Programme Specification for International Tourism Management (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why Study International Tourism Management as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
International Tourism Management is delivered by the Business School at the University of East London and will appeal to all those who wish to work in the Tourism and Leisure Industries. Programme content reflects growth and the broad nature of International Tourism. Tourism related revenue contributes annually some $3.6 trillion to the world economy, which is the equivalent to 8% of world exports and 11% of the world’s GDP. Currently over 200 million people are employed worldwide in tourism related employment; the equivalent of 8% of the global workforce.The International Tourism Management pathway is designed to support that economy in light of London 2012 and beyond. The programme incorporates many established areas of management, such as marketing and finance, but also will focus on customer service and operations excellence, and strategic management.
Which modules will I study?
The degree comprises of 18 modules taken over three levels of study. International Tourism Management Modules include:
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You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for International Tourism Managment.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What can I combine with International Tourism Management?
Popular combinations include:
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International Tourism Management with Advertising (N8NN)
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International Tourism Management with Communication Studies (NPV9)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
What Career opportunities are open to me if I study International Tourism Management?
The International Tourism Management programme is designed to support future careers in the tourism and leisure sectors. The programme provides a broad understanding of tourism and the opportunity to focus on specific areas including cultural tourism, sports and event tourism, destination development and planning, and visitor attractions. It prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of public, private and not-for profit organisations in tourism and related industries such as culture, sport, events, hospitality and leisure.
Tourism is recognised globally as one of the largest industries and is expected to continue to grow in the future, thus offering many job opportunities in the UK and abroad ranging from managers, researchers and marketers to planners, agents and consultants.
Entry Requirements
280 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE Maths and English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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