Bachelor of Science (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up)Awarded by: University of Sunderland, UK

Programme Objectives

This programme brings an international flavour to degree-level studies in one of today’s faster growing industries.
Students will gain the skills and the knowledge that are increasingly in demand by employers worldwide.
There are exciting opportunities in managing and developing tourism and hospitality businesses.
Students will study highly relevant modules that cover strategic planning for tourism and leisure, international hospitality management, urban tourism and more.

This Programme is Designed

• To provide rigorous academic learning in the field of international tourism and hospitality management.
• To enable students to develop key areas of knowledge and expertise necessary for both employment in the tourism and hospitality industries worldwide and for life-long learning.
• To enable students to develop transferable skills and to improve their own learning and work performance.
• To contribute to the regional, national and international economies by providing tourism and hospitality education and training for graduate entrants to the tourism and hospitality industries.
• The overall objectives of the programme aim to maximise both the intended student learning experiences and the student's achievements evidenced by successful completion of the programme of study.

Benefits of the Programme

During the programme, you will develop wider skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving, application of numbers, use of information technology, and improving your own learning and work performance.
These will not only help you launch your career but also provide a framework for lifelong learning.

Why University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland places its 20,000 students at the heart of everything it does, providing life changing opportunities for a diverse and vibrant learning community.

Sunderland is an internationally connected university, with 18 educational partners in 12 countries. Almost a third of our students study for a Sunderland degree off-campus in their own country – meaning the University is regarded as a pioneer in transnational education. In addition our international reach is growing and we attract students to Sunderland and to the University of Sunderland in London from over 100 countries.

The University is acknowledged as one of the UK’s top providers of Transnational Education with over 6,500 students studying for University of Sunderland academic awards with quality assured partners in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Germany, Kenya, Uzbekistan and Trinidad.
Our student support and research-informed curriculum mean learners develop the skills and flexibility employers are looking for, and the behaviours and values that contribute towards social responsibility and citizenship.

Our research has been classed as 'world leading' in 10 subjects and 'internationally excellent' in an additional three subjects, by the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include some or all of the following:

• Written assignments
• Practical exercises, fieldwork and field study visits
• Seminar presentations
• Major project

Awards

Students who successfully complete all the requirements will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management by the University of Sunderland (UK). In addition, graduates from this programme are entitled to use the designatory title BSc (Hons) after their name.

Progression

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will gain entry to Master of Science Tourism and Hospitality awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK.