Welcome to the Tourism & Hospitality Webinar · eTourism Lab at WTM - Tourism Routes and the Holy Grail Peter Long Former Chief Executive of TUI Group . . MSc International Hospitality

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Welcome to the Tourism & Hospitality Webinar

Dr Avital Biran Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management MSc Tourism Programmes Coordinator Faculty of Management

Dr Barbara Neuhofer Lecturer in Hospitality Management MSc Hospitality Programmes Coordinator Faculty of Management

The information on this presentation is correct at the time of recording 10.12.2015


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Bournemouth University overview Department of Tourism & Hospitality Our course portfolio: MSc Tourism Management MSc Tourism Management & Marketing MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management MSc Hotel & Food Services Management Work placements Research in the Faculty of Management Entry requirements Q & A


A Top University

Awarded a Queen’s

Anniversary Prize for Higher &

Further Education

93.5% of graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating*

“BU has over 17,000 students including 2,000 international students from 100 different countries”

Dedicated international support

*Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2013/14

First to be commended for student learning opportunities.


£200m

investment facilities

by 2018


School of Tourism Highlights

Department of Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism at BU was rated as joint 1st

in the UK, based on its internationally recognised research.

UN World Tourism Organisation

(WTO) Centre for Excellence High quality, industry-focused courses

with international recognition Paid work placements are available


BU is home to three of the world's top 10 tourism journals, ‘Tourism Management’, ‘International Journal of Tourism Research’ and ‘Tourism Economics’, and the leading international textbook, ‘Tourism Principles and Practice’.

Journals & publications

http://www.ippublishing.com/abstract_te.htm


Our course portfolio

Our courses aim at providing:

academic content geared to the professions

a student-centred learning environment

emphasis on intellectual achievement and employability

real business experience

an international perspective: o international students o international study opportunities o units with an international focus


Our course portfolio

Key facts

12-15 months full-time

Placement option available

September or January start

Study 6 units plus a dissertation

Postgraduate courses

MSc Tourism Management

MSc Tourism Management & Marketing

MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management

MSc Hotel & Food Services Management

Course fees: September 2016 entry

UK/EU: £7,000

Non-EU: £13,000

5% early bird discount on fees if you pay your tuition fee before or within seven days of enrolment

Course fees: January 2016 entry

UK/EU: £7,000

Non-EU: £13,000

Scholarships available from £2000


Tourism

Travel Services

Transportation

Recreation and

Entertainment

Food and Beverage Services

Accommodation

The world of tourism


Why tourism?

Tourism - key to development, prosperity and well-being


Why tourism?


Why tourism?


MSc Tourism Management

This course reviews a range of key issues, challenges and developments in tourism management, with particular focus on the relationships between tourism and the wider economic, environmental and socio-cultural context. Course content Tourism & Hospitality Principles & Practice Business Strategy & Finance Managing Organisations Tourism, Management & Society Managing Visitor Attractions Choice of one optional unit Dissertation

September 2016 January 2016

Career opportunities Senior management roles in Tour

operators, Aviation and cruise industries, Hotel chains.

Policy, Planning and Development for Government, NGOs, development agencies

Consultancy (public & private) Research, lecturing and teaching


MSc Tourism Management & Marketing

Career Opportunities Senior management and

marketing roles in destination management and marketing organisations

Airlines Tour operation companies Marketing research Branding agencies and

consultancies.

The course aims to establish your understanding of the principles of tourism marketing management, providing you with a framework upon which to understand business development and marketing planning. Specifically, it examines the relationships between the customer experience and marketing organisations, research planning, budgeting, marketing strategies and communication. Course content Tourism & Hospitality Principles & Practice Business Strategy & Finance Managing Organisations Marketing for Tourism & Hospitality eTourism Choice of one optional unit Dissertation

September 2016 January 2016


Industry focus Speakers, field trips and more

Mark Watson Executive Director

Christopher Rodrigues Chairman

Reconciliation through Tourism and Gamification in Kosovo

eTourism Lab at WTM - Tourism Routes and the Holy Grail

Peter Long Former Chief Executive of TUI Group


MSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management

This course is intended to provide you with both an advanced understanding of the Hospitality and Tourism industry as well as a managerial perspective of how to run such operations. Course content Tourism & Hospitality Principles and Practice Managing Organisations Business Strategy & Finance Hospitality Operations Management Issues in International Hospitality & Tourism

