Master of International Hospitality & Events Management Program

Program brief

Purpose of the Qualification

The purpose is to provide a qualification that:

develops skills of leadership through hospitality and events management education;
offer opportunities to students who wish to pursue managerial careers in general

business, hospitality, and events industries;

develops flexible approaches to programme delivery and student support which reflect

the needs and expectations of our students;

provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment which will enable success for

all learners;

encourages the development of students’ intellectual and imaginative powers, creativity,

independent judgement, critical self-awareness, imagination and skills that will enhance

global employment opportunities on graduation in all programmes;

establishes a culture of constant improvement in learning, teaching and assessment that is anticipatory, enabling, supportive, rewarding and fully aligned with IMI`s vision and strategic objectives, and;

provides a learning experience that is informed by research, scholarship, reflective practice and engagement with industry and the professions.

Why this program?

To get a job in a global growth industry.

Career Opportunities

Hotel management.Event manager
Revenue managers.
Sales managers.
Restaurant managers.
Human Resource Management
Country club managers.
Entrepreneur.
Academia.

Facts

Duration

10/22 months (with internship option)

Study Mode

Online/Blended

Intakes

Please request more details

Location

Online offered only

Entry Requirements Academic

Minimum of a recognised university degree in a relevant hospitality, tourism or management subject. Equivalence for non-UK degrees should be evaluated through NARIC.
Non-graduates and holders of non-relevant degrees – A minimum of 5 years of evidenced work experience at managerial level within the hospitality & tourism industries.
Successful completion of a Level 6 Professional Diploma.

Entry Requirements Language

All students without English as a first language must hold at least IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level. Or by Letter from a University confirming the student has studied a program and passed where the course was delivered and assessed in English.

English

Multiple languages available

Graduation Requirements

Passing all 8 core modules and final project

Memberships/ Accreditations

Eduqua
ISO
ATHE

Program Details

	Level	UK Credits	GLH	ECTS	Assessment
Events Venues & Facilities Management	7	20	60	10	Coursework assessment – Operations report
Hospitality Operations	7	10	30	5	Coursework assessment – Operations report
New Venture Creation & Innovation in Events	7	20	60	10	Coursework assessment – Group elevator pitch (40%), Group business plan and Oral presentation (60%)
Competitive Strategies in Hospitality	7	10	30	5	Coursework assessment – Case study report & presentation report
International HRM in Events	7	10	30	5	Examination
Finance & Project Management for Events	7	20	60	10	50% Examination 50% Coursework assessment – Group case study
Live Events	7	15	45	7.5	Coursework assessment – Group event management plan, report and presentation (70%), Individual post-event reflective report (30%)
Contemporary Conference Management	7	15	45	7.5	50% Examination 50% Coursework assessment – Group case study
Final project	7	30	0	15
Total		150	360	75

Course details

Events Venues & Facilities Management :

An understanding of the role venues and spaces play in strategic event strategy, as well as the legal and administrative aspects.

Managerial Finance:

Key accounting and finance practice, evaluation and associated decision-making tools.

Hospitality Operations :

An understanding of hospitality operations & their implications for business output, as well as how these function through a systematic approach.

New Venture Creation & Innovation in Events:

The generation, design and development of an initial business idea to creating a business plan & securing funding.

Competitive Strategies in Hospitality:

The impact of external & internal influences on organisational business strategy creation in relation to competitive strategies

International HRM in Events:

An awareness of the issues surrounding the management of people in hospitality and events.

Finance & project management for Events:

Budgeting, revenue management, pricing, project management skills and knowledge in an event setting.

Live Events:

Including operations, logistics, supply chains, client briefs, staffing, planning, food & beverage operations, security, post-event evaluation and client feedback.

Contemporary Conference Management:

Including an understanding of new market forces, changing client and participant needs and expectations, and economic pressures.