to develop recommendations and logical conclusions; to be aware of the limitations of research work
-Identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and to propose new areas for investigations/ new problems / new or alternative applications and methodological approaches

Professional practical skills
-Handle ethical dilemmas likely to arise in management, research and professional practice and to formulate solutions in dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and others

Key / transferable skills
-Display a range of skills relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals irrespective of their sector of operation, particularly in the areas of analysis and synthesis, communication and presentation skills, computing skills, critical reasoning, data analysis, organisation and planning, report and essay writing skills, interactive and group skills, researchskills.

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

We often give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities.

In addition to the hugely enjoyable and satisfying experience, time spent abroad adds a distinctive element to your CV.

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This Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management program gives you the tools to answer the call of the dynamic and global hotel resort and restaurant industry, which will reward you with career opportunities in any destination around the world.

Canada's hotels, resorts and restaurants are world-renowned and their standards have become global benchmarks to which many successful organizations aspire. The basis of the unique Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management courses are these standards and a deep-rooted connection with multinational hotel, resort and restaurant organizations.

This program features integrated academic and experiential learning opportunities, which see you managing Centennial College's restaurant and hotel operations as you prepare for a 14-week field placement with one of our global hospitality partners.

Whether you are coming into this program with a background in another industry or leveraging this program as professional development for your present career in hospitality, your decision to attend Centennial College ensures meaningful connections to faculty members who have been carefully selected from our incredible industry as well as the opportunity to widen your network.

Career Opportunities

Program Highlights
-This Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management program is so hands-on that it features a range of exclusive experiential learning opportunities.
-Your classrooms include new state-of-the-art facilities such as a restaurant, cafe, four operational hotel suites, and culinary and bake labs.
-The offering's practical learning experiences ensure that you are ready for the field upon graduation.

Articulation Agreements
-Glion Swiss Hospitality Management School - Switzerland
-IMI International Management Institute - Switzerland
-Les Roches International School of Hotel Management - Switzerland
-Les Roches International School of Hotel Management- Spain
-Royal Roads University - Vancouver
-University of Guelph, Ontario
-*Vancouver Island University - Vancouver Island
-*Vancouver Island University: This program articulates directly to the Bachelor of Hospitality Management program at Vancouver Island University, allowing you to also complete a degree in an additional 2 years. //www2.viu.ca/calendar/Business/bachelorhospitality.asp

Career Outlook
-Hotel Manager
-Restaurant Manager
-Food and Beverage Manager
-Convention Services Assistant
-Resort Manager
-Revenue Manager

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This specialist MSc course develops ambitious students to become future leaders of the hospitality and tourism industry. Successful applicants will normally have a very good bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or tourism management and a minimum of one year's relevant work experience. It is accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development Programme Accreditation System (EPAS).

You will build on your previous studies and work experience and develop your ability to think strategically across core management disciplines. You will have the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area. You will benefit from the strong relationships that the school has with industry professionals worldwide.

Our unique Bacchus Mentoring Programme gives you one-to-one support from a senior professional, who will help you to develop your professional skills and advise you on your future career.

See the website http://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/international-hotel-and-tourism-management/

Why choose this course?

- The Oxford School of Hospitality Management is ranked top in the UK and seventh in the world for hospitality management education (Taylor Nelson Sofres, 2013).

- You will frequently engage with industry experts through our range of events and international visiting speaker programme that provide you with opportunities to interact with professionals, employers, academics, students and alumni. This helps you to develop your networking skills and gain useful, global contacts for the future.

- In a recent survey, 100% of our students said they would recommend us to potential students (PTES 2014).

- You will be mentored by a leading senior figure from industry, who will help with your professional development.

- Our dedicated Careers Centre provides you with extensive support in securing graduate jobs and placements. They invite leading hospitality employers to visit the campus and recruit students.

- You will learn from recognised experts in their fields - those who write the books that support your learning.

- Learning and teaching is student-centred, participative and interactive. You will take part in workshops, seminars, lectures, case study analysis and one-to-one tutorials.

- You can customise assignments to suit your own interests.

- Practice and theory is integrated into your learning and assessment.

- An optional one-year, post-study sandwich mode consists of one year's full-time, paid, supervised work experience.

- Our students and staff come from all over the world. This gives you a multicultural learning and social environment in one of the world's great student cities, Oxford.

Teaching and learning

The innovative learning experience on this course includes multicultural group work, live case studies, the opportunity to create your own brand and an international visiting speaker programme. You will have the opportunity to be personally mentored by an industry leader.

The tutors are internationally renowned for their research and consultancy activities, and their excellent links with the hotel and tourism industry. They bring commercial expertise into the classroom to inform you of contemporary developments taking place in hospitality and tourism. Learning and teaching is very much student-centred, participative and interactive. You will take part in workshops, seminars, lectures, theatre role-plays, case study analysis and one-to-one tutorials.

Field trips

Each year, there is a series of field trips to events such as the World Travel Market and visits to destinations, attractions, hotels, museums and the corporate office of a leading international hotel company.

Attendance pattern

The full-time mode involves approximately 15 hours of staff contact time per week. In addition there is a significant amount of independent and group study time. You will therefore be expected to take a great deal of responsibility for your own learning and to manage your time effectively. Assessment is based predominantly on individual coursework and the dissertation.

Careers

After graduation from this course you will have excellent career prospects in hospitality and tourism – especially in the international hotel industry. Our graduates go on to work for the leading hotel brands in a wide range of roles either in the UK or internationally with companies like Accor, Compass, Carnival, Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Shangri-La, Mandarin Oriental, Marriott, Rezidor, Sodexho, Sol Melia, Starwood and TUI. Depending upon their prior experience, graduates have obtained supervisory/junior management positions and operational roles.

