This MBA in Global Business Administration with a specialism in International Tourism and Hospitality Management (with Placement Credit) develops your business foundations and applies them to tourism, hospitality, and related service industries. You’ll build leadership, finance, operations, and strategy skills, supported by an industry-focused placement credit option.
• Level: Postgraduate (MBA)
• Specialism: International Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Placement credit: Included as part of the programme pathway (where applicable)
• Delivery format: Not specified in the record—please confirm with the university
• Credits/award: Not specified in the record—please confirm with the university
• Language of instruction: English
• Tuition fees: Not provided in the record—please check the programme page
• Application deadlines: Not provided in the record—please check the programme page
• Start dates: Not provided in the record—please check the programme page
The programme combines core MBA modules with tourism and hospitality-focused study, plus an industry placement credit pathway.
Indicative curriculum areas (as listed in the record):
- Global Leadership Challenges: Leadership by Design
- Business Finance and Decision Making
- Managing Business Continuity in a Global Context
- Global Hospitality and Tourism Operations
- International Trade Law
Placement credit:
- The placement credit component is designed to recognise and apply relevant professional experience to your learning (subject to eligibility and programme rules).
Assessment and capstone:
- The record does not specify the final dissertation/capstone format. Please confirm the assessment structure (e.g., dissertation, project, or equivalent) on the programme website.
Academic requirements:
- A lower second class (2:2) honours degree (or equivalent), or a comparable professional qualification.
- Ideally, a minimum of two years management or supervisory experience.
- Applicants with significant work experience but without a formal Level 6 qualification may also be considered.
- Comparable professional or postgraduate qualifications may be accepted.
English language requirements (minimum):
- IELTS: 6.0 (overall)
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (total)
- PTE Academic: 64 (overall)
Documents typically required (not listed in the record—confirm with the university):
- Academic transcripts and degree certificate(s)
- CV and evidence of work experience (if applicable)
- Passport/ID
- English test results (if required)
- Any additional supporting documents requested by the admissions team
Deadlines and start dates:
- Not provided in the record—please check the programme page for current application windows.
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