International Hospitality and Tourism Management

International hospitality and tourism management is a discipline that addresses one of the world's largest economic sectors. Tourism and hospitality together employ hundreds of millions of people globally and touch almost every country, from luxury hotel groups and international airlines to heritage tourism, eco-tourism, and the events industry. Managing operations in this sector requires an unusual combination of business acumen, cross-cultural awareness, service design thinking, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments where the customer experience is always central.

At Arden University, this three-year full-time BSc is designed to prepare you for a career in this dynamic global industry. You will develop an international perspective on how hospitality and tourism businesses operate, studying the principles of management, marketing, finance, and strategy as they apply in these sectors. The programme equips you with practical skills alongside commercial insight, covering areas relevant to managing venues, running hospitality operations, and working in tourism administration and development.

Whether your interests lie in hotel management, restaurant and food service, event planning, destination management, or broader tourism administration, the programme provides the foundations needed to pursue those ambitions. With a typical entry tariff of 32 UCAS points, the course is designed to be accessible to students from a wide range of starting points.

Graduates from international hospitality and tourism management programmes pursue careers across the full breadth of the sector. Hotel and resort management, airline and travel operations, event management, tourism destination organisations, restaurant and food service management, conference and exhibitions, and cruise operations are all potential paths. The international dimension of the degree is particularly relevant given how globally the hospitality and tourism industries operate, and graduates who are comfortable working across cultures are especially well placed.

For those who wish to continue studying, postgraduate programmes in hospitality management, tourism, or business administration are available.