Some students choose an academic career by studying for a PhD with us, or in other universities. Our study programme provides students with excellent preparation for doctoral studies and careers in teaching in universities.

Free language courses for students - the Open Module

Free language courses are available to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students on many of our courses, and can be taken as a credit on some courses.

Please note that the free language courses are not available if you are:
- studying at a Brookes partner college
- studying on any of our teacher education courses or postgraduate education courses.

Research highlights

The Oxford School of Hospitality Management is ranked number one in Europe for hospitality research, and top in the world for research productivity (Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, March 2011).

We were recognised in the most recent research assessment exercise (RAE) as 'one of the leading hospitality research groups in the UK'.

Research areas and clusters

Our hospitality and tourism research areas include:
- consumer satisfaction
- education, careers and development
- environmental management and food studies
- entrepreneurship and small business management
- internationalisation and branding
- performance measurement and financial management decision making.

The school maintains a rigorous and dynamic doctoral programme leading to the higher degrees of MPhil and PhD. Postgraduate students join a supportive, friendly and multicultural research environment.

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Our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers a fresh, dynamic outlook, unsurpassed industry connections, a leading international reputation and a remarkable track record in graduate employment.

This programme combines our academic expertise with Surrey’s unmatched industry connections to provide you with an understanding of the operational, managerial and strategic issues involved in running successful hotel services worldwide.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Our Masters in International Hotel Management focuses on the operation, delivery and management of successful hotel (and hotel related) services worldwide.

An integral aim of the programme is to encourage you to consider hospitality management from a range of perspectives.

Successful hotels are increasingly recognising that they can thrive and gain real competitive advantage from the effective management of assets, competences and capabilities.

Through this programme, you will gain the ability to identify and understand the key decisions facing hospitality managers, as well as evaluate alternative approaches to the management of the areas mentioned above.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme is studied full-time over one academic year. It consists of eight taught modules and a dissertation. The following modules are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that not all modules described are compulsory and may be subject to teaching availability and/or student demand.
-Research Methods
-Hospitality Tourism and Events Operating Systems
-Hospitality Services Marketing
-Organisational Behaviour
-Accounting and Finance for Business
-Strategic Management of International Hotel Companies
-Dissertation
-Business Plan for Hospitality and Tourism
-Asset Management
-Consumer Behaviour
-Revenue Management
-Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
-Current Issues in Hotel Development and Management

EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme aims to provide a high quality, vocational education which is intellectually rigorous and up-to- date, as well as relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and other professionals in the hospitality industry.

In addition to subject-specific knowledge, the programmes aim to develop generic management skills necessary to be effective in todays’ challenging business environment.

The programme has a business management orientation related to the hospitality sector and draws upon a range of cognate areas of study to explain and analyse the particular sector. It takes an integrated approach so as to provide a coherent exploration of the inter-relationships between the various components.

In addition, by way of elective modules, students on the programme can specialise in particular aspects relevant to their backgrounds, interests and aspirations.

The programme is international in scope and coverage, and lecturers draw upon the most recent research to inform their teaching. The programme aims to develop students as independent and reflective learners, able to continue their learning once in their chosen professions in the hospitality industry.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge and understanding
-A systematic, in-depth understanding of the development, issues and influences relevant to the student’s chosen area of study in management
-A high level of theoretical and applied knowledge of the management, operation, organisation and provision of business or service sector education
-An understanding of the research process

Intellectual / cognitive skills
-Independently critically evaluate approaches and techniques relevant to management in the sector concerned
-Evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on own/others’ work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies
-Demonstrate high level learning and problem solving abilities in the range of modules studied

Professional practical skills
-Conduct research and produce a high quality Dissertation: this includes the ability to select, define and focus upon an issue at an appropriate level; to develop and apply relevant and sound methodologies; to analyse the issue; to develop recommendations and logical conclusions; to be aware of the limitations of the research work
-Identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and therefore to propose new areas for investigation, new problems, new or alternative applications or methodological approaches

Key / transferable skills
-A range of generic skills relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals, irrespective of their sector of operation. These will include analysis and synthesis, oral and written communication, computing/IT literacy, critical reasoning, data analysis, organisation and planning, problem solving, independent and group working and research
-An awareness of ethical dilemmas likely to arise in research and professional practice and an ability to formulate solutions in dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and others

Application and evaluation
-An understanding of and ability to evaluate some approaches and techniques relevant to management in the sector concerned
-An ability to evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on own/others’ work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge
-An ability to demonstrate learning and problem solving abilities in the range of modules studied

Synthesis and creativity
-Students will gain an ability to identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and therefore to propose new problems

Transferable skills
-Students will complete the programme with a range of generic skills relevant to the needs of managers, particularly in oral and written communication, computing/IT literacy, critical reasoning, data analysis, organisation and planning, problem solving, independent and group working

Ethical understanding
-Students will have an awareness of ethical dilemmas likely to arise in professional practice

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

We often give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities.

In addition to the hugely enjoyable and satisfying experience, time spent abroad adds a distinctive element to your CV.

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Why choose this MBA?

