Course summary
The MBA (Tourism Management) largely mirrors the generalist MBA programme but has a specialist focus. As such, it is designed to provide insights into tourism management in today’s global, digitalised and rapidly changing environment. The programme focuses on producing graduates with business acumen and specialised knowledge, who will be able to respond to demands, opportunities and challenges arising from the continued expansion of the Tourism industry. The programme will specifically develop individuals’ skills to work in the Tourism industry, in a management position at either global or local levels, and to contribute to the enhancement of tourism from a sustainable perspective. Students will learn the principles and skills which help managers to maximise the potential of organisational resources to achieve shared goals. The programme has also been designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to conduct advanced research into a variety of organisational and leadership issues whilst focusing on the interrelationship of leadership and organisational performance.
Modules
Part I (PGCert, PGDip & MBA) • Contemporary Global Issues in Business (20 credits; compulsory) • Finance for Business Managers (20 credits; compulsory) • Human Resource Management (20 credits; compulsory) • Managing Change within Tourism Organisations (20 credits; compulsory) • Marketing Management (20 credits; compulsory) • Strategic Management (20 credits; compulsory). Part II (MBA) • Dissertation (60 credits; optional) • International Independent Study Module (60 credits; optional).
Assessment method
The key purpose of the assessment scheme is to enable students to demonstrate individually that they have met the aims of the programmes and achieved the learning outcomes at the standard required for the level of study. Assessment will also be used to provide feedback to students to assist in subsequent learning.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be over 21 years old and possess a recognised honours degree (minimum of a 2:2) or a professional qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7800 | Whole course |
| England | £7800 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7800 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7800 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7800 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £7800 | Whole course |
| International | £15000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP