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Course summary
- Convert your existing academic credits into a full honours degree
- Advance your skills, knowledge and career prospects in International Business and Hospitality Management
- Apply your theory in practical projects and learn from real world experience
- Graduate with the academic grounding and real-world expertise needed for a career in a wide range of International Business and Hospitality positions
- Learn specific skills to lead and manage in the world of hospitality and develop a strategic understanding of business and hospitality in a global context.
Aligned closely with our international business and hospitality degree programmes, this one year top-up course is designed in collaboration with our industry partners to provide you with an extensive range of career opportunities.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Your learning is geared towards the real-world application of theory and academic skills, and you are taught by lecturers with a rich industry background.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- guest speakers
- practical sessions
- workshops
- individual and group presentations
- reflective exercises
- projects
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Live projects
Live projects form a valuable part of your learning on this course. You will undertake a 20 credit module based on an events management topic, have autonomy to decide on your topic, and will be supported throughout the module with experienced tutors. The course involves planning and delivery of hospitality events from Chinese New Year parties to pop up restaurant concepts.
Field trips
You will have the opportunity to engage with industry through our specialist guest speakers and via tutors with extensive business and hospitality industry experience and through our association with the Institute of Hospitality.
Networking opportunities
As a student at Sheffield Hallam University you will benefit from being part of our vibrant student community. You will also be part of a student led society offering peer support and networking opportunities and have opportunities to engage with our strong hospitality alumni network.
Future careers
This course will prepare you for managerial roles within organisations such as
- multinational hotels
- leisure groups
- independent restaurants
- conference venues
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you’ll have access to theatre spaces that are fully equipped with lighting, a hi-fi sound system with a communication system, multiple screens, and spacious seating facilities. Our seminar rooms are also fully equipped with computer systems and communication facilities to promote lively discussion and collaboration with others, allowing you to develop your analytical and cognitive skills.
You’ll work with:
- Hospitality Management related databases such as Hospitality and Tourism Complete
- International Business related databases such as Global Edge
- Microsoft Office
Entry requirements
All students
Normally 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5 (i.e. a total of 240 credits) from any business, international business or other relevant qualifications. Students will have normally studied a qualification with relevant content at Level 4 and Level 5. Students whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate the entry requirements of the course to which they apply as well as meet the English competence requirements of an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four skills); or equivalent.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Academic And Professional Excellence (Pdp) | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Contemporary Issues In International Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Food Supply Chain Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Hotel Operational Analysis | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: International Business Research Project | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Strategic Management In International Hospitality And Tourism | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Business, management and enterprise courses (PDF, 269.9KB)Legal information
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