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Money MattersIndustry masterclasses, networking, UK or international work placements. Get a head start in your career with a course designed in collaboration with industry, and delivered by the experts.
There are endless opportunities in the international hospitality industry spanning everything from catering and tourism to events, hotel management and so much more.
Much of the knowledge, skills and operational experience gained on the BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management degree can pave the way for a career in business, marketing, human resource management or finance.
You’ll start preparing for your career on day one. During induction week, you’ll learn about the exciting opportunities ahead. Placements, volunteering, events – there are lots of ways to make your CV stand out if you’re prepared to make the most of them.
Our industry partners are with you every step of the way. You’ll learn first hand how the industry is...
3 years full-time
4 years with placement
4 years with overseas study
4 years with foundation
Opportunities in Manchester and beyond
We’ve packed our programme with valuable experiences to add to your portfolio, such as the opportunity to take part in a competition in your second year, with the winners attending the EMCup in Maastricht to compete against hospitality students from 40 European universities.
Our industry partners regularly give talks, either in person or digitally, and look for students to work with them at events or on placement. Previous students have shadowed the event coordinator for a 600-person ball at The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and worked with the HR team at Hotel Gotham. The only limit is how much time you can spare.
Academia meets the real world
We make sure you get a good mix of classroom work and practical sessions. One day you might be learning about operations in a lecture, the next you might be on a tour of a kitchen with the head chef. There are plenty of opportunities to learn practical skills, take our food product development lab, for example. Here you’ll learn all about menus, food waste and sustainability, and the cost implications of homegrown vs bought-in products.
Since this course has an international focus, you can study a language as one of your option units throughout each year with us. You’ll also be able to choose from other options in hospitality and tourism to help you personalise the course around your own interests and career goals.
After your second year, you can choose to go straight on to final year or go on a placement. We have great links with local organisations, and we can help you find opportunities all over the world. We’ll also support you throughout your time with the business.
Your final year research project is a chance to really show off your expertise and specialise in a subject. You can choose your own topic or base it on something you discovered on your placement.
Foundation Year
This course has a foundation year available. For more information visit the foundation year page.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Business School Impact System (BSIS)
EFMD Quality Improvement System
BIIAB
The Institute of Hospitality is the professional body for managers and aspiring managers working and studying in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry.
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
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Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
UK and Channel Islands full-time foundation year fee: £9,250 per year for the foundation year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
EU and Non-EU international full-time foundation year fee: £18,500 per year. When progressing from the pre-degree foundation year to the linked degree. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study)
Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Full-time fee: £18,500 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Compulsory estimate: £450
All of the books required for the course are available from the library or online. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. Students may also need to print some of their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300-£450 for a laptop, books and printing.
Compulsory costs include project printing and binding in the final year.
Optional estimate: £2,700
Estimated at £2,700 based on location, visa and so on.
Optional estimate: £75
Additional cost of approximately £75 for CHIA professional qualification (optional).
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Money MattersA degree in hospitality can lead to a number of graduate schemes and management careers. International hotels are one obvious destination for many hospitality students, and with restaurants, spas, and golf courses there’s lots of variety in a hotel career. But throughout the course you’ll also learn about the range of options in the wider sector.
Our graduates have gone on to achieve roles such as general managers, conference and events managers, food and beverage managers, bar and restaurant managers in companies such as Hilton, Disney and Leonardo Hotel.
You could think about roles in:
And with the international scope of the course, you’ll have the confidence to look for work anywhere in the world.
You can apply for the full-time option of this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s)N221
Institution code: M40
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