Gain a useful specialism within the hospitality industry.
Seek out and develop a depth of knowledge and understanding of management theories and specialised aspects of the hospitality business. Critically evaluate and apply concepts to problems and issues in the international hospitality industry. Explore your own value and belief systems and share ideas with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, thus promoting internationalisation. Develop investigative research skills which will enable you to progress to research degrees or undertake consultancy. The course is designed to provide you with the theoretical background, skills and experiences necessary to become successful leaders within the hospitality industry.

The course is designed and delivered by an industry-experienced team of academic staff with an international focus attracting students from around the world. You are supported in developing a broad range of professional, technical and transferable skills required by the industry. You gain the theoretical background, skills and experiences to become a successful leader in the hospitality industry.

You learn through

• face to face experiences
• virtual or simulated active or experiential workshops
• seminars
• tutorials
• site visits

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Work placements

The work experience route involves a 6-12 month work placement in the UK or overseas. During your placement you improve your practical management skills and employability, gaining real experience in industry.

We help you secure a placement by running employability workshops and have a dedicated placement team to support you. Past students have had placements with world leaders in hospitality including Ritz Carlton, The Gleneagles Hotel, Hilton hotels, JW Marriott and Intercontinental Hotels Group, including Holiday Inns and Crown Plaza Hotels.

Live projects

The course includes guest lecturers from industry experts, the use and familiarisation with online and video technologies, field trips and the opportunity to participate in real life consulting projects.

This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.

Work experience is embedded midway through your course. Your dissertation module will be submitted upon completion of your placement.

This course prepares you for a career in

• global hotel groups
• restaurant and pub chains
• contract catering companies
• conference and event organisers
• international leisure resorts
• airline and entrepreneurial organisations

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• Intercontinental Hotels
• Hilton Hotels
• Disney
• British Airways
• The Compass group in the USA, Australia, Spain, China, Malaysia and the UK

Normally an honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification

We welcome enquiries from people with substantial management experience but do not have the normal entry requirements. We may invite you for an interview to discuss your background, experience and qualifications. Through accreditation of prior learning (APL), you may be able to claim entry with credit or exemptions based on your existing qualifications, knowledge and experience. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

Work Experience Route

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills or equivalent.

Non Work Experience Route

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below the required level we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Business And Management Strategy	30	Coursework
Consumer Behaviour, Marketing And Technology In Hospitality	15	Coursework
Dissertation	45	Coursework
Leadership And Management Skills Development	15	Coursework Practical
Research Methods	15	Coursework
Sales And Revenue Management	15	Coursework
The Global Hospitality Experience	15	Coursework
Work Related Learning		Coursework

 

Elective modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Contemporary Issues In Tourism	15	Coursework
Hospitality Service Excellence	15	Coursework
Live Event	15	Coursework
Managing Profitable Food And Beverage Operations	15	Coursework
Safety And Security Management In Tourism	15	Coursework
Strategic Resort Hotel Management	15	Coursework
Talent Management	15	Coursework
Tourism And Globalisation	15	Coursework Practical
Tourism, Culture And Society	15	Coursework
Visitor Attractions Management	15	Coursework

 

Final Year
Compulsory modules

Msc Placement