Course description
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management is part of the Strathclyde Business School. It has 15 academic staff.
The Department is an international leader in hotel, hospitality and tourism education, undertaking research of international quality in its field in its field, with a high international reputation in industry circles. The Department is a leading institution for tourism and hospitality research and home to a number of academics who are leaders in their field.
Tourism
Tourism is a major item in international trade and a significant contributor to the GDP of many developed and developing countries. Its importance of tourism as a significant growth industry and the linchpin of national and regional economies is widely recognised. However, the industry also brings social, cultural and environmental costs to a destination. The basic aim of the MSc in Tourism is to present and develop a critical perspective towards tourism as an industry, but also as a discipline.
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (formerly The Scottish Hotel School) has long recognised that none of the traditional academic disciplines alone provides the necessary knowledge and expertise for tourism administration and management. An interdisciplinary approach is essential, making tourism an ideal subject for multidisciplinary postgraduate study.
Target Market
The course aspires to reflect the highest academic standards in a rapidly-developing field of study, and to provide an excellent student learning experience in a friendly and multicultural environment. Students are encouraged to participate in the active scholarly life of the Department.
The course seeks a balance of applications from Scotland, Europe and overseas. All degree-equivalent and tourism-related experience is welcome. The course is intended for non-tourism graduates who wish to gain a respected postgraduate qualification in the tourism field.
Course structure
The taught part of the course consists of ten modules (five compulsory, five optional). Students can select options from the range of postgraduate tourism and hospitality classes offered by the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Successful completion of ten modules leads to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma. In addition to the modules, MSc students also undertake a dissertation of 15,000 to 20,000 words.
Compulsory Modules
* International Tourism
* Tourism Products Marketing
* Tourism Policy and Organisations
* Research Methods
* Tourism Project Appraisal
Options
* Tourism in Developing Countries: Issues and Policies
* Tourism Planning in Developing Countries
* Human Resource Management in Tourism and Hospitality
* International Human Resource Management for the Tourism and Hospitality Industries
* Education and Training in Hospitality and Tourism
* Hospitality Finance and Control (two semesters)
* Hotel Operational Management
* Strategic Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries
Further Information
Study Modes
The course is available full-time or part-time (over two academic sessions), with exams in January and May. The dissertation must be submitted by September.
Assessment
Assessment is by a mix of written assignments (essays, reports) and formal exams (typically 40/60 split).
Start Date and Duration
The course starts in late September and takes nine months for the Diploma; 12 months for the MSc.