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a two-year part-time program designed especially for industry professionals wanting to advance their careers. To accommodate work schedules, courses take place once a month for 4 days over an extended weekend (Thu-Sun). The innovative course structure consists of pre-module, core module, and post-module periods enabling you to prepare before and after the 2-4 days on campus via e-learning.
All classes are conducted as interactive seminars in a stimulating learning environment, guaranteeing a high degree of collaboration and exchange with world-renowned faculty. Designed to support and inspire students in their learning process, the MBA courses employ a variety of resources and formats including books, online articles, case studies, and real-life examples taken from the industry. The program averages 18 months for completion, however study periods can be adjusted to fit your personal schedule, giving you maximum flexibility to study alongside your career. You will not only build a solid foundation in general management skills, but also have the opportunity to specialize in a specific field or industry. MODUL University Vienna has established research competencies in the fields of New Media, Public Governance, Sustainable Development, and Tourism and Hotel Development with a myriad of scientific achievements in basic and applied research. Specialized in these fields of expertise, the MBA faculty is comprised of renowned professors and experts who ensure an outstanding and thematically focused education. Courses are taught in English by an internationally experienced faculty. Furthermore, a 60% international student body provides a multicultural learning environment as well as manifold networking opportunities.
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration with MODUL University Vienna encourages out-of-the-box thinking and challenging existing limits and thought patterns and equips you with the skills to take your career to the next level.
MODUL University Vienna is an international private university in Austria owned by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the largest provider of private education in Austria. All programs are accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria.

Program Focus

The MBA concentrates on strategic analysis and planning, problem-solving, interdisciplinary skills, value-based management and critical thinking. It builds these skills upon a solid foundation of core business disciplines including human resource management, organizational behavior, accounting and finance, marketing and operations, and innovation and entrepreneurship. MBA students opting for a Major in Tourism and Hotel Development become equipped with skills in Resort Development and Management, Tourism Marketing Information System Design, Designing Tourism Experience as well as Strategic Marketing. Furthermore courses in the field of Hotel Asset Management, Forecasting and Benchmarking for Hotels as well as Hotel Real Estate Planning and Valuation are offered.

The ideal MBA Student

Students enrolled in the MBA with a Major in Tourism and Hotel Development come from all over the world and have different professional backgrounds (middle managers, destination managers etc). The industry professionals enrolling in an MBA study program are highly motivated, hold an academic degree (Bachelor or other comparable undergraduate degree), have a minimum of three years of professional experience and are fluent in English. For more details on the curriculum, the program’s faculty, and the admission criteria visit http://www.modul.ac.at, contact the MBA Program Manager Dr. Verena Peer [email protected] or the Admissions Office ([email protected]).


Program Start: Rolling Intake until January.

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General Information

The Master in Hospitality Management is ideal for both career changers who wish to move into hospitality, and for career climbers who are already in the field and wish to fast-track their careers. A bachelor's degree in studies related to business (Business studies, Law, PR, Marketing, etc.), engineering or tourism is required, as well as business English (test of level before acceptance for admission).

The Master in Hospitality Management offers two concentrations:
- Hotel managmenet
- Food & Beverage and Restaurant Management

Professional Opportunities

Hotel general management, marketing and sales, consulting and development, lodging, Food & Beverage, events.

Study Plan

The study plan includes theoretical clases, practical clases and masterclasses by international hotel and restaurant manager.

- Module 1: Professional induction in Food & Beverage service operations, food preparation operations and communication and public speaking. 155 hours.
- Module 2: Hospitality economics and finance. 6 ECTS, 150 hours.
- Module 3: Business research. 6 ECTS, 150 hours.
- Module 4: Strategic management. 12 ECTS, 300 hours.
- Module 5: Talent development. 6 ECTS, 150 hours.
- Module 6: Marketing. 6 ECTS, 150 hours.
- Module 7 A (concentration in Hotel Management): Food & Beverage management, room division management, hotel Real Estate and valuation, hotel facilities and design. 24 ECTS, 600 hours.
- Module 7 B (concentration in Food & Beverage and restaurant management): Food & Beverage cost control, Food & Beverage process management, event planning and management, Food & Beverage sales management. 24 ECTS, 600 hours.
- Final project. 6 ECTS, 150 hours.
- Industry Internship. 6-12 ECTS, 150-300 hours.

Internship periods

Industry internship once the classes are finished.

This internship leads to a real job opportunity and have a duration of 3 to 6 months. The school manages this process in order to arrange a personalized internship to each student either national or internationally.

Accreditation

The MHM is a professional master’s degree with qualification from EUHT StPOL and the University of Girona, choosing from:

- University Master’s Diploma in Hospitality Management by the University of Girona and by the University College of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts of Sant Pol de Mar.
- Official Master’s Degree in Tourism Management and Planning: concentration in Hospitality Management by the University of Girona and by the University College of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts of Sant Pol de Mar.

Faculty

The program includes industry guest lecturers from renown international hotel managers from distinguished hotel chains, as well as PhD and lecturers from international universities and operational teachers.

Admission and enrolment

- Send the information request.
- CV with focus on your educational background and professional experience.
- Personal interview with a representative of the Admissions Department.
- Application and enrolment form with all the documentation required.
- Pay the enrolment fee.
- Dormitory application form if required

The Admissions Department will inform you carefully about the requirements to access the Master in Hospitality Management and all the enrolment formalities.

For further information, please contact the Admissions Department at
+34 93 760 22 40 or [email protected]

Study grants and financing

EUHT StPOL has a study Help Fund for studies in its centre. The aim of this fund is to assist entrance for candidates to educational programs who for economic reasons have difficulty in enrolling. This help is adjudicated in the form of a percentage of the total basic or academic cost of the course up to 50% based on the academic background and purchasing power of the candidate and those financing the studies.

Beneficiaries of Grup Serhs grants:

The maximum amount of the aid added to the Serhs Grant will not exceed 50% of the academic or basic amount.

Non beneficiaries of Grup Serhs grants:

The maximum amount to be received is 50% of the academic or basic amount.

Some public institutions offer other aids:

MAE-AECI Scholarship (for students not members of the European Union).

Conpeht Scholarship.

