International Tourism and Hospitality Management

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PgCert | PgDip | MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management
Postgraduate

The postgraduate International Tourism and Hospitality Management course from Robert Gordon University has been designed in collaboration with industry, the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) and offers you the opportunity to gain professional expertise as well as an industry tailored and highly relevant Master’s degree.

The MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management course at Robert Gordon University recognises the importance of tourism and hospitality to national and international economies and the need for enthusiastic, competent managers to lead and inform the projected growth of the industry. A key focus of the course is on the development of digital skills to manage, communicate and sell to the target customer.

If you are considering a postgraduate study option starting in September 2025 or January 2026, then please be aware application deadlines are in place which may affect your first choice of start date or course selection.

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Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Mode of Attendance

  • Full Time

Start Date

September

Course Length

12 months

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Mode of Attendance

  • Full Time

Start Date

January

Course Length

14 months

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Mode of Attendance

  • Part Time

Start Date

September

Course Length

32 months

Mode of Study

  • On Campus

Mode of Attendance

  • Part Time

Start Date

January

Course Length

33 months

Stage 1

You will gain a thorough understanding and awareness of contemporary tourism and hospitality issues and learn how to plan and develop strategies within both domestic and international contexts. Your transferable skills of communication, teamwork and decision-making will be established.

Stage 2

You will continue to develop your specialist skills, in-depth knowledge and practical experience. You will present a written research proposal for submission, which will normally form the basis for the Master's dissertation or project. A four week period of professional industry experience is undertaken at the end of the taught modules.

Stage 3

You are given the opportunity to conduct a piece of substantive, independent, research in area of your own choosing within international tourism and hospitality. You can work with live-clients on industry focused projects or present a formal dissertation of 15,000 words.

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