Welcome to Arden University’s BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management with Foundation Year; a future focused degree designed to prepare you for a successful global career in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. Whether your ambition is to manage a thriving hospitality venue, launch your own restaurant, or lead in hospitality and tourism administration, this programme equips you with the international perspective, practical skills and industry insight needed to thrive.

Modules

Foundation year

• Preparing for University Success (20 credits)
• Exploring the Business Environment (20 credits)
• Advancing your Academic Skills (20 credits)
• Becoming an Effective Leader (20 credits)
• Planning for Your Future Success (20 credits)
• Investigation & Innovation Project  (20 credits)

Level 4

• Academic & Professional Development for Hospitality & Tourism Managers (20 credits)
• Managing People in Hospitality in Tourism (20 credits)
• Finance for Hospitality and Tourism (20 credits)
• Service Sector Marketing and Sales (20 credits)
• Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Practice (20 credits)
• Customer Service Management (20 credits)

Level 5

• Core modules
• Applied Hospitality and Tourism Intelligence (20 credits)
• Hospitality Operations Management (20 credits)
• International Destination Management (20 credits)
• Hospitality Business Development (20 credits)
  Elective Modules: (Students to choose 40 credits worth of modules):
• Professional Practice (Placement) (40 credits)
• International Events Management (20 credits)
• Digital and Social Media Marketing (20 credits)

Level 6

• Innovation in Hospitality (20 credits)
• Tourism Crisis Management (20 credits)
• Tourism Trends & Futures (20 credits)
• Independent Study (20 credits)
• Hospitality Strategy (20 credits)
  Elective Modules: (choose a 20 credits module):
• Project Management (Option) (20 credits)
• Global Brand Management (20 credits)