It is widely reported that graduates with management expertise are essential to the ongoing growth and expansion of the tourism and hospitality industry. This add-on honours degree will prepare you for managerial and executive positions within the industry and you will develop transferable expertise which is recognised in the various industry sectors. A key management skill is the ability to identify and solve problems. On this programme you will develop a conceptual, systematic approach to problem-solving in the tourism and hospitality industry. You will learn to draw independent conclusions based on a rigorous, analytical approach to data and to communicate effectively at different levels. You will also learn about various management strategies and about the management of change in an organisation. Your communication skills will be enhanced, enabling you to communicate with self-confidence and clarity. You will be taught about IT, and in particular, about applications relevant to the tourism and hospitality industry. Learning about the structure and organisation of the tourism and hospitality industry – nationally and internationally – is also a component of this degree.

When you graduate, you may obtain employment in areas such as tourism, hospitality, retailing, education, banking, finance, insurance, management, business, administration and computing within industrial and commercial services sectors.