Management Choice of one optional unit Dissertation

Career opportunities Food & Beverage Associate Online Marketing Executive Front of House Supervisor Assistant Manager Sales & Export Manager Business Development &

Marketing Manager Research Assistant

January 2016 September 2016


MSc Hotel & Food Services Management

This Master's degree is intended to provide you with both an advanced understanding of the Hotel and Food Services industries as well as a managerial perspective of how to run such operations. The emphasis of this course is on accommodation management, food and drink and the food service sector. Course content Tourism & Hospitality Principles and Practice Managing Organisations Business Strategy & Finance Hospitality Operations Management Issues in International Hotel & Food Service Management Choice of one additional option Dissertation

Career opportunities Food & Beverage Associate Online Marketing Executive Front of House Supervisor Assistant Manager Sales & Export Manager Business Development &

Marketing Manager Research Assistant

January 2016 September 2016


Marriott Hotel Bournemouth

Welcome to the World of Hospitality



Induction Field Trip


What is hospitality?




• Hotel rooms, beds…



• Food…



• Atmosphere…



• People …



• Experiences …



Technology / Human

Sharing economy AirBnB

CSR / Sustainability Green hotels

Generation Y

Culture / Work Trends


Range of delivery methods, including E-Learning

Active and interactive learning environment

Emphasis on Self-Managed Learning

Units assessed via coursework

Wide range of assessment methods used

Combination of individual and group work

Delivery & assessment


Weekly study support lectures

Topics covered: analysing titles, essay-writing, report-writing, referencing

Weekly tutorial slots also provided High level of care shown to students:

Programme leader Programme administrators Unit tutors

Study support


Work placements

All our postgraduate courses offer the opportunity to undertake a work placement

o Minimum 30-weeks full-time

o Start your placement after the taught units are complete

o 3,000 reflective essay

o CAS issued for 24 months

o Help from experienced placements office staff - you’ll attend a ten-week block of seminars, covering writing a CV and a covering letter, completing an application form, performing well in interviews and writing reflectively.

“I achieved so much throughout my

placement, working for a great international company and helping me

climb the next level in my career.” Amit Ashok Pandit, India


Where do students go on placement


Study aboard options


Research is integral to all that we do at BU, all of our students being taught by people undertaking research and it feeding back into courses

Real-world research


Research degrees

We welcome applications for projects linked to any of our research areas

BU provides a range of fully-funded and match-funded PhD studentships to support outstanding candidates

For more information about our research themes and academic expertise,

visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research

Research degrees

Masters by Research (MRes)

Master of Philosophy (Mphil)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/business/research


Bournemouth University International College

Our courses Pre-Master’s Master’s Enhancement Programme Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme Preparatory English tuition

www.KIC.org.uk/bournemouth

http://www.kic.org/bournemouth


Entry requirements

All courses • Bachelor Honours degree 2:2

or equivalent (all subjects considered);

• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or successful completion of the Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme


Support available

Dedicated International Student Support Specialist International Student Support Officer providing dedicated one to one Academic and Pastoral support both pre and post arrival at BU.

Academic support Disability & Additional Learning Support Language Centre Library & Learning Support Study Support

o Academic writing o Critical analysis o Exam and revision techniques o Presentations o Referencing o Avoiding plagiarism

Health and wellbeing Chaplaincy Counselling Medical Centre


Bournemouth - a great place to study and live…


The surrounding area - a great place to study our courses…


Contact askBU Tel: 01202 961 916 Visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/askBU E-Mail: [email protected]

Any questions?

Find out more information: Meet BU in your country:

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international Local contacts in your country:

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives

Open Days: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/opendays Fees and funding: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding Course information:

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses

Scholarships: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/scholarships

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/opendays

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/scholarships

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Welcome to the Tourism & Hospitality Webinar · eTourism Lab at WTM - Tourism Routes and the Holy Grail Peter Long Former Chief Executive of TUI Group . . MSc International Hospitality