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BA (Hons) in International Hotel and Hospitality Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) in International Hotel and Hospitality Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a comprehensive degree program that provides students with a deep understanding of the hospitality industry, including hotel management, tourism, and culinary arts. The course covers various aspects of the industry, such as food and beverage service, front office operations, and event management. Students will also learn about the latest trends and technologies in the field, preparing them for a successful career in international hotels and resorts. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in this dynamic and exciting industry.

Additional Information

The course is taught by experienced professionals with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a training restaurant and bar, to gain practical experience. The program also offers opportunities for international study trips and work placements, providing students with valuable hands-on experience in the industry.

Experience the Best of Hospitality Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University is an excellent choice for students pursuing a degree in International Hotel and Hospitality Management due to its strong reputation in the field. The university has established partnerships with leading hotels and resorts, providing students with opportunities for work placements and networking. The campus is located in the heart of Cardiff, offering easy access to the city's vibrant cultural and entertainment scene. Additionally, the university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help support students financially.

Why You Should Study This Course

Hospitality is a vital sector of the UK economy, and as an industry, it has proven itself in the recent past to be both innovative, agile and resilient in the face of disease and natural disasters. Consequently, there is a strong need for specialist managers in the areas of operations, revenue management, innovation, digital skills, sustainability, and risk management. The skills acquired enable graduates to develop into senior managers in a relatively short period of time in a wide range of areas including employment in hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, licensed retail management, conference and event management, human resources and marketing within hospitality; plus hospitality sections within the armed services, contract, health service and welfare catering.

As such the hospitality industry offers a diverse range of career opportunities where graduates will be well-placed to secure managerial positions in the private, public, and voluntary sectors of the industry.

The BA (Hons) International Hotel and Hospitality Management and BA (Hons) International Hotel and Hospitality Management with Internship programmes have been designed to provide graduates with the range of skills and knowledge required for management positions in one of the largest employment sectors both globally and in the UK. The BA (Hons) programmes are accredited by the Institute of Hospitality. Successful graduates are eligible for licentiate membership of the Institute of Hospitality.

General Eligibility

Minimum three A levels. Grades CC to include a Science/Food/Nutrition subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Foundations of Hospitality

  • Culinary and Service Operations

  • Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality and Events

  • People Development within Organisations

  • Revenue, Costing and Budgetary Controls

  • * Module available through the medium of Welsh

  • Compulsory optional modules (pick one of the following) **

  • Practical Hotel and Hospitality Operations

  • Applied Business Spanish 1

  • Mandarin Chinese in Professional Contexts 1

  • French in Professional Contexts 1

2 Year 2

Compulsory:

  • Hotel Operations, Tactics and Decision-Making

  • Hospitable Events in the Third Sector

  • Research Design in Practice

  • * Module available through the medium of Welsh

  • Compulsory optional modules (pick at least one)

  • Consumer Behaviour for Tourism, Hospitality and Events

  • People Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events

  • Business Start-Up and Entrepreneurship


Options*:

  • Summer Work Placement

  • Technologies for Tourism, Hospitality and Events

  • Applied Business Spanish 2

  • Mandarin Chinese in Professional Contexts 2

  • French in Professional Contexts 2

3 Year 3

Compulsory:

  • Critical Hospitality

  • Sustainable Hotel and Hospitality Management in a Changing World

  • Strategic Leadership and Change Management

  • Dissertation, Enterprise Project

  • Consultancy Project OR Independent Research Project


Options*:

  • Resort and Stadia Management

  • Gastronomic Tourism

  • Marketing Communications in the Digital Age

  • Employee Resourcing and Volunteer Management

  • Destinations and Events

  • Spanish in Professional Contexts 3

  • Mandarin Chinese in Professional Contexts 3

  • French in Professional Contexts 3

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

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