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Develop your career and enhance your employability

MA Business Management in International Travel & Tourism A specialist part-time Masters degree

The MA Business Management in International Travel & Tourism is a specialist post-experience qualification designed for people who already have some work experience in the travel and tourism industry.

This programme is suitable for travel and tourism professionals who wish to further their career and develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Programme Features

Programme Themes

Flexible delivery methods this programme has been designed so you can study without having to take time off work during the working week. Teaching is delivered in intensive weekends once a month. In between these weekends you will be applying what you have learned to your work and connecting with tutors and fellow participants online.

Networking opportunities over the course of your studies you will have many chances to meet and network with industry experts, enabling you to form close networks with them and your fellow participants.

This programme has five themes which are reflected in all the modules through their content, teaching methods and style of delivery.

Academics who are also practitioners all the modules on this programme have been designed by academics who have also worked in the travel and tourism industry. The programme team offers a wide range of different types of industry experience, from airlines to hotels, from travel agencies to destination management companies.

Internationalism built into the content of the programme; the international experience of the teaching staff, external practitioners and industry experts will enhance your learning.

Professionalism and employability use this opportunity to build your own network through attendance at industry events, membership of professional bodies and contact with fellow professionals.

Technology this programme includes consideration of technology, its use and impact, in every module, you won’t simply be learning about technology – you will be using it.

Ethics and sustainability included in every module on the programme to ensure you are fully versed in the ethical and environmental issues facing managers in all areas of the business.

Critical and reflective thinking not only helps you to become a more effective manager but also helps you to become a more effective learner.

"This programme offers travel’s brightest and best the opportunity to strengthen their management credentials without in any way losing industry focus. It fits perfectly with CIMTIG’s approach to continuous professional development."

Gary Grieve CIMTIG Chair Why Regent’s Business School London?

Regent’s Business School is one of seven specialist schools at Regent’s College London - the largest college of private higher education in the UK. Situated in the heart of Regent’s Park, central London, we are ideally placed to connect globally with the travel and tourism industry. The College is dynamic, international and culturally diverse and its emphasis is on linking industry to the classroom.

Alumni can be found at the heart of commerce, media and government all over the world.

"The new MA Business Management in International Travel & Tourism is all about creating the industry leaders of tomorrow."

John McEwan ABTA Chair

"Regent’s Business School London’s new MA in Business Management in International Travel & Tourism has been practically and professionally crafted.

It’s a great opportunity for the ambitious, career-minded travel employee to boost their credentials and perspective of the industry in general."

Derek Moore AITO Chair Participants benefit from Personal attention Small class sizes allow you to build up a close network of relationships with your fellow participants and benefit from a high level of personal attention from your tutors.

One-to-one careers guidance Personalised by addressing any questions you have and assisting you in your career development with regular one-to-one meetings.

International focus Our 4,000-strong student body is diverse and multicultural, with over 140 different nationalities and more than 110 different languages spoken.

Employers benefit from

Admission Requirements

Retaining and nurturing talent Allows employers to take a structured approach to identifying and rewarding their most valuable asset – their people.

Successful applicants should have: – A minimum of 2 years', full-time, relevant work experience – Fluency in English

Developing a learning environment Enhance the ability of managers to contribute directly to solving real business challenges and projects rather than just classroom scenarios.

Gaining knowledge and insights Add value to your organisation by collaborating with leading academics and researchers.

"The Institute of Travel and Tourism is delighted to be working with Regent’s Business School London on the development of this new degree. We have been looking for some time to develop such a programme, in keeping with the ITT’s mission of developing professionalism within our industry section, so I am confident there will be demand for the programme as well as enthusiasm for participation in its development and delivery."

Successful applicants will need to: – Submit a 1,000 word personal statement outlining why you want to join the MA Business Management in International Travel & Tourism, how your experience is relevant and how you will contribute to the programme – Attend an interview with the Programme Director Recommended programme length 21 months Please note, the programme length is flexible and participants can take three additional years to complete all the modules, if necessary.

Apply Online regents.ac.uk/apply

Dr Steven Freudmann ITT Chair

This award is currently validated by The Open University

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