BA Hons International Hospitality Management

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) offers a BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management, designed for students interested in international hospitality, tourism, and service industries. The course provides strategic awareness and practical expertise to manage international hospitality businesses and open doors to leadership roles within hotels, resorts, event companies, and beyond.

Program Duration: Three years, blending academic learning with industry exposure:

• Year 1: Focus on hospitality and business management foundations. Key areas: hospitality operations, service quality, business management principles, and understanding the international hospitality world. Develop self-confidence and adaptability in customer interactions.

• Year 2: Focus on management strategies and operational challenges. Modules may include financial management, human resource management, hospitality marketing, and event operations. International dimensions highlight how cultures influence hospitality practices worldwide.

• Year 3: Prepare for professional careers with advanced topics such as strategic hospitality management, sustainability, and global hospitality leadership. Includes an independent research project or dissertation demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills.

Curriculum Structure: Combines theoretical learning and experiential application:

• Learn key business and management principles applied to hospitality.

• Specialist modules in operations, marketing, sustainability, and leadership.

• Participate in research and consultancy projects connected to the industry.

• Gain real-life hospitality experience via work placements or partnerships.

Accreditation: UCLan is a well-known UK university, and the course aligns with professional standards in the global hospitality industry.

Campus Location: UCLan’s Preston campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, simulation rooms, and strong industry connections both in the UK and overseas.