BSc (Honours) Hospitality Business Management (top up)

UCAS code

NN2W

Attendance

Full-time

One year full-time

At a glance

About this course

This course is based on the final year of our BSc (Honours) Hospitality Business Management. It allows you to top up your current qualifications to honours degree level.

You can apply for this course if you have a • higher national diploma • foundation degree • or equivalent in a relevant subject.

The hospitality industry is competitive, fast growing and international, currently doing £68 billion of business a year in the UK alone.

The course covers areas including • deluxe hotels • restaurants • designer bars • food service management • specialist catering for sporting and other events • budget hotels • quick service retail restaurants • pubs and bars • nightclubs • running your own business.

We designed this course to meet the challenges of the hospitality industry and we have a reputation for producing high calibre graduates.

Your learning involves taking part in • seminars • workshops • projects • laboratory sessions in our modern facilities at the City Campus.

International award
You can also complete an international version of this qualification which places greater emphasis on the global events industry.

Associated careers

You can find careers in management, consultancy and design in organisations such as • multinational hotels • leisure groups • independent restaurants • conference venues.

Our graduates work in roles and organisations including • human resources manager with Marriott Hotels • manager with Revolution bars • manager, Café Rouge • graduate trainee manager, MacDonald Hotels • front of house manager, Hilton Hotels.

You can also continue your studies on one of our postgraduate courses, which include
MSc/PgDip/PgCert International Hospitality and Tourism Management
MSc International Hospitality Management (distance learning)
MSc/PgDip/PgCert International Hospitality Management (full-time)

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality.

Course content

Modules

• strategic management • English for academic purposes or international hospitality and tourism marketing planning* • international hotel management • hospitality service and facilities management • hospitality management applications • professional studies or project*

* If you have an IELTS of less than 6.5 you must study English for academic purposes and professional studies.

Assessment

• coursework • examinations

Entry requirements

2014 entry requirements

Normally one from
• a HND or foundation degree in a relevant subject, with an overall merit profile from year two modules
• equivalent qualification in a relevant subject 

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

2013 entry requirements

Normally one from
• a HND or foundation degree in a relevant subject, with an overall merit profile from year two modules
• equivalent qualification in a relevant subject 

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

Fees

Home and EU students

2013/14 academic year

For 2013 entry, membership of a professional body is included in the course fee.

International students

2013/14 academic year

Typically £11,880 a year

2014/15 academic year

Typically £11,880 a year

How to apply

You apply for this course through UCAS.

Contact details

For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk