International Hospitality Business Management (top up) BSc (Hons)

- Top up your existing qualifications to an honours degree.- Study a robust programme of business and hospitality-specific modules.- Gain a qualification that combines research, theory, general business acumen and real-world work experience.This course has a reputation for producing high-calibre, well-rounded graduates. You can tailor the course to suit your career aspirations, with options to specialise in hospitality, culinary arts, conferences or events. Our flexible, responsive programme is designed for you in collaboration with our industry partners to meet the need for forward-thinking, innovative hospitality graduates who can strategically manage complex business operations.**How you learn**You are taught by lecturers with a rich industry background, from serving Her Majesty the Queen to opening a Michelin-starred restaurant. They bring considerable experience into the classroom with their research not only informs teaching, but also regularly appears in book chapters, conference proceedings and academic journal articles.Along with traditional lectures and seminars, as your learning progresses, you will deliver Dragons Den-style business pitches as well as undertake a consultancy project with a real-world hospitality organisation.**You learn through**- lectures- seminars- workshops- projects- practical sessions- essays- presentations- exams- reflective exercises- professional portfolio**Applied learning****Live projects**In your final year you consult directly with a hospitality business to resolve a real-life business issue. There is also a focus on business development, as you plan and pitch a hospitality venture to industry collaborators. The course also involves the planning and delivery of hospitality events, from Chinese New Year parties to pop-up restaurant concepts.**Networking opportunities**Industry interaction comes formally through visiting speakers and informally through our association with the Institute of Hospitality, our strong alumni network and the activities of our hospitality society. We're proud to be one of the founding partners of the Classroom to Boardroom event, which introduces you to a variety of stakeholders through the medium of round table discussions and networking activities.**Competitions**You're encouraged to participate in competitions which celebrate success within the industry. Previous students have been winners or finalists of The Young Guns competition, an industry award that recognises those who have excelled during their placement year. Student teams have also represented the university at the EMCup, a European hotel school competition, as well as many others.