Financing:

H-E StPOL has an agreement with different financial institutions so its students can get special conditions

There is an agreement with various financial institutions to obtain special funding for students EUHT StPOL:

Banco Sabadell - https://www.bancsabadell.com/cs/Satellite/SabAtl/

“la Caixa” - https://portal.lacaixa.es/prestamoshipotecas/prestamoshipotecas_es.html

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This course is a conversion course, it is ideal for graduates who would like to change subjects or career direction.
This Master's degree is intended to provide you with an advanced understanding of the hotel & food services industries and a managerial perspective of how to run such organisations. It is anticipated that after completing this course, you'll have the capacity to be involved in more analytical, developmental and strategic perspectives of the industries and will develop insights into the issues affecting these industries than at undergraduate level.

The emphasis of this course is on accommodation management, food & drink, and the food service sector. As such, this is a course with an operational management focus, although it will also provide you with the opportunity to identify and engage with selected areas of specialism within these industries such as revenue management, IT applications, and human resource management.

You will also have access to a wide range of extra curricula activities and qualifications, such as our visiting speakers programme including representatives from Hilton International, Shangri-la Hotels, Fairmont Hotels, Le Manior aux Quat Saisons and many more. You will have the opportunity to attend our annual hospitality student conference and to undertake added value courses such as the Wine and Spirits Trust Award, trips to the World Travel and Tourism Market, London and to participate in the HOTS Hotel Simulation package.

Placement

As part of this course you can take an optional minimum 30-week work placement giving you further hands-on experience and understanding of the industry. The placement will take place after the taught elements of the course are complete.

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This course has been designed as a conversion programme to prepare you for a successful management career in the international hospitality, events and tourism industry. You will be introduced to key concepts, including the psychology of tourism behaviour, how to create a marketing plan, hospitality operations and strategic financial management.

Our unique Bacchus Mentoring Programme gives you one-to-one support from a senior professional, who will help you to develop your professional skills and advise you on your future career.

The school holds a range of events that provide you with opportunities to interact with professionals, employers, academics, students and alumni. This helps you to develop your networking skills and gain useful, global contacts for the future.

See the website http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/courses/postgraduate/2015/international-hospitality--events-and-tourism-management-january-entry/

Why choose this course?

- The Oxford School of Hospitality Management is ranked top in the UK and seventh in the world for hospitality management education (Taylor Nelson Sofres, 2013).

- In a recent survey, 100% of our students said they would recommend us to potential students (PTES 2014).

- You will be mentored by a leading senior figure from industry, who will help with your professional development.

- You will frequently engage with industry experts through our range of events and international visiting speaker programme.

- Our dedicated careers office provides you with extensive support in securing graduate jobs and placements. They invite leading hospitality employers to visit the campus and recruit students.

- You will learn from recognised experts in their fields – those who write the books that support your learning.

- Learning and teaching is student-centred, participative and interactive. You will take part in workshops, seminars, lectures, case study analysis and one-to-one tutorials.

- A computer-based hotel simulation project will introduce you to the crucial links between financial, human resource, marketing and operations management.
- In the module Tourist Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Management you choose an attraction or museum, then research and write a marketing plan for the business.

- Researching and writing an academic journal article for the Contemporary Issues assignment helps to develop your research, analytical and academic writing skills.

- You can customise assignments to suit your own interests.

- Practice and theory is integrated into your learning and assessment.

- An optional one-year, post-study sandwich mode comprises of one year's full-time, paid, supervised work experience.

- Our students and staff come from all over the world. This gives you a multicultural learning and social environment in one of the world's great student cities, Oxford.

Teaching and learning

The innovative learning experience on this course includes multicultural group work, live case studies, the opportunity to create your own brand and an international visiting speaker programme. You will have the opportunity to be personally mentored by an industry leader.

The tutors are internationally renowned for their research and consultancy activities, and their excellent links with the hotel and tourism industry. They bring commercial expertise into the classroom to inform you of contemporary developments taking place in hospitality and tourism. Learning and teaching is very much student-centred, participative and interactive. You will take part in workshops, seminars, lectures, theatre role-plays, case study analysis and one-to-one tutorials.

Approach to assessment

Assessment is based predominantly on individual coursework and the dissertation.

Field trips

Each year, there is a series of field trips to events such as the World Travel Market and visits to destinations, attractions, hotels, museums and the corporate office of a leading international hotel company.

Attendance pattern

The full-time mode involves approximately 15 hours of contact time per week, but in addition there is a significant amount of independent and group study time. You will therefore be expected to take a great deal of responsibility for your own learning and to manage your time effectively.

Careers

After graduation from this course you will have excellent career prospects in hospitality and tourism – especially in the international hotel industry. Our graduates go on to work for the leading hotel brands in a wide range of roles either in the UK or internationally with companies like Accor, Compass, Carnival, Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Shangri-La, Mandarin Oriental, Marriott, Rezidor, Sodexho, Sol Melia, Starwood and TUI. Depending upon their prior experience, graduates have obtained supervisory/junior management positions and operational roles.

Some students choose an academic career by studying for a PhD with us, or in other universities. Our study programme provides students with excellent preparation for doctoral studies and careers in teaching in universities.

Free language courses for students - the Open Module

Free language courses are available to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students on many of our courses, and can be taken as a credit on some courses.

Please note that the free language courses are not available if you are:
- studying at a Brookes partner college
- studying on any of our teacher education courses or postgraduate education courses.

Research highlights

The Oxford School of Hospitality Management is ranked number one in Europe for hospitality research, and top in the world for research productivity (Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, March 2011).

We were recognised in the most recent research assessment exercise (RAE) as 'one of the leading hospitality research groups in the UK'.

