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This program provides career flexibility and aligns with industry needs, as employers highly value graduates with broad sector knowledge and skills. The MA International Tourism and Hospitality Management develops agile, reflective, and critical thinking abilities essential for thriving in today's organizations. Students can leverage previous experience and certified learning to earn program credits. Uniquely combining two disciplines, the course features instruction from seasoned professionals who have published extensively in both fields, with the department recognized as an excellence center by the Institute of Travel and Tourism. Structured around four key pillars - digital, sustainable, innovative, and responsible business - students examine business functions through these lenses, gaining deep insight into 21st-century organizational challenges and opportunities. For instance, 7LI017 Tourism Planning & Development adopts a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable tourism, while 7LI019 Contemporary and Global Issues explores innovation, digital transformation, leadership, and emerging market trends, incorporating cutting-edge research from leading tourism scholars. The University of Wolverhampton maintains affiliations with ITT, ABTA, and ATHE. Course Objectives: The MA International Tourism and Hospitality Management prepares professionals for diverse career paths in traditional hospitality or tourism management sectors. Employability is embedded throughout the curriculum, with modules designed to develop industry-relevant skills and support ongoing professional growth. Practical components include live project simulations where students create feasible proposals for real locations, while entrepreneurial elements cater to those interested in tourism consulting, events, or travel operations. The program also serves as a foundation for academic careers, with graduates securing lecturing positions in UK higher education institutions and progressing to PhD studies, as the department attracts growing numbers of doctoral candidates in this field.
Entry requirements are subject to regular review. The entry requirements applicable to a particular academic year will be published on the University website (and externally as appropriate e.g. UCAS; English Language requirements are normally IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each area (unless otherwise stated) or equivalent accepted qualification. TOEFL overall score of 79 with no component score less than 21.