International Tourism Management MSc at Middlesex University

With an ever increasing number of destinations worldwide opening up to and investing in tourism, our International Tourism master’s degree is ideally scoped to boost your career in this diverse and dynamic sector.

Why study MSc International Tourism Management at Middlesex University?

During this course, students develop their management knowledge and skills while strengthening their critical awareness of the current socio-economic, marketing and political challenges currently affecting the profession. You will gain industry insights and networking opportunities that will enhance your career — expanding your knowledge around management issues facing tourism in specialised international contexts. Core to the MSc is the active programme of field visits – including overseas trips where students have the opportunity to hear from expert speakers, attend seminar programmes and gain valuable networking opportunities.

The course is designed for graduates in tourism, geography, business and other social science degrees who are looking to acquire specialist knowledge and skills in tourism management. It is particularly relevant for international students who wish to further their career in tourism management within their home countries. It is also suitable for graduates who are interested in a research or an academic career.

Course highlights

• Students can uniquely blend options that are largely industry and practice focused with modules that are more orientated towards the social sciences
• Supportive academics with industry experience in industries such as air travel and the museum sector, as well as being research active in areas including volunteer tourism, cultural and heritage tourism, urban regeneration and service industries
• Field trips abroad that incorporate talks from professionals in the field and open up networking opportunities to students
• Benefit from our strong industry links with the Tourism Management Institute, the Tourism Society and the Institute of Travel and Tourism

What will you study in MSc International Tourism Management?

Located in the Department of Marketing, Branding and Tourism, you will have a unique opportunity to study all three subject areas together and apply this in the context of contemporary tourism management. The study of place branding is at the core of the Departments’ work, with several academics who are leading researchers in this field.

Core modules will help you develop your management knowledge and skills while strengthening your critical awareness of the current socio-economic, marketing and political challenges that will affect your profession. Optional modules provide more specific knowledge and skills alongside deeper insights into management issues facing tourism in specialised contexts. Students will have the opportunity to select four optional modules.

There are three different awards available for this course;

• PG Certificate route comprises two 30 credit modules
• PG Diploma route comprises two 30 credit modules and four 15 credit modules
• MSc route comprises two 30 credit modules, four 15 credit modules and a dissertation