Business Management with Tourism

A Brighton Business Management with Tourism degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a wide range of roles across the travel, hospitality and tourism industries – from destination management to event coordination and sustainable tourism development.

Business Management with Tourism at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live brief modules across the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Comprehensive first year – all our Business Management degrees start with the same core modules, giving you a strong understanding of key areas such as marketing, entrepreneurship and finance before you specialise in tourism.

• Customise your degree from year two with a selection of option modules, allowing you to dive deeper into different areas of business management and tourism that match your career goals.

• Specialise in a sector that is central to local, national and international economic and cultural development.

• Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world business knowledge into the classroom.

• You will be working on live client briefs and practical projects throughout your course, giving you experience that mirrors the way businesses operate.

• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting – our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, Disney, Easy Jet, IHG International Hotel Group, ITV and lastminute.com.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Business Management with Tourism
Studying in Brighton means learning in a city where tourism is at the heart of the economy, making it a living classroom for students interested in hospitality, events and tourism. Every year, the city hosts hundreds of conferences, exhibitions and public events, offering opportunities for you to observe, engage with and learn from real-world tourism practices.

Through guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities, you’ll also gain valuable industry insights and connections to support your future career.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for technology and entrepreneurship.

Course Modules

Year 1
All our Business Management degrees share the same first year core modules, giving you a broad understanding of business principles in areas such as economics, marketing, HR and organisational behaviour. You’ll explore topics such as how economic and political factors impact businesses, learn the essentials of branding and strategy and understand how people and organisations work together.

Core modules
Financial Knowledge and Skills for Business
Marketing Principles
Managing Systems and Operations
Business Economics
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Enterprise Project and Skills

Year 2
You will build on the knowledge you gained in your first year and begin to explore tourism as your specialist subject. You’ll examine areas such as tourism marketing, digital transformation and the wider tourism industry. You can also tailor your studies through different option modules.

Core modules
Managing Digital Transformation
Understanding Tourists and the Tourism Industry
Business Law
Destination Marketing
Wellbeing, Leisure and Society

Options*
Creativity in Enterprise
International Business Analysis
Understanding Finance Theory and Practice
Leadership
Digital Marketing and Analytics

Optional Placement Year
You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and contacts.

Final year
In your final year, alongside a dissertation that focuses on tourism, you’ll also cover areas including people management, sustainable tourism and business strategy.

Core modules
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events (dissertation)
Sustainable Destination Management and Planning
Strategy
Managing and Developing People
Developing Professional Practice in Business

Options*
Placement Project

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.