COURSE CURRICULUM

The International Tourism Management postgraduate course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the strategic, operational, and financial aspects of tourism management, preparing them for senior roles in this dynamic global sector. Core modules cover strategic tourism market analysis, international live project management, leadership across cultures, strategic financial analysis, and sustainability leadership, ensuring students develop the skills needed to navigate complex organisational and industry challenges. The course also incorporates a postgraduate research project for MSc students, allowing them to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to investigate contemporary issues within tourism. In addition to core learning, students can choose from optional modules such as event strategy, strategic digital marketing, innovative enterprise, strategic human resource and people development, risk and disruption management, and performance data analysis, enabling them to tailor their studies to specific career goals. Opportunities for practical experience are embedded through optional placements and the postgraduate work placement module, giving students the chance to gain hands-on exposure in real-world tourism environments. By combining academic rigour, strategic insight, and professional practice, this course equips graduates to make an immediate impact in international tourism organisations, develop innovative solutions, and confidently assume leadership positions within the sector.