International Tourism Management

University of West London

Would you like a job where no two days are the same? This International Tourism Management degree opens the door to a career in this growing and diverse global industry. Developed with support from our network of sector professionals, this International Tourism course will help you gain the key business skills and industry knowledge relevant to an exciting range of careers within the sector. Throughout the course you will learn about:
• the structure and organisation of the tourism industry
• how the industry is changing and why
• customers needs
• development of new tourism products and services
• how new products and services are brought to the market.As one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, London is home to some of the leading international travel and tourism companies. UWL’s strong links with employers allow us to offer you unique insights and study opportunities including lectures, workshops, and assessments. For aspiring and ambitious students willing to work hard, this course provides a solid foundation for your move into management within the tourism sector.What you'll studyThe international tourism industry was worth around USD11 trillion in 2023 and is projected to grow to over USD18 trillion by 2032. It comprises a wide network of organisations in sectors including:
• transportation
• accommodation
• food and beverage
• travel
• tours
• attractions.To succeed in this constantly evolving landscape of business and tourism management, a successful manager needs comprehensive knowledge of this industry underpinned by a well-rounded skillset that enables them to deal with daily challenges. This course will help you develop these operational, management and communication skills in order to deliver an excellent customer experience. Throughout your studies, examples and case studies are taken from a range of different companies and organisations in the public and private sectors from all regions of the world. The diverse module options and the final year project will give you the opportunity to explore a particular area of interest which can help you identify and work towards your career goals.PlacementYou can choose to take this course with a work placement of 40 weeks (1400 hours) after Level 5. This can be in any sector of the travel and tourism industry, either in the UK or abroad. It will allow you to expand your network, gain paid experience and enhance your professional skills. Once our placement is over, you will return for your final year of studies.If you choose a course with a placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route. This is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree.The placement route for this course is open to UK students only.