BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management

The BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management prepares you for management roles in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. By studying this programme you will acquire industry relevant knowledge and develop skills to help you plan and manage resources and enhance consumer experiences. You will be equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality industry and prepared for management careers with worldwide work opportunities. The course incorporates excellent links with industry partners and students enjoy subject related field trips e.g. ExCeL, London. In the first and second year of the course you will enhance your employment prospects by completing a work placement in the Hospitality industry; your tutor will work with you to identify your aspirations and to find a suitable placement, a number of placements lead to employment opportunities on Graduation.

We make sure that you have opportunities to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree – for example you can study at a greatly reduced rate for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH), which is essential for anyone wishing to work as a licensee in the UK. Work based practice and employability are key themes of this course and you will engage with industry experts throughout your studies, making sure that you are equipped to work within the contemporary hospitality environment and are able to meet the challenges of enterprise in the digital age. 

 

 

As a graduate of this course you will be able to:

• strategically analyse and evaluate the regional, national and international business environment and its impact on the local hospitality environment
• demonstrate the knowledge and enterprising skills required in managing an international hospitality function
• use industry-specific digital technology, in the context of developing and managing a contemporary hospitality business
• recognise and value the importance of the hospitality consumer, their needs, experience, and diversity, in both the operational and strategic contexts
• apply appropriate theoretical concepts to dynamic and diverse hospitality concerns such as gourmet restaurants, pub franchises or international hotels
• manage the complex relationships between the key industry players, whilst acknowledging the social responsibility of the 21^st century hospitality manager.

 

 

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^# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

• “Having chosen to undertake a degree at the University of Wolverhampton, I was happy to have my expectations exceeded on almost all accounts. A key focus during the course was the ability to fully understand the industry and also to gain the skills and knowledge that set me above others during the recruitment process.” - Amie 

• “I am convinced that the degree, and the knowledge I gained through it, gave me a fantastic platform for my development and opened up great career opportunities. I owe a considerable amount of my success to my lecturers. Combined with an unforgettable social life and lifelong friends, the years I spent there benefit me every day." - Louis

 

Hear from alumni, Charlotte Turley: 

I loved the field trips and the opportunities to connect with businesses through the many events and networking opportunities. However, my favourite memory is getting the letter of acceptance off the Disney World company which has always been my dream job and something that I never thought I could achieve. Having the support off my tutors especially Amanda who I met on day one and was so supportive of my dreams and achievements so it was great to be able to share my news with her and make her proud. I made some great friends who were extremely supportive throughout the whole process and we would be able to bounce ideas off each other and also had some great nights out, I remember one in particular for Halloween, which pushed me to be more social.

How did your course benefit your career?

At the beginning of my course, I was working in the retail industry as a supervisor at B&M and as I struggle with Anxiety, I did not want to make the career change as it meant a new start and learning something new. Starting the course especially with a placement year gave me the knowledge and encouragement to find a job within the hospitality industry which has led to my career development and allowed me to gain my Deputy Managers position. In addition, it also allowed me to apply for the position at Disney World which was an amazing opportunity.

What are the key responsibilities in your current job?

My main responsibility is leading and supporting the team at Holiday Inn Express, a busy city centre hotel in Birmingham. I am the main point of contact for the team and conduct recruitment, the on boarding process, team training and development and team conduct. I also support with ordering, contractors, rota scheduling and anything else that is needed throughout the day. I support my operations manager with anything that he needs as we run an extremely busy operation and support with any audits or visitors.

What would you consider to be your career highlight to date?

My career highlight would be developing one of our team members Amz. Amz started with us as a part time team member and due to his work ethic, he began to gain bigger contracts. I started working aside with Amz and created him a training programme which led to him getting a Team Leader role at our hotel. It was a proud moment to see him develop due to the training and guidance I provided and it is great to see how he has progressed over the year.

What advice would you give a potential student who is considering studying at the University?

University is a great experience that will allow you to grow and develop. When I applied for my position, it was very competitive however, having a degree gave me the competitive advantage over other candidates as it demonstrated that I was hard working and had a range of knowledge. I would advise getting a job within the industry to gain practical experience to support your learning. You might also consider whether a full time of part time route would be better for you as it can be very stressful working full time as well as full time education.

In just 15-30 words, describe your experience of the University?

It was a great experience that I feel allowed me to develop from a student to a woman in business. I feel a lot more confident, educated and proud because I was determined to achieve something and I made it happen which is also due to being a student at the University of Wolverhampton.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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