Bournemouth University - MSc Tourism Marketing Management

Bournemouth University

MSc Tourism Marketing Management

The principles of tourism marketing management will be covered in this conversion course, giving you a framework for understanding business growth and marketing strategy in a field that is becoming more global and fast-paced. Learn tourism and hospitality at one of the top ten universities in the world.
Explore the use of IT and social media in destination management and marketing, develop a critical understanding of current marketing issues, and challenge trends.
Review the connections between marketing organizations, planning, budgeting, marketing strategies, and communication in relation to the customer experience.
To further increase your employability, choose to complete a 30-week work placement that is optional.
Gain from the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad and getting to know a new place and culture.


Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School Experience: 

  • Recognition as an Institute of Travel & Tourism Centre of Excellence signifies BU as an industry-leading university 
  • Accreditation by the Tourism Management Institute ensures this course meets standards aligned to the needs of the tourism sector, enhancing future employment prospects when you graduate 
  • Being recognised as a United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO.TedQual) course provides opportunities for you to participate in tourism policy events of the highest-level, as well as obtaining placements in the most prestigious tourism organisations globally. 


Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent.

  • If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

     

Career Prospects

You will have the chance to interact with people from many different nationalities and immerse yourself in the Bournemouth University Business School thanks to this course. Your intercultural competence will increase as a result, and this is essential training for working with clients who are diverse in terms of nationality or in a workforce that is.
Some of our graduates in tourism marketing management are currently working in:

  • Senior management
  • Marketing
  • Destination management
  • International airlines
  • Tour operation companies.

Course Details

If you want to study part-time, you’ll study alongside full-time students over two years. You'll be expected to study a minimum of three units per year, along with your dissertation towards the end of your second year. The timetable for when units take place varies each year but the typical delivery for one unit is four hours a week, split between two sessions, so you will be required to be on campus at least two days a week. We can work with you to consider the timetable and make an appropriate individual plan in terms of which order to study which units.

Year One

Core units
The Tourism & Hospitality Industries
Business Strategy & Finance
Tourism Marketing Innovation
eTourism & Digital Marketing
Destinations: Contexts for Tourism & Hospitality
Dissertation
Option units (choose one):
Air Transport & Tourism
Conference Tourism
Crisis & Disaster Management
Design for Tourism & Hospitality
Entrepreneurship
Food Design & Marketing
Global Food & Drink
Tourism Management & the Natural Environment

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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