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International/EU: £16,385 or £17,885 (with work experience) for the course
January 2024
Course summary
- Seek out and develop a depth of knowledge and understanding of management theories and specialised aspects of the hospitality business.
- Critically evaluate and apply concepts to problems and issues in the international hospitality industry.
- Explore your own value and belief systems and share ideas with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, thus promoting internationalisation.
- Develop investigative research skills which will enable you to progress to research degrees or undertake consultancy.
The course is designed to provide you with the theoretical background, skills and experiences necessary to become successful leaders within the hospitality industry.
This course offers an optional work experience route including a 6-12 month work placement for students starting in September.
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.
Graduate View
'This course has given me the skills and confidence needed to further develop my career in hospitality. I have now secured a position as a general manager.'
Darren Saunby, MSc International Hospitality Management, 2017 graduate
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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.
The course is designed and delivered by an industry-experienced team of academic staff with an international focus attracting students from around the world. You are supported in developing a broad range of professional, technical and transferable skills required by the industry. You gain the theoretical background, skills and experiences to become a successful leader in the hospitality industry.
You learn through
- face to face experiences
- virtual or simulated active or experiential workshops
- seminars
- tutorials
- site visits
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Course leaders and tutors
Norman Dinsdale
Senior LecturerNorman is a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Business School. His specialities are Entrepreneurship, Food and Beverage Management, International Culinary Arts, Food Safe … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
The work experience route involves a 6-12 month work placement (September start only) in the UK or overseas. During your placement you improve your practical management skills and employability, gaining real experience in industry.
We help you secure a placement by running employability workshops and have a dedicated placement team to support you. Past students have had placements with world leaders in hospitality including Ritz Carlton, The Gleneagles Hotel, Hilton hotels, JW Marriott and Intercontinental Hotels Group, including Holiday Inns and Crown Plaza Hotels.
Live projects
The course includes guest lecturers from industry experts, the use and familiarisation with online and video technologies, field trips and the opportunity to participate in real life consulting projects.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- global hotel groups
- restaurant and pub chains
- contract catering companies
- conference and event organisers
- international leisure resorts
- airline and entrepreneurial organisations
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Intercontinental Hotels
- Hilton Hotels
- Disney
- British Airways
- The Compass group in the USA, Australia, Spain, China, Malaysia and the UK
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the international hospitality professional membership body for managers and aspiring managers who work and study in the hospitality industry.
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.
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Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
Normally an honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification
We welcome enquiries from people with substantial management experience but do not have the normal entry requirements. We may invite you for an interview to discuss your background, experience and qualifications. Through accreditation of prior learning (APL), you may be able to claim entry with credit or exemptions based on your existing qualifications, knowledge and experience. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
Work Experience Route
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills or equivalent.
Non Work Experience Route
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
If your English language skill is currently below the required level we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
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.
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.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business And Management Strategy | Credits: 30 |
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| Module: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing And Technology In Hospitality | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Dissertation | Credits: 45 |
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| Module: Leadership And Management Skills Development | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Research Methods | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Sales And Revenue Management | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: The Global Hospitality Experience | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Work Related Learning | Credits: 15 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary Issues In Tourism | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Hospitality Service Excellence | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Live Event | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Managing Profitable Food And Beverage Operations | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Managing The Property Asset | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Safety And Security Management In Tourism | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Strategic Financial Analysis | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Strategic Resort Hotel Management | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Talent Management | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Tourism And Globalisation | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Tourism, Culture And Society | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Visitor Attractions Management | Credits: 15 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course without work experience placement or £11,410 with work experience placement. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.
† 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 2023/24 is £16,385 for the course without work experience placement or £17,885 with work experience placement. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
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 Tourism and hospitality courses (PDF, 221.1KB)Legal information
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