You will explore the political, social, economic challenges facing the tourism industry, how innovation and entrepreneurship might provide solutions to these challenges and the impact this has on consumer behaviour. You will have the opportunity to gain Ôreal worldÕ experience by working with our industry partners on a Tourism Consultancy Project.
After completing the taught element of the course you will have the option to undertake a one year, paid work placement. You will be fully supported in finding a placement and supervised throughout by a member of our academic team.
Why choose this course?
- You will learn from recognised experts in their fields - academic who are actively researching in this area. You will frequently engage with industry experts through our range of events and visiting speakers.
- Researching and writing an academic journal article for the Contemporary Issues assignment helps to develop your research, analytical and academic writing skills.
- In a recent survey, 93% of Hospitality Management students would recommend Oxford Brookes to potential students (PTES, 2016).
- Our students and staff come from all over the world. This gives you a multicultural learning and social environment in one of the world's great student cities, Oxford.
- You will undertake a consultancy project, working with our industry partners, to identify innovative solutions to their current challenges. This is good preparation for your future career in the sector. You will be mentored by a leading senior figure from industry, who will help with your professional development.
- Learning and teaching is student-centred, participative and interactive. You will take part in workshops, seminars, lectures, case study analysis and one-to-one tutorials and have the opportunity to customise assignments to suit your own interests.Ê
- Our dedicated careers office provides you with extensive support in securing graduate jobs and placements. ÊAn optional one-year, post-study sandwich mode comprises of one year's full-time, paid, supervised work experience.
- You will become a member of the schoolÕs Bacchus Society, which will give you the opportunity to meet successful alumni and industry experts at exciting events such as the Bacchus Alumni Awards. Through the Society, you'll also get mentored by a senior industry professional who will help you to develop your career prospects and professional network.Ê
How this course helps you develop
This masters equips you for a career in the international tourism sector. This may involve working with international tourism businesses in the private sector, such as travel agencies and tour operators, or working in the public sector with local, or national tourism organisations, destination management organisations, or government agencies. You might also consider starting your own business, or social enterprise.ÊSome students choose an academic career by studying for a PhD with us, or in other universities. Our study programme provides students with excellent preparation for doctoral studies and careers in teaching in universities.
