Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [International Hospitality and Events Management] From Cardiff Metropolitan University

The International Hospitality & Events Management (IHEM) - BA (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University encompass a range of core and optional modules, which will develop the skills you need for specialist roles within the Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) industries, particularly hospitality. Industrial work experience is a core part of the programme allowing industrial input into these programmes in which vocational and academic themes are integrated throughout. For example embedded into the main BA (Hons) programmes are opportunities to gain internationally recognised professional qualifications alongside your degree.

The work placement usually takes place between the end of year one and beginning of year two. It usually comprises either a 15 week 10 credit option or an 48 week 20 credit option. The placements may be undertaken in the UK or abroad. In some circumstances, a further placement period may also be undertaken at year three.

A range of teaching methods are used in the new Cardiff School of Management. Lecture and seminar rooms are state of the art facilities with excellent IT equipment. Hospitality students have a practical facility designed specifically for their use. The hospitality suite is on site and can cater for formal dinners up to 100 covers or buffets for 250. All students will have the opportunity to work in groups to manage a hospitality event open to the general public in the first year of study. All students have a year tutor and a personal tutor. The hospitality team has a great deal of hospitality industry experience and a passion for hospitality.

Employability & Careers:

This programme is designed to provide graduates with the range of skills and knowledge required for management positions in one of the largest employment sectors both globally and in the UK.

The skills acquired enable graduates to develop into senior managers in a relatively short period of time in a wide range of areas including employment in hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, licensed retail management, conference and event management, personnel and marketing within hospitality; plus hospitality sections within the armed services, contract, health service and welfare catering.