Hospitality Management and Leadership
About Hospitality Management and Leadership
The hospitality industry plays a pivotal role in the global economy, contributing billions annually and employing millions worldwide. Within the UK, the hospitality sector is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic industries — encompassing hotel management, food and beverage operations, event coordination, customer experience, and leadership. As the demand for skilled hospitality professionals continues to rise, this course has been developed to address the growing need for qualified leaders who understand both the strategic and operational aspects of the industry.
Quick Facts
Course Overview
This degree is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in hospitality management while developing essential leadership skills that are highly sought after by employers. Students will explore global hospitality environments, customer experience strategies, event planning, marketing, finance, and innovation — all through a practical and hands-on approach that includes live projects and real-world case studies. With the growing importance of digital transformation, sustainability, and customer-centric experiences, this course places particular emphasis on ethical business practices, technology-driven solutions, and inclusive leadership. Learners are encouraged to develop a forward-thinking mindset, equipped with the confidence and resilience required to thrive in this fast-paced and evolving industry. Whether aspiring to manage a luxury hotel, lead international event teams, or launch a new hospitality venture, this course opens doors to a wide range of career pathways. It also helps students build strong interpersonal and transferable skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communication — making them not only job-ready, but future-ready.
Modules
- Introduction to Hospitality: Concepts and Practices
- Global Hospitality Environment
- Hospitality Marketing and Customer Experience
- Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Hospitality Industry
- Option modules: e.g. Event Venue & Promotional Management, Food Culture & Society, Managing Service Innovation
- Hospitality Finance in Market Context
- Managing People – Contemporary Issues and Challenges
- Hospitality Business Strategy and Decision Making
- Live Creative Events Project
- Option modules: Visual Merchandising & Psychology; Innovation & The Sustainable Organisation
- Advanced modules focusing on strategic integration, innovation, sustainability, and final major project (details vary by pathway)
Careers
In your final year, you will take part in a live hospitality project designed to connect your academic learning with real-world business scenarios. This experience will help you apply your knowledge in a practical setting, develop essential transferable skills, and prepare you for leadership roles across the hospitality sector. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how the industry operates — from front-line service to strategic management. Your lecturers bring years of hands-on experience from hotel operations, event management, and hospitality consultancy, ensuring that your learning remains practical, current, and aligned with industry needs. The course is designed in collaboration with industry professionals and employers, and many students take up part-time or placement opportunities while studying. Upon successful completion, you may choose to begin your career directly in hospitality leadership or progress to postgraduate options, such as an MBA or a master's in international hospitality or event management.
Career Routes
Additional Information
Graduates can also progress to postgraduate study, including an MSc in International Hospitality Management or an MBA with a focus on hospitality leadership and operations.
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