International Hospitality Management with Digital Innovation MSc - 2021/2
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc International Hospitality Management with Digital Innovation
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | International Hospitality Management with Digital Innovation |
| PGCert | International Hospitality Management with Digital Innovation |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time with Distance Learning | PKA61138 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time with Distance Learning | PKA61141 | 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
09/09/2022
Educational aims of the programme
- Provide high-quality education, which is intellectually rigorous and up-to-date, as well as relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals in the hospitality industry
- Offer a business management orientation related to the hospitality business drawing on a range of cognate areas of study to explain and analyse the hospitality sector
- Apply an integrated approach to provide a coherent view that explores the interrelationships between the various components of the programme, but at the same time by way of elective modules permits students to pursue an extra element of specialisation relevant to their backgrounds, interests and/or career aspirations
- Provide an international perspective both in scope and coverage
- Offer up to date information that draws upon recent research activities
- Develop students as independent and reflective learners, able to continue their learning once in their chosen profession
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Critically evaluate the development, characteristics, issues and influences relevant to hospitality management | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Understand the importance of developing and implementing organisational strategies and plans, linking technological innovation and the values of a company to commercial performance | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Analyse and debate theoretical and applied knowledge in the management, operation, organisation, and provision of services in the hospitality sector | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Evaluate critically a wide range of approaches and techniques relevant to the strategic management of businesses in the hospitality sector | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Demonstrate high level learning and problem-solving skills | C | PGDip, MSc | |
| Conduct research and produce a high-quality project that includes: the ability to select, define and focus up an organisational issue at an appropriate level; develop and apply relevant and rigorous methodologies to analyse the issue, develop recommendations and logical conclusions and identify the limitations and scope of the project | T | MSc | |
| Identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and to propose new areas for investigations / new problems / new or alternative applications and methodological approaches | C | MSc | |
| Display a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executive and professionals irrespective of their sector of operation focusing on analysis and synthesis, communication and presentation skills, marketing, finance and operations, and research and critical reasoning | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Identify and manage ethical dilemmas likely to arise in management, research and professional practice and to formulate solutions in consultation with internal senior management, peers, clients and others | P | PGDip, MSc | |
| Understand the importance of different forms of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal and digital) and how and when to apply them | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Demonstrate ability to identify, analyse, and decide on courses of actions to resolve complex, unstructured problems using appropriate tools and technology | T | PGDip, MSc | |
| Develop group and team work skills | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Demonstrate creative thinking and competencies | T | PGDip, MSc |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time with Distance Learning
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)
Part-time with Distance Learning
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over two academic years, 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
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
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 |
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