MBA in Global Hospitality and Tourism Management

This programme will appeal to you if you are a:

• Career climber currently working in the tourism and hospitality industry,
• Career switcher wanting to pursue a career in international tourism and hospitality management, or
• Graduate wishing to further your study

You will have an educational experience which integrates research, academic theory and real world business practice. The programme will provide you with the skills necessary to meet the demand for management professionals in the international tourism and hospitality industry. On completion of this degree, it is expected that you will be able to pursue careers in numerous areas including: the hospitality and tourism sector, destination management organisations; tertiary sector education in tourism and hospitality, consultancy (research) work in tourism and hospitality, or become entrepreneur.

Programme Structure

Phase I (4 months):

• Strategic Management and Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
• Destination Management
• International Tourism Policy and Development
• E-Tourism and Social Media in Tourism and Hospitality
• Advanced Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality
• Organisational Behaviour in International Tourism and Hospitality Organisations
• Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry
• Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management

Phase II (4 months):

Unpaid internship / field work

Phase III (4 months):

Capstone project

Entry requirements

You are expected to: 1) have a bachelor degree or equivalent preferably in tourism and hospitality or related discipline, and 2) demonstrate a strong command of English.You are expected to be at least 22 years of age.The total duration of the programme will be 12 months.

Medium of instruction: English

Contact Hours: 120 hours
Internship: 3 to 6 months