Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [International Tourism Management] From Cardiff Metropolitan University

TheÊBA (Hons) International Tourism ManagementÊat Cardiff Metropolitan University incorporates both multinational corporations and small scale locally owned companies as well as many aspects of the smaller events and hospitality industries.

In order to help you explore and prepare for a career in this diverse industry, the Tourism Management courses provide a blend of core knowledge that reflects the economic, environmental and social context and practice of tourism with rigorous management underpinning throughout the course. It is mandatory to undertake a work-based learning module to strengthen your employability at the end of the course.

To date students have undertaken placements both overseas and within the UK. Overseas placements have included Universal Studios, Disney and a range of Country Clubs within the USA as well as European placements with Tour Operators including Thomas Cook. Within the UK, students have worked for a range of organisations such as the National Trust, the Youth Hostel Association, airlines and tourist information centres.

To enhance the module content further, the course draws on the expertise of a number of industry representatives including Visit Wales, Cardiff Airport and the Principality Stadium. The course team also frequently arrange visits to many local tourist attractions and destinations.

Employability & Careers?:

The tourism industry offers a diverse range of career opportunities and therefore graduates will be well placed to secure managerial positions in the private, public and voluntary sectors of the tourism industry, both in the UK and overseas. Opportunities exist in the fields of destination marketing and planning, airport and airline operations, travel and tour operations, events management, sports management and marketing national and local tourism organisations, visitor attractions management, hospitality provision, and small business development (possibly leading to self-employment). Due to the management focus of the course graduates opportunities also exist in wider business areas.?