International Hotel Management MSc - 2019/0

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 7

Final award and programme/pathway title

MSc International Hotel Management

Subsidiary award(s)

Award	Title
PGDip	International Hotel Management
PGCert	International Hotel Management

Modes of study

	Route code	Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time	PKA61017	180 credits and 90 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management

Programme Leader

RAMAKRISHNAN Sumeetra (Hosp & Tour)

Date of production/revision of spec

25/11/2021

Educational aims of the programme

The programme aims to provide a high quality, vocational education which is intellectually rigorous and up-to-date, as well as relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and other professionals in the hospitality industry.
In addition to subject-specific knowledge, the programmes aim to develop generic management skills necessary to be effective in today's challenging business environment.
The programme has a business management orientation related to the hospitality sector and draws upon a range of cognate areas of study to explain and analyse the particular sector.
It takes an integrated approach so as to provide a coherent exploration of the inter-relationships between the various components.
By way of elective modules, students on the programme can specialise in particular aspects relevant to their backgrounds, interests and aspirations.
The programme is international in scope and coverage, and lecturers draw upon the most recent research to inform their teaching.
The programme aims to develop students as independent and reflective learners, able to continue their learning once in their chosen professions in the hospitality industry.

Programme learning outcomes

	Attributes Developed	Awards	Ref.
A systematic, in-depth understanding of the development, issues and influences relevant to the student's chosen area of study in management	K	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
A high level of theoretical and applied knowledge of the management, operation, organisation and provision of business or service sector education	K	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An understanding of the research process	K	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An understanding of the issues and influences relevant to the student's chosen area of study in management	K	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An understanding of the theory and its application in the management, operation, organisation and provision of business or service sector education	K	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An ability to independently critically evaluate approaches and techniques relevant to management in the sector concerned	C	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An ability to evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on own/others' work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies	C	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An ability to demonstrate high level learning and problem solving abilities in the range of modules studied	C	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An ability to conduct research and produce a high quality Dissertation: this includes the ability to select, define and focus upon an issue at an appropriate level; to develop and apply relevant and sound methodologies; to analyse the issue; to develop recommendations and logical conclusions; to be aware of the limitations of the research work	P	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An ability to identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and therefore to propose new areas for investigation, new problems, new or alternative applications or methodological approaches	P	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
A range of generic skills relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals, irrespective of their sector of operation. These will include analysis and synthesis, oral and written communication, computing/IT literacy, critical reasoning, data analysis, organisation and planning, problem solving, independent and group working and research	T	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An awareness of ethical dilemmas likely to arise in research and professional practice and an ability to formulate solutions in dialogue with peers, clients, mentors and others	T	PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An understanding of and ability to evaluate some approaches and techniques relevant to management in the sector concerned		PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An ability to evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on own/others' work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge		PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An ability to demonstrate learning and problem solving abilities in the range of modules studied		PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An ability to identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and therefore to propose new problems		PGCert, PGDip, MSc
A range of generic skills relevant to the needs of managers, particularly in oral and written communication, computing/IT literacy, critical reasoning, data analysis, organisation and planning, problem solving, independent and group working		PGCert, PGDip, MSc
An awareness of ethical dilemmas likely to arise in professional practice		PGCert, PGDip, MSc

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Full-time

Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7

Module code	Module title	Status	Credits	Semester
MANM024	ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR:PSYCHOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE	Compulsory	15	1
MANM042	STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF INT'NL HOTEL COMPANIES	Compulsory	15	2
MANM243	REVENUE MANAGEMENT	Optional	15	2
MANM297	ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOR BUSINESS	Compulsory	15	2
MANM309	ETHICS AND CSR	Optional	15	2
MANM387	DISSERTATION	Core	60	2
MANM393	HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM OPERATING SYSTEMS	Compulsory	15	1
MANM386	RESEARCH METHODS	Compulsory	15	1
MANM394	BUSINESS PLAN FOR HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS	Optional	15	2
MANM327	START-UP VENTURES IN HOSPITALITY	Optional	15	2
MANM321	STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	Optional	15	2
MANM311	CURRENT ISSUES IN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT	Optional	15	2
MANM469	SERVICES MARKETING FOR EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY	Compulsory	15	1

Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7

All modules compulsory in Semester 1, choice of two optional modules in Semester 2, from the listed optional modules

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics	N
Professional Training Year (PTY)	N
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY)	N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme)	N
Study exchange (Level 5)	N
Dual degree	N

Quality assurance

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https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2019/0 academic year.