International Tourism Management

Course overview:

If you are aiming for a career in the vibrant and growing tourism sector, this contemporary and exciting course is for you. Gain a comprehensive understanding of tourism management, equipping you with specialist knowledge you need to thrive in a career that could take you all around the globe.

The tourism industry is constantly changing and has gone through major disruption in recent years. Sustainability is increasingly important, and digital skills are essential for future tourism professionals. This course recognises and responds to these changes, providing you with the skills and knowledge that will be crucial to the industry in the future.

Designed in partnership with local and national employers and industry associations, this course gives you a theoretical and practical understanding of tourism management, preparing you for the world of work. Our expert team has diverse industry and research experience with an international focus, meaning you study about tourism management approaches from around the world. Optional international trips also allow you to gain new experiences and enhance your understanding of diverse cultures.

You can also undertake an optional placement year between your second and third year, boosting your CV. Or you may wish to study abroad, immersing yourself in a new culture. We can also offer alternative shorter work and study placements.

Through our connections with industry, we ensure that you are familiar with the latest trends and impact of digital and AI on business and society.

Top reasons to study this course

1. Real-world experiences: hear from a range of guest speakers and attend our annual tourism conference to establish future career pathways.
2. International travel: want to see more of the world? Explore tourism beyond the classroom with local, national and international study visits.
3. Employability and work experience: employability is at the heart of our degree courses. We have a range of work experience opportunities including placements and internships with regional, national and global businesses. Entrepreneurially minded? Our students have created over 500 new business start-ups through Launchpad and Microbiz – a start-up community who provide support and advice for students looking to start a new business venture.

We are a member of the Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), giving you access to a dedicated ITT Future You Talent Hub, helping to inspire the next generation of travel and tourism experts. As an ITT member you can engage with national and international events and develop your professional network with organisations including British Airways, Advantage, ABTA, Business Travel Association and many more.

Teesside University is a member of the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE). ATHE is the subject association for tourism in higher education in the UK. It represents universities that are leading providers of tourism programmes.

After the course:
The international tourism management degree is centred around preparing you for the world of work. You learn creative, digital, sustainability and research skills, making you highly employable in a range of sectors.

Throughout your studies, you put your skills into practice through the creation of a professional portfolio and a plan for your future. You also learn how to create and deliver live events.

Studying international tourism management can take you all over the world. The tourism industry is incredibly diverse, and vital to the UK and global economies. You could work as a destination manager, marketing executive or events manager.