Global Hospitality Management (with work placement)

The Global Hospitality Management (with work placement) MSc program from Edinburgh Napier University seeks to develop the global hospitality managers of the future. Based in the tourism capital of Scotland (UK), at the country's largest provider of postgraduate tourism education.

Key Facts

This program ensures that studentsare exposed to the latest management practices in the sector as they become familiar with the key academic knowledge associated with global hospitality management. Students starting in September will complete their studies in 21 months; those who start in January will take 24 months to complete.

You’ll develop organisational and business management skills that are relevant to hospitality organisations. Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you’ll gain an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in creating successful hospitality experiences.

You’ll learn broad skills, such as formulating policy and planning for the future, as well as developing your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.

Career opportunities:

A Hotel Manager is responsible for ensuring that guests have a positive experience during their stay while also managing and optimizing the hotel's resources. The role is multifaceted, requiring strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills to successfully run a hotel and provide a positive guest experience.

Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:

• Hiring, training, and managing staff

• Guest relations

• Overseeing front desk operations

• Overseeing back-of-house operations, including maintenance and housekeeping

• Event planning/management

• Marketing

• Revenue management

• Owner relations

Courses include:

• Business Skills for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
• Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management
• Developing Academic Literacies
• Developing Intercultural Competence in the Workplace
• Managing International Hospitality Organisations

• Professional Practice

• Hospitality Strategic Operations