University of Gloucestershire

Overview

The MBA in Global Business Administration with a specialization in International Tourism and Hospitality Management (with Placement Credit) at the University of Gloucestershire is designed to equip students with essential business skills tailored for the dynamic tourism and hospitality sectors. This program combines key MBA modules with a focus on the specific challenges and opportunities within the global hospitality and tourism industries, enhancing your leadership, finance, operations, and strategic abilities.

What you'll study

The curriculum integrates core MBA subjects with specialized tourism and hospitality coursework and includes an industry placement credit pathway, allowing you to gain practical experience. Key areas of study include:

• 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

The placement credit component is designed to recognize and apply relevant professional experience to your learning journey, subject to eligibility and program regulations.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this MBA program, applicants typically need to meet the following criteria:

• A lower second class (2:2) honors degree (or equivalent) or a comparable professional qualification.
• Ideally, a minimum of two years of management or supervisory experience.
• Applicants with substantial work experience but without a formal Level 6 qualification may also be considered.
• Comparable professional or postgraduate qualifications may be accepted.

Additionally, non-native English speakers must meet the minimum language requirements, which may include:

• IELTS: 6.0 (overall)
• TOEFL iBT: 80 (total)
• PTE Academic: 64 (overall)

Career prospects

Graduates of this MBA program will be well-prepared for a range of roles in the tourism and hospitality sectors, equipped with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of global business. Opportunities may include management positions in hotels, resorts, travel companies, and event management firms, among others. The inclusion of an industry placement enhances employability, providing valuable hands-on experience that employers seek.