Research areas and clusters

We are committed to ensuring that research output informs teaching and has a positive impact on industry, internationally. Our hospitality and tourism research areas include:
- consumer satisfaction
- education, careers and development
- environmental management and food studies
- entrepreneurship and small business management
- internationalisation and branding
- performance measurement and financial management decision making.

The School maintains a rigorous and dynamic doctoral programme leading to the higher degrees of MPhil and PhD. Postgraduate students join a supportive, friendly and multicultural research environment.

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Hospitality, travel and tourism generate 10% of global GDP and provide 277 million jobs (1 in 11 jobs) in the global economy. The ongoing growth of almost 4% out-performs growth in the majority of industry sectors – according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (2015).

The MSc in International Tourism and Hospitality Management has been developed in response to this rapidly growing market demand and is one of the first Masters of its kind offered by a Russell Group University in a globally recognised EQUIS accredited Business School.

The programme offers an international and intercultural experience preparing you for a career in the global marketplace.

You’ll have the opportunity to take up summer school opportunities with some of the Business School’s prestigious international partners including Kedge Business School (France), Zagreb School of Economics and Management (Croatia) and the University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Economics (Slovenia). You will also be able to gain international work experience during the winter break at one of the world’s most desired destinations, Dubai, a global city and business hub of the Middle East.

During semester two, you’ll have the option to undertake a field trip in locations such as South Africa, Dubai and other European countries and on completion of your first year you’ll be able to apply to work in some of the world’s leading employers, such as Marriott, IHG hotel group, Accor, Disney Resort Paris to name but a few.

Whatever options you select, you can be sure that our worldwide industry connections will enable you to study the hospitality industry from an entrepreneurial, international, operational and strategic management perspective. You will be taught by internationally acclaimed experts who use real life projects and case studies to ensure you leave Exeter with the best possible preparation for the next step in your career.

Study abroad and gain a second Masters qualification

The double degree option enables you to gain a second Masters qualification by studying for a year with one of our prestigious partner universities. For more information on this and other postgraduate study abroad opportunities, visit the Business School’s Study Abroad webpages. (http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/postgraduate/studyabroad/)

Programme structure

During the programme you will study modules (including the dissertation) totalling 180 credits. Please note that programme structures may be subject to change. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the Business School postgraduate module list http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/postgraduate/modules/ .

Compulsory modules

Recent examples of compulsory modules are as follows; Managing People; Research Methods; Marketing; Work Based Project and Hospitality Sociology and Economic Framework

Optional modules

Optional modules will be available under different pathways, some recent examples are as follows;

*Marketing pathway; E-Business; Environmental Purchasing; Critical Marketing; Supply Chain Management; Google Module and Study Field Trip

*Human resource management pathway; Employment Relationships and Law; International Marketing and Financial Analysis; Purchasing and International HRM and Study Field Trip

*Strategic and operational pathway; Logistics Purchasing; Multisite Operations Management and Logistics; Strategic Purchasing; Critical Marketing and Study Field Trip

*Events management pathway; Events Management; The Business of Events and Study Field Trip

*Tourism pathway; Tourism Business: Management Impacts and Evaluation; International Tourism Management and Development;

*Sustainable Tourism Management; Tourist Behaviours; Tourism, Policy and Strategy and Study Field Trip

Careers

Our Master’s programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. Employers expect advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge from their postgraduate recruits.

An MSc in International Tourism and Hospitality Management will enable you to develop the tourism, management and professional skills and subject expertise that will make you a valuable asset from day one of your career.

Careers in International Tourism and Hospitality Management

An MSc in International Tourism and Hospitality Management, with its emphasis on data analysis, strategy and sustainable and global thinking, prepares you to be a leader in international tourism and to develop a career in a variety of roles, including:

Hotel manager
Tourism officer
Tourism consultant
Marketing executive
Property analyst

Potential employers include international hotel chains such as Hilton, Holiday Inn, Radisson; smaller boutique hotels and eco-resorts; tourism authorities; government advisory boards; Destination Management Organisations (DMOs); National Parks and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). Increasingly, most employers in this area expect post holders to become involved with economic development, strategic planning and regeneration issues. The private sector, which includes private heritage sites, visitor attractions and leisure and conference companies, also provides a wide range of employment opportunities.

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This innovative course prepares you for management within various sectors of the worldwide tourism industry. The continued growth of this industry has brought about an increasing need for flexible and skilled managers able to operate at a global, as well as national and local level. In a rapidly changing tourism environment, you are grounded in the skills necessary for strategic analysis and the knowledge necessary for informed and flexible decision-making.

About the course

The course is designed to cater for local and international professionals within the industry who wish to gain the necessary qualifications and theoretical awareness to enabling you to advance your careers or operations. It will also appeal to recent international and home graduates who wish to acquire the specialist knowledge and qualifications necessary in order to manage tourism operations.

This programme has a core set of modules, with all of the functional business management modules delivered in Stage 1: People Management and Development, Decision Making for Managers (Finance and Accounting) and International Tourism Marketing. In addition, a Research Method module is designed to clearly contextualising research in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management. In doing so, this will enable the students to benefit from the growing research expertise of the subject group to assure a sound transition to Stage 2 where students will be required to evolve understanding into new spheres or deploy knowledge in more practical context.

At stage 2, there are two core modules 'Contemporary Themes: Tourism/Hospitality/Event Management provides students with opportunity to explore current trends and issues affecting an industry of their interest. The other core module is 'Live Project: Tourism/ Hospitality/Event Management' is designed to provide students with an insight into the nature of tourism, hospitality and event organisations through immersion in live project research. Students are also given the flexibility to create their curriculum by choosing three out of five optional modules. 'Project Management' and 'Residential Field Trip' modules are created to enhance practical skills at networking and applying theories to practice. The 'Ethical Dimensions of Tourism' and 'Crisis and Risk Management in Events' and 'Urban Regeneration' are developed to address the increasing concern for businesses in the areas of ethics and crisis management.

At Stage 3, students complete a research dissertation in the specialist area you have chosen. This provides the opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and evaluate the complex nature, structure and functional areas of the tourism, hospitality and event industries, and their global trends and implications in different geographical, economical and socio-cultural contexts.

This course provides a contemporary, critical, and international programme of study which guides students through the main debates, research, and techniques of the area of study. It provides the students with qualities, skills and qualifications thereby enhancing their employment opportunities and their career advancement. The programme team is committed to a philosophy of rigour and the provision of guided choice in the programme of study. A richness of approach will emerge not just from the teaching, but also from the international student cohort.

*A supplementary fee applies to the residential field trip.

Careers

We are preparing graduates for successful careers in the hospitality, recreation or tourism industries or in an associated government agency with an international, national or local focus. Graduates from the programme are employed by international hotel chains (Four Seasons Hotel, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, The Ritz Carlton, Starwood Hotel Group) in China, India Macau, Thailand and Great Britain, as well as working for independent hotels and Event Management companies in Great Britain. Other careers pursued by our Graduates include Recruitment Agents, Lecturers and entrepreneurs (travel company, import and export trading company).

Teaching methods

We offer a varied programme of teaching that includes facilitated seminars, practical workshops, projects for companies, web-based learning, case study analysis and traditional lectures. We also provide sessions by visiting staff, practitioners and consultants to give a varied perspective of the topics covered. You will be assessed through a variety of coursework including presentations, reports and projects. You will also be required to complete a dissertation and will be supported by a dissertation supervisor.

Structure

Core Modules
-Accounting and Finance in the Organisation
-Contemporary Themes: Tourism/Hospitality/Event Management
-Dissertation: BSITH
-International Tourism Marketing
-Live Project: Tourism/Hospitality/Event Management
-People Management and Development
-Research Methods for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Optional
-Crisis and Risk Management in Events
-Ethical Dimensions of Tourism
-Project Management
-Residential Field Trip
-Urban Regeneration

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The hospitality industry is growing rapidly throughout the world and employment prospects for graduates are excellent. This course will help you to start or develop your career in international hospitality.

The course is designed and delivered by an industry-experienced team of academic staff, with an international focus attracting students from around the world. The course supports you in developing a broad range of professional, technical and transferable skills required by the industry. You gain the theoretical background, skills and experiences to become a successful leader in the hospitality industry.

The range of modules taken ensures you develop as a well-rounded and transnational manager, capable of achieving business objectives across cultures. You also take a module on research methods to support your masters dissertation research project.

You also choose an option module based on your personal interests and development plan. This is designed to provide an in-depth exploration and critical understanding of an area of the hospitality industry, such as:
-Strategic resort hotel management.
-Hospitality service excellence.
-Managing profitable food and beverage operations.
-Talent management.
-Managing the property asset.

The course also includes a range of learning methods to improve your knowledge and professional experience, such as guest lectures from industry experts, online and video technologies, field trips and live consultancy projects with real organisations.

The work experience route involves a 12 month work placement in the UK or overseas. During your placement you improve your practical management skills and employability, gaining real experience in industry. We help you secure a placement by running employability workshops and have dedicated placement team to support you. Past students have had placements with world leaders in hospitality including:
-Ritz Carlton
-The Gleneagles Hotel
-Hilton hotels
-JW Marriott
-Conrad.

The course is based on the following principles:
-Excellent student experience.
-Business engagement and employability – through the work-related learning module and the industry mentor scheme.
-Flexibility – through option modules and the bespoke work-related learning module.

For more information, see the website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/find-a-course/msc-international-hospitality-management

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality.

Course structure

Full time. September start – typically 12 months or 24 with work placement. January start – typically 15 months.

Core modules
-Business and management strategy (30 credits)
-The global hospitality experience (15 credits)
-Leadership and management skills development (15 credits)
-Consumer behaviour, marketing and technology in hospitality (15 credits)
-Sales and revenue management (15 credits)
-Work-related learning (15 credits)
-Research methods (15 credits)
-Dissertation (45 credits)

Optional modules
You choose one from:
-Strategic resort hotel management (15 credits)
-Managing innovation and change in hospitality (15 credits)
-Hospitality project management (15 credits)
-Hospitality management consultancy (15 credits)
-Srategic financial analysis (15 credits)
-Strategic use of ICT for hospitality (15 credits)
-Hospitality service excellence (15 credits)
-Managing profitable food and beverage operations (15 credits)
-Managing the property asset (15 credits)
-Talent management (15 credits)
-Sales and revenue management (15 credits)

Assessment: essays; management projects; problem solving exercises; group work; dissertation.

Other admission requirements

If you do not meet the above criteria you can apply for the Graduate Diploma in Business and English. After passing this diploma we automatically offer you a place on one of our business-related masters degrees.

Work Experience Route
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

Non Work Experience Route
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below the required level we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

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The Strathclyde LLM in Climate Change Law & Policy will provide you with a timely qualification and highly specialised knowledge in an ever-growing field of law and policy.

The course is taught through a combination of two residential sessions at New Lanark Mill Hotel and at the University campus in Glasgow city centre.

The flexibility of the course allows you to undertake this exciting programme within one to three years while continuing with your current professional role.

It's a useful qualification for anyone working in areas such as government, international organisations, law firms and consultancies, the banking and insurance sector, electric utilities, and research, educational and advocacy organisations. It also provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates in law and other relevant disciplines to start out your career in an exciting growth area.

Study mode and duration:
- LLM: 12 months full-time; up to 36 months part-time
- PgDip: 9 months full-time; up to 36 months part-time
- PgCert: 4 months full-time; up to 36 months part-time

See the website https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/climatechangelawpolicy/

Expert teaching staff

The LLM is delivered by leading experts in the field of climate change law and policy coming from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. They'll provide you with practical insights and inside knowledge.

Venues

The first residential session will take place at the New Lanark Mill Hotel in New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located not far from Glasgow and Edinburgh. The second residential session will take place in Glasgow in the University's Technology and Innovation Centre. LLM candidates will be hosted in a nearby hotel, within walking distance of the Centre.

We believe that these venues will provide the perfect mix. A secluded environment during the first residential session will enable the group on the programme to get to know each oher. During the second session, participants will have the chance to experience the University and get to know the city.

Our students

The current cohort is made up of professionals from across the globe currently working in roles such as an administrative law judge, research associates and senior partner in law firms.

Learning & teaching

The LLM is delivered through a combination of distance learning using the University’s virtual learning environment and two compulsory weeks of seminar-based learning.

Each module can also be taken as a specialised course.

- September
You’ll attend an intensive one-week long (Monday to Saturday) residential session where you’ll follow two core modules:
- Climate Change & International Law
- Comparative Climate Change Law

- September to December
You’ll work from home on the assignments for the two above-mentioned modules and on a third core module - Research Methods & Skills.

- January
You’ll attend a second intensive one-week long residential session where you’ll follow two elective modules from:
- Equity & Adaptation or Carbon Markets & Climate Finance
- Forests, Land Use & Climate Change or Sustainable Energy Governance

- January to May
You’ll follow a third module chosen between Climate Change & Litigation and Climate Law & the Global Economy. Both are delivered entirely online. You’ll also work from home on the assignments for the two above-mentioned elective modules and the third online elective module.

- May to September
You’ll work on a dissertation, provided you’ve passed the necessary credits.

- October
If you’ve accrued the necessary amount of credits, you’ll be awarded the LLM in Climate Change Law & Policy.

Assessment

The course will be assessed mainly by written assignments.

Entry requirements

For the Strathclyde LLM in Climate Change Law and Policy we're in a position to waiver the official University post-graduate English language proficiency requirements. If you do not have a IELTS certificate, we will gauge your level of English on an ad-hoc basis in order to determine whether your level of English is sufficient. Since participating on the Strathclyde LLM in Climate Change Law and Policy does not require students to stay in the UK permanently, participants will be required to gain a visitor’s Visa, and not a student Visa (Tier 4).

Pre-Masters preparation course

The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparation course for international students (non EU/UK) who do not meet the entry requirements for a Masters degree at the University of Strathclyde. The Pre-Masters programme provides progression to a number of degree options

To find out more about the courses and opportunities on offer visit isc.strath.ac.uk or call today on +44 (0) 1273 339333 and discuss your education future. You can also complete the online application form, or to ask a question please fill in the enquiry form and talk to one of our multi-lingual Student Enrolment Advisers today.

Careers

The skills that you’ll acquire through the LLM in Climate Change Law & Policy will allow you to confidently move into the ever-growing field of climate change law and policy.

The course may be of interest to:
- professionals within the public sector already working in or interested to move into the energy/climate change field in national governments
- professionals within the private sector already working in or interested to move into the energy/climate change field within electricity utilities, in specialised law firms, in consultancy firms or in the banking and insurance sector
- professionals already working in or interested to move into the energy/climate change field within non-governmental organisations, research centres and academia
- recent graduates from relevant subjects keen to move into the climate change/energy legal and policy field

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Our School of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers a fresh, dynamic outlook, unsurpassed industry connections, a leading international reputation and a remarkable track record in graduate employment.

Our two-year Euromasters programme combines a comprehensive education in international hospitality management with the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience in the sector.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This programme addresses, from an international perspective, the various elements of the hospitality industry and their interrelationships.

You will graduate equipped with the skills to evaluate and analyse the international hospitality sector from a managerial, operational and organisational perspective.

The structure of our Euromasters programme includes the opportunity to undertake a placement in industry between the two years of study.

This experience gives students (particularly those with little prior work experience) a significant advantage in terms of employability upon graduation.

You will also, through optional modules and your dissertation, be able to tailor your education to your career aspirations.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme is studied full-time over two academic years. It consists of twelve taught modules and a dissertation. The following modules are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that not all modules described are compulsory and may be subject to teaching availability and/or student demand.
-Research Methods
-Hospitality and Tourism Operating Systems
-Hospitality Services Marketing
-Organisational Behaviour
-Financial Management
-Strategic Management of International Hotel Companies
-Revenue Management
-Intercultural Management in the International Hospitality Industry
-Asset Management
-Ethics and CSR
-Current Issues in Hotel Development and Management
-Business Plan
-Innovation and New Product Development
-Start-up Ventures in Hospitality
-Strategic Marketing and Brand Management
-Hotel Investment and Financial Management
-Strategic Human Resource Management
-Dissertation

EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

The aims of the new programme are to provide:
-A high quality education, which is intellectually rigorous and up-to-date, as well as relevant to the needs of future managers, executives and professionals in the hospitality industry
-A business management orientation related to the hospitality business drawing on a range of cognate areas of study to explain and analyse this particular sector
-An integrated approach so as to provide a coherent view that explores the interrelationships between the various components of the programme, but at the same time by way of elective modules permits students to pursue an extra element of specialisation relevant to their backgrounds, interests and/or career aspirations
-An international perspective both in scope and coverage
-Up to date information that draws on the stimulus of the School’s recent research activities
-Students with the basis for developing their own approach to learning and personal development

