(MSc) Master of Science
International Hospitality Management
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Edge Hotel School
Colchester Campus
Masters
Full-time
MSC N286JS
10/05/2023
Details
Professional accreditation
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Admission criteria
A degree with an overall 2.2 or international equivalent in a Hospitality related undergraduate degree or a degree in a related subject area, including business, economics and management.
A degree in any area will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.0 overall, or equivalent, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components.
Course qualifiers
A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The
specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
None
Rules of assessment
Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.
Additional notes
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External examiners
Prof Paul Barron
Deputy Dean
Edinburgh Napier University
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
- To provide a programme of study that is built upon a partnership with employers, which meets the need of the modern hospitality industry, and provides for the enhancement of professional practice in a changing and complex international business environment.
- To provide students with the opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge of advanced concepts in the study of international management and organisations, specifically in relation to the Hospitality industry;
- To provide students with the opportunity to examine and critically analyse the impact and implications of the internationalisation of Management and Operations;
- To equip students with a knowledge of research methodologies;
- To provide a programme of study that will constitute a basis for and encourage students’ lifelong learning and skill development
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: A critical and analytical interpretation of the character of management within the international hospitality industry
A2: The contexts, both internal and external that underpin and contribute to the management of international hospitality management and organisations
A3: Epistemological and social scientific influences and interpretations of management, organisations and customers in the international hospitality industry
A4: An in-depth understanding of the nature, structure and skill requirements of the departments or areas which contribute to hospitality organisations
A5: A critical and analytical ability to select and implement different research methodologies so as to be able to undertake and deliver applied research
Learning methods
The learning outcomes are acquired through lectures, seminars, group and individual tasks, and directed independent study. The development of the Dissertation and the opportunity to engage with work-based learning in Wivenhoe House, the Schools commercial 4-star hotel, provides an opportunity for achieving an integrated understanding of the learning outcomes.
Lectures, seminars and workshops introduce the required theories and understandings to facilitate students’ exploration of the subjects. Directed independent study and reading, along with individual and group tasks, enable the further exploration of relevant areas. A range of industry engaged activities will provide students with the opportunity to contextualise their learning and apply it directly to the industry.
Students are expected to develop and expand the knowledge and understanding they acquire from the formal sessions by undertaking additional research and reading from relevant sources.
Assessment methods
The course is assessed through a combination of written assignments, reports and case study analysis as well as individual and group presentations, and a dissertation.
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: The capacity to appraise theoretical ideas
B2: The ability to assimilate and synthesise advanced theories and concepts from a variety of relevant sources
B3: The capacity to formulate logical and coherent arguments
B4: The capability to interpret and critically evaluate empirical evidence
B5: The ability to plan and undertake independent research applied to the international hospitality industry
Learning methods
Students are expected to undertake independent study and preparation for class activities which will involve reading and review of a range of academic and industry centric texts and sources.
Lecturers will provide support for all students and each student will be allocated an academic tutor who will review and support their development. Communication will be maintained with students through student support hours, appointments and email communication.
Skill B5 is acquired through the work that students undertake for the Dissertation.
Assessment methods
Skills B1-B4 are assessed via oral presentations and coursework assignments. The associated feedback provided enables students to reflect upon, and enhance their understandings and develop communication skills, analytical skills.
Skill B5 is assessed through the Dissertation, which also incorporates the other learning outcomes and is a core module on the programme
C: Practical skills
C1: To evaluate the strengths and limitations of different approaches to management within the international hospitality industry
C2: A critical and analytical interpretation of the character of management within the international hospitality industry
C3: A critical and analytical appreciation of the implications and impact of a range of management practices within the international hospitality industry
C4: To understand and be able to deliver a range of operational skills within the context of a commercial hospitality organisation
C5: To deliver well structured, well delivered and persuasive written documents and presentations
C6: The ability to plan and undertake independent research applied to the international hospitality industry
Learning methods
Practical and professional skills outcomes are achieved through discussions in lectures and seminars/workshops and through coursework assignments, which also necessitate the effective design of workflows and management of deadlines.
Students will also be involved in a range of industry engaged activities in which students will work with and gain knowledge from current industry practitioners through attendance at workshops and other industry focussed activities.
Students are also scheduled to undertake a short period of work and training in the Wivenhoe House (the commercial four-star hotel next to the Edge Hotel School) and will analyse and evaluate the live data from the hotel as part of their managerial development
Assessment methods
Practical skills are assessed through coursework assignments including reports, presentations and a dissertation.
D: Key skills
D1: Communicate ideas and arguments in a coherent and effective manner
D2: Use information technology (both generic and specific to the international hospitality industry) so as to be able to analyse both qualitative and quantitative organisation data
D3: Manipulate numerical data and apply appropriate statistical or financial techniques
D4: Problem solving and analytical skills
D5: Teamwork and Work Based Learning skills
D6: Time management, task prioritisation and working to deadlines
Learning methods
Key skills are achieved throughout the programme through coursework assignments, case studies, set readings and in-class exercises.
Assessment methods
Key skills are assessed throughout the course through coursework assignments, case studies, and formative and summative assessment