Overview

Hospitality and tourism drive global economic expansion, shaping cultural exchange, destination development, and international service standards. The BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Surrey provides a comprehensive business education tailored to the dynamic service sectors. Taught by industry-experienced academics and leading researchers, the course leverages Surrey's world-renowned reputation in hospitality and management education. Students learn within modern academic environments, utilizing specialised simulation suites and analytical tools to explore operational management, customer experience design, and global market trends. The curriculum integrates core business disciplines like finance, marketing, and strategy with specialized modules on sustainable tourism, event planning, and digital transformation. Designed for culturally aware, commercially minded individuals, this program equips students to lead service organizations ethically and effectively. Graduates emerge with the strategic vision, operational proficiency, and managerial capability required to excel in international service industries.

What You'll Learn

• Global hospitality operations, service quality management, and guest experience design

• Tourism planning, destination management, and sustainable development principles

• Core business management, including financial analysis, accounting, and budgeting

• Strategic marketing, digital consumer engagement, and brand positioning in service sectors

• Leadership principles, human resource management, and organizational behavior

• Event strategy, revenue management, and business analytics for hospitality enterprises

• Contemporary issues, crisis management, and ethical governance in international tourism

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the programme, students will be capable of evaluating complex operational and strategic challenges across the global hospitality and tourism sectors. Graduates will demonstrate a robust understanding of core business management principles, applying data analytics, financial forecasting, and marketing strategies to optimize service delivery and business performance. Through practical case studies, group projects, and industry engagement, learners acquire strong capabilities in destination planning, revenue management, and sustainable resource allocation. They will critically appraise consumer behavior trends, ethical considerations, and crisis response frameworks to foster resilient service environments. Consequently, students develop the cross-cultural leadership skills, strategic decision-making ability, and professional communication required to direct operations and spearhead innovative projects in international hospitality, tourism consultancy, and corporate management.