International Hospitality Business Management BSc (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University

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Course summary

• Study the management of food, beverages, hotel tactics and revenue.
• Develop vital skills in marketing, leadership and project management.
• Take opportunities to study abroad, gain experience and study a language.
• Collaborate with a hospitality business on a consultancy project.

On this course you’ll study all aspects of hospitality operations – from enhancing your customer service skills in our professional kitchen and restaurant space to developing your strategic thinking. You’ll develop into a socially conscious hospitality professional who’s able to meet the sustainability needs of tomorrow’s customers.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

From serving Her Majesty The Queen to running their own consultancy businesses, our award-winning teachers have held key management roles in some iconic hospitality venues. They’re now involved in impactful research. So you’ll be able to understand the latest industry trends and have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to live projects in collaboration with industry partners – making you stand out to employers.

In each year of study you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the industry. You can apply to access placements, volunteering opportunities and work experience through our vast network of industry links.

You learn through

• lectures, seminars, and workshops
• sessions led by industry-leading expert guests
• live projects with external organisations
• field trips and site visits
• talks and resources developed by accrediting bodies
• independent study and group work

You’ll develop your understanding of the guest experience and using key hospitality metrics to make sound pricing and business decisions. You’ll also gain the strategic skills you’ll need to shape tomorrow’s hospitality industry – including crisis management and the smart use of disruptive technologies, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. This will complement a core business focus – including marketing, people management and finance – to ensure you’re industry ready.

You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through

• access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development
• access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars, and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments

Work placements

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you industry experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.

Live projects

In every year of your course, you’ll get the opportunity to work on live projects to build your skills and professional experience. Recent students have worked on analysing and developing the hospitality offer of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park – which is the leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture.

Field Trips

Field trips are an important part of your studies – allowing you to put theory into practice and connect with your peers and tutors. One of the most popular field trips for our hospitality students was a two day visit to Malton's food market and York – including talks from the hotel manager and a ghost tour.

Networking opportunities

Throughout the course, you’ll have opportunities to develop your own professional network. You’ll meet graduates who work in the hospitality industry and engage with professional bodies such as the Institute of Hospitality.