BSc (Honours) Hospitality Business Management (top up)
UCAS code
NN2WAttendance
Full-time
One year full-timeAt 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