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge and understanding
-Critically evaluate the development, characteristics, issues and influences relevant to strategic hospitality management
-Analyse and debate theoretical and applied knowledge in the strategic management, operation, organisation and provision of hospitality services
-Evaluate critically a wide range of approaches and techniques relevant to strategic management in the hospitality sector
-Evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on their own/others work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies

Intellectual / cognitive skills
-Demonstrate high level learning and problem solving skills
-Conduct research and produce a high quality report: this includes the ability to select, define and focus upon and issue at an appropriate level; to develop and apply relevant and sound methodologies; to analyse the issue; to develop recommendations and logical conclusions; to be aware of the limitations of research work
-Identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and to propose new areas for investigations/ new problems / new or alternative applications and methodological approaches

Professional practical skills
-Handle ethical dilemmas likely to arise in management, research and professional practice and to formulate solutions in dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and others

Key / transferable skills
Display a range of skills relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals irrespective of their sector of operation, particularly in the areas of:
-Analysis and synthesis
-Communication and presentation skills
-Computing skills
-Critical reasoning
-Data analysis
-Organisation and planning
-Report and essay writing skills
-Interactive and group skills
-Research skills

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

We often give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities.

In addition to the hugely enjoyable and satisfying experience, time spent abroad adds a distinctive element to your CV.

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The MSc Real Estate is a conversion programme for graduates from other academic disciplines and is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It is one degree programme with three distinct pathways:
-Commercial/Residential Real Estate
-International Real Estate
-Hotel and Hospitality

All three pathways are viewed as a single cohort. The programme will provide you with all the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the real estate profession and will prepare you for the challenge of completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become a Chartered Surveyor.

The MSc Real Estate is available for full-time study only. Given the intensity of the programme, you are advised to live in or near Oxford. Please note this course has a September start only.

Come to our MSc Real Estate Visit Day to find out more about the programme and the University - http://rec.brookes.ac.uk/events/msc-real-estate-visit-days.html

Why choose this course?

All MSc Real Estate students will be paired with and mentored by a recent graduate from the programme who will support and help in careers' advice, study and professional development. The majority of the teaching staff are professionally qualified as Chartered Surveyors, Planners, Lawyers or Accountants, each of them is dedicated to providing excellent teaching.

Learning is enhanced by external speakers, field trips and management support from the industry, provided by seven of the major international real estate consultancies who sponsor the programmes: CBRE, Cluttons, Cushman & Wakefield, GVA, Jones Lang LaSalle, Knight Frank and Savills. The programme has always enjoyed a very successful level of graduate employment. Our students find employment in both the major international real estate consultancies and local firms.

The programme is well respected in all areas of the industry and we also have alumni in real estate management companies, banks, financial institutions, government bodies and corporates. The small cohort (about 40 students each year) means more individual attention, excellent group dynamics in lectures/discussions, good opportunities for socialising, sharing experiences, supporting each other and creating lasting friendships.

This course in detail

The MSc Real Estate comprises 11 or 12 compulsory taught modules (depending on your chosen pathway) and a structured Applied Real Estate Project. It provides you with a thorough grounding in the skills and expertise necessary for a career in real estate.

Each module, except one, is 10 credits and the MSc qualification is 180 credits.

Please note: as programmes are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the module list you choose from may vary from what is shown here.

Autumn Semester
-Valuation and Investment (10 credits - all pathways)
-Real Estate Law (10 credits – all pathways)
-Real Estate Economics (10 credits – all pathways)
-Integrative Professional Practice (10 credits – all pathways)
-Construction and Sustainability (10 credits – all pathways)
-Real Estate Management (10 credits – all pathways)

Spring Semester
-Corporate Real Estate (10 credits – all pathways)
-Real Estate Finance and Business Economics (10 credits – all pathways)
-Real Estate Development Appraisal (10 credits – all pathways)
-UK Planning and Development (10 credits – Commercial/Residential pathways)
-International Planning and Development (10 credits – International pathway)
-Real Estate Investment Strategy (10 credits – Commercial/Residential pathway)
-International Real Estate Investment (10 credits – International pathway)
-UK Real Estate Law (10 credits – Commercial/Residential pathway)
-International Real Estate Law (10 credits – International pathway)
-Contemporary Issues (10 credits - Hotel & Hospitality pathway)
-Corporate Risk Governance (20 credits - Hotel & Hospitality pathway)

Summer - The work required for this part of the programme can be undertaken away from the university with email and internet support.
-Applied Real Estate Project (50 credits – all pathways)
-Real Estate Markets (10 credits – all pathways)

The PGDip and PGCert are available as exit awards only; students need 120 credits for the PGDip and 60 credits for the PGCert.

Teaching and learning

The philosophy of the MSc programme is to provide you with a theoretical framework in the early modules and to build on this in the latter stages with practical, real life examples and case studies.

Learning methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project work and independent study. Teaching is organised around the component modules, involving a total of around 20 hours of teaching time per week over each 12-week teaching semester.

The semester system requires examinations to be taken at the end of each teaching period. It is a very intensive course and you undertake a substantial amount of private study and project work. The Real Estate Markets module draws together the different subjects taught on the programme and incorporates a number of field trips in the UK and Europe.

Careers and professional development

The MSc Real Estate programme at Brookes is highly respected in the profession.

In the case of UK students, it is normal for our students to secure employment before the programme ends. Most students work for the big international real estate companies in London, but our students have also been successful in securing employment in smaller niche practices in London or in other areas of the country.

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