International Hotel Management MSc - 2020/1

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

19/01/2022

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

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
MANM309 ETHICS AND CSR Optional 15 2
MANM387 DISSERTATION Core 60 Year-long
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
MANM321 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Optional 15 2
MANM469 SERVICES MARKETING FOR EVENTS, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY Compulsory 15 1
MANM490 ACCOUNTING & FINANCE FOR THE SERVICE INDUSTRY Compulsory 15 2
MANM387 DISSERTATION Core 60 Cross Year
MANM386 RESEARCH METHODS Compulsory 15 2

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
Students starting the programme in February will undertake the below module 'Across Academic Years' rather then Year-Long:
MANM387
Students starting the programme in February will undertake the below module during the summer period rather then semester 1:
MANM386

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

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

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 2020/1 academic year.