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Programme summary for BA (Hons) Hospitality and International Tourism Management

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Ever wondered what makes a good customer experience? Or found yourself wishing for a warm reception? If you have, then studying BA (hons) Hospitality and International Tourism Management at RDBS could be the perfect degree programme for you.

Studying Hospitality and International Tourism Management at RDBS

With a long history of teaching hospitality and events management programmes matching industry-based learning with academic excellence, UEL's Royal Docks Business School gives you everything you'll need to fast-track your career. You'll be studying within one of London's most diverse business schools, based within the heart of the capital's Docklands - just a few minutes from some of London's most exciting venues from the 2012 Olympic site to the Excel centre and the 02 arena.

You'll gain an understanding of the nature and role of hospitality and tourism as a major global activity and its contribution to the economies of developed, emerging and less developed countries. You'll also develop theoretical knowledge in tourism planning, development and management and apply this knowledge in the ‘real world’ through experience on placement within the industry and via a range of on-site field trips.

What's included

  • Learn from a dedicated and enthusiastic team of permanent and guest lecturers
  • Take advantage of an optional placement year and gain valuable work experience
  • Access some of the capital's most dynamic venues through on site field trips
  • Travel abroad as part of our global scholars programme and share innovative ideas that contribute to a global society
  • Engage in a learning programme that's truly transformational, giving you the knowledge and opportunities to succeed in a global growth industry

Your future career covered

At the Royal Docks Business School we pride ourselves on giving you an unrivalled student experience - and one that will shape your place in the working world. With access to a rigorous academic knowledge base and the opportunities to apply that knowledge professionally, our degree programmes give you the best possible head start. And with career options opening doors to one of the largest global industries with job opportunities ranging from managers, researchers and marketers, to planners, agents and consultants, there's never been a better time to get ahead.

'Being at UEL has been a great pleasure for me, especially being a part of this multi-cultural experience.  I discovered so much, and made a lot of friends while working at UEL. Thank you UEL for taking the time to understand me, support and help me.  I’m so glad to be a graduate of UEL.'

Salah Mourad, RDBS past student


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