International Hospitality and Tourism Management Top-up
About this course
**This course is accredited by the University of Warwick**
**OVERVIEW**
**The hospitality sector is becoming increasingly reliant on international visitors and partnering with the tourism industry. If you already have a background within these areas, our International Hospitality and Tourism Management top-up degree will sharpen your business skills and help you become an expert in tailoring hospitality services for visitors from around the world.**
Designed for anyone who has already studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), this hospitality and tourism top-up course will extend your knowledge by examining how businesses in these sectors work together, taking a strategic look at the future of the industries and how to develop a business that can respond to change. You will also have the opportunity to develop a specialism relevant to your interests and career aims through our variety of optional modules, exploring areas ranging from change management to global expansion.
University College Birmingham has outstanding links with the tourism and hospitality industries to support and enrich your studies. We are a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, while this top-up course is also accredited by the Institute of Hospitality.
**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**
- **Specialise your studies** – Develop specialist knowledge through your own research project and a variety of optional modules
- **Industry approved** – Gain professional recognition with a degree accredited by the Institute of Hospitality
- **Award-winning university** – Study at the University of the Year offering the best Student Support in the UK (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022)
**ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS**
This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, while University College Birmingham is a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism Centre of Excellence.
**PLACEMENTS**
We encourage students on our top-up course to gain work experience throughout your studies.
Employers we have worked with include Wequassett Resort and Golf Club (Massachusetts), The Savoy (London), The Peninsula (Hong Kong), The Sea Pines Resort (South Carolina), Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa (South Carolina), Ritz Carlton (Naples, Florida and Colorado), Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa (Ireland), Ashford Castle (Ireland) and The Greenwich Country Club (Connecticut)
**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
- Conference centre manager
- Theme park manager
- Event manager
- Tourist information centre manager
- Hotel manager (small hotel or deputy of larger hotel)
- Marketing executive
You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.
- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**
Modules
- Independent Research Project
- Strategic Financial Management
Plus two options from:
- Strategic Change Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Tourism Trends and Futures
- Global Expansion Strategies
Assessment methods
**Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk**
**TEACHING**
Example of a typical teaching week (up to 12 contact hours):
- **Large group teaching** – 4 hours
- **Smaller group teaching** – 5 hours
- **Tutorials** – 2 hours
- **Field trips and visits**
You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.
**ASSESSMENT**
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
- **Coursework** – 88%
- **Practical assessment** – 12%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Support for Students - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/scholarships-and-waivers/
Academic Excellence Scholarship - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/scholarships-and-waivers/academic-excellence-scholarship/
Sporting Excellence Scholarship - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/scholarships-and-waivers/sporting-excellence-scholarship/
The Uni
University College Birmingham
Hospitality and Tourism - BA/BSc
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