BSc (Honours) Hospitality Business Management at Sheffield Hallam University

Gain a degree in international hospitality business management, with an initial foundation year to prepare for the course.

1. Course summary

• Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the Institute of Hospitality (IoH).
• Study a robust programme of business and hospitality-specific modules.
• Gain a qualification that combines research, theory, general business acumen and real-world work experience.

This course has a reputation for producing high-calibre, well-rounded graduates. You can choose to specialise in culinary arts, conferences or events. Our flexible, responsive programme is designed for you in collaboration with our industry partners to meet the need for forward-thinking, innovative hospitality graduates who can strategically manage complex business operations.

2. How you learn

The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.

You are taught by lecturers with a rich industry background from serving the Queen to opening new hotels and owning catering businesses who infuse teaching with research, industry expertise and passion for hospitality. You will be provided with a challenging and supportive learning environment where you will experience 'hands-on' practical learning combined with a traditional classroom environment.

You learn through

• lectures
• seminars
• problem-solving exercises
• presentations
• workshops and practical sessions in our state-of-the art facilities
• field trips
• site visits
• work with external organisations

In the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.