International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience), MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	2 years	September, January	-	-

About International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience), MSc - at University of Portsmouth

The MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Professional Experience) is designed to develop your understanding of how the global tourism and hospitality sectors operate. It will equip you to effectively manage hospitality and tourism services, while fostering sustainable and forward-thinking approaches.

Blending business and management principles, the course prepares you to support the growth of tourism enterprises and destinations in ways that are both innovative and ethically responsible.

With its integration of theory and practical application, the course offers opportunities to work on real-world projects with industry clients and the possibility of a study trip to a European destination. The flexible timetable is typically condensed into three days per week, making it easier to combine your studies with part-time employment.

In addition to your academic learning, you'll undertake a professional placement in your second year to gain practical, hands-on experience within the industry. This valuable combination provides you with the insight, confidence and applied skills needed to contribute meaningfully to more sustainable tourism and hospitality practices that support communities and safeguard natural environments.

If you'd prefer not to do an additional placement year as part of your studies, you could apply for our MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management instead.

Course highlights

Build on your existing management and leadership skills, and tailor them to the global hospitality and tourism sectors
Condensed teaching across three days per week fits around your existing work and personal commitments
Our academics bring a wealth of international industry experience and research expertise to the curriculum
Take part in a year-long industry placement in your second year on the course
Tackle real-world challenges through case studies, simulations and industry projects
Our Applied Consulting module will allow you to work as part of a small team with fellow students to solve a business challenge set by a local or regional hospitality or tourism organisation
Further tailor your studies with optional units in areas like finance, communications and risk management
Authentic rather than traditional exam based assessments, which will immerse you in real-world challenges that your build practical, job-ready skills
Gain insights into sustainability, ethics and innovations shaping the future of the industry
An optional study trip abroad, where you will experience different hospitality and tourism models and practices first-hand while engaging with fellow students and faculty at a European institution

Career development

Global tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, contributing over 10% to global GDP and supporting 1 in 10 jobs worldwide (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2024). With the hospitality and tourism sectors rapidly evolving particularly in areas such as sustainable operations, digital guest experiences, and data-driven service management, the demand for skilled, globally-minded professionals continues to grow.

This creates exciting opportunities for graduates who are equipped to manage diverse teams, streamline sustainable operations, and deliver high-quality customer experiences in an international context.

Hospitality and tourism careers span multiple sectors including hotels and resorts, destination management, airlines, cruise lines, events, consultancy, and tourism boards in both the private and public sectors.

Roles you could progress into include:

Hotel or resort operations manager
Guest experience or quality manager
Revenue or business performance analyst
Destination development officer
Sustainability coordinator in tourism or hospitality
Tourism policy advisor
Hospitality consultant or entrepreneur

You’ll also be well prepared to pursue further academic research or professional qualifications, or to start your own business with support from the University. After you graduate, our Careers and Employability Service offers dedicated help and advice for up to 5 years as you grow and shape your career.

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree in any subject, or a masters degree in any subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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