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MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Why choose Herts?

  • Industry accreditations: The University of Hertfordshire is a member of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), and the Association for Event Management Education (AEME).
  • Employment prospects: Graduates work as hotel customer relations managers, travel agents, and airline staff for organisations including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Expedia Group, and TUI.
  • Flexible: The course is offered full-time only, with either a one-year or two-year option (which includes a placement or additional learning opportunities)
  • Entry requirements and key information

    The normal entry requirements for the programme are: 

    • An honours degree of at least 2:2 classification or better from a UK University; or 
    • The equivalent of the above from a recognised University overseas; or 
    • A degree-equivalent professional qualification approved by the Programme Leader; or 
    • A Pre-Masters Course recognised by the University. 
    • A postgraduate qualification from a UK university or its equivalent from a recognised overseas university 
    • Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor. 

    English Language entry requirements 

    In addition, all students for whom English is not their first language must produce evidence of their English Language proficiency. The standard required is an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band), or an equivalent score on a test recognised by the University of Hertfordshire. 

    This requirement will be waived if the student has completed an undergraduate degree at a university in the United Kingdom, or another. 

    All students from non-majority English-speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered: 

    • GCSE English language grade A-C 
    • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) 

    Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details. 

    Institution code

    		 H36

    School of study

    		 Hertfordshire Business School

    Course length
  • Full Time, 1 Years
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    Location
  • University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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  • Employability

    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 companies, import and export trading companies). 

    What job can I get?

    Graduates will be prepared to follow a career in events planning, hospitality, and tourism management as well as marketing, often working for event management organisations, large travel companies, hospitality businesses and airlines. Graduates will be equipped for this type of job thanks to the analytical skills and required industry and managerial knowledge that they will have acquired through their studies with us. These will support in decision-making, essential when working as managers of the tourism, hospitality, and event industries. 

    Work placement

    Our full-time MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with Extended Professional Practice program allows you to take on a 30-week work placement. 

Professional Accreditations

The University is a member of the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and the Association for Event Management Education (AEME). 

TMI logoAEME logoABTA logo

About the course

MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management has been designed to provide you with the enhanced skills and knowledge which are necessary to support key decision-making within the international tourism, hospitality, and event industries. The programme is underpinned by a strong theoretical base across several contexts relevant to tourism, hospitality and event management in contemporary international environments.​ A distinctive feature of this program is that it offers you opportunities to interact with current industry practitioners and therefore enables a hands-on approach. 

This course is offered as a full-time one year route.

The program is also offered as a full-time two-year route with Professional Practice or an Advanced Research Project.

  • MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with Extended Professional Practice (requires a minimum of 30 weeks of full-time work placement) 
  • MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management with  Advanced Project (provides a second, taught year with a project-based module

Why choose this course?

Our Postgraduate studies are sector-leading amongst over 100 Higher Education Institutions in the UK as evidenced by our extraordinary achievement: 

  • 6th in Business and Management in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, 2024)
  • 1st for Skills Development, 2nd for Support, Resources, Community and Assessment (Advance HE, 2023) 
  • The course offers comprehensive knowledge of the Tourism, Hospitality and Event industries.  
  • It is delivered by a very successful and internationally renowned team of experts, both in terms of their managerial experience and academic knowledge.   
  • It offers a balance of practical input and academic knowledge to support graduates' future careers within these industries.  
  • It provides opportunities to interact with current industry practitioners. 
  • Excellent academic and personal support and guidance from our very experienced Careers Service. 

What will I study?

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 on the topics covered. You will be assessed through various coursework including presentations, reports, and projects. You will also be required to complete a Management Research Report and will be supported by a Management Research Report supervisor. 

  • Level 7
    ModuleCreditsCompulsory/optional
    Research Methods for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management15 CreditsCompulsory
    Crisis, Risk and Recovery for Tourism, Hospitality and Events15 CreditsCompulsory
    Management Research Report60 CreditsCompulsory
    Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality and Events15 CreditsCompulsory
    International Strategic Leadership in Tourism, Hospitality and Events15 CreditsCompulsory
    Digital Transformation and Innovation in Tourism, Hospitality and Events15 CreditsCompulsory
    Financial Decision Making for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management15 CreditsCompulsory
    Contemporary Themes & Professional Development in THEM30 CreditsCompulsory

    • Key staff

    Dr Sofia Reino
    Programme Leader
    Find out more about Dr Sofia Reino

    Further course information

    Course fact sheets
    MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (Revised 2024) Download
    Programme specifications
    MSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (Revised 2024) Download
    Additional information

    Sandwich placement or study abroad year

    n/a

    Applications open to international and EU students

    		 Yes

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