Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £10,310 for the course
International/EU: £17,205 for the course -
How long will I study?
15 Months
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
January 2025
Work Placement Route
For international students wishing to undertake a placement as part of this course, you must apply to the International Hospitality Management (work experience route). Transferring to the work experience route later will not be possible due to visa restrictions.
Course summary
- Seek out and develop a depth of knowledge and understanding of management theories and specialised aspects of the hospitality business.
- Critically evaluate and apply concepts to problems and issues in the international hospitality industry.
- Explore your own value and belief systems and share ideas with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, thus promoting internationalisation.
- Develop investigative research skills which will enable you to progress to research degrees or undertake consultancy.
The course is designed to provide you with the theoretical background, skills and experiences necessary to become successful leaders within the hospitality industry.
Accredited by
This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the international hospitality professional membership body for managers and aspiring managers who work and study in the hospitality industry.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
Graduate View
'This course has given me the skills and confidence needed to further develop my career in hospitality. I have now secured a position as a general manager.'
Darren Saunby, MSc International Hospitality Management, 2017 graduate
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How you learn
The course is designed and delivered by an industry-experienced team of academic staff with an international focus attracting students from around the world. You are supported in developing a broad range of professional, technical and transferable skills required by the industry. You gain the theoretical background, skills and experiences to become a successful leader in the hospitality industry.
You learn through
- face to face experiences
- virtual or simulated active or experiential workshops
- seminars
- tutorials
- site visits
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
The work experience route involves a 16-12 month work placement (September start only) in the UK or overseas. During your placement you improve your practical management skills and employability, gaining real experience in industry.
We help you secure a placement by running employability workshops and have a dedicated placement team to support you. Past students have had placements with world leaders in hospitality including Ritz Carlton, The Gleneagles Hotel, Hilton hotels, JW Marriott and Intercontinental Hotels Group, including Holiday Inns and Crown Plaza Hotels.
Live projects
The course includes guest lecturers from industry experts, the use and familiarisation with online and video technologies, field trips and the opportunity to participate in real life consulting projects.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- global hotel groups
- restaurant and pub chains
- contract catering companies
- conference and event organisers
- international leisure resorts
- airline and entrepreneurial organisations
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Intercontinental Hotels
- Hilton Hotels
- Disney
- British Airways
- The Compass group in the USA, Australia, Spain, China, Malaysia and the UK
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
Normally an honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification
We welcome enquiries from people with substantial management experience but do not have the normal entry requirements. We may invite you for an interview to discuss your background, experience and qualifications. Through accreditation of prior learning (APL), you may be able to claim entry with credit or exemptions based on your existing qualifications, knowledge and experience. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
Work Experience Route
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills or equivalent.
Non Work Experience Route
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
If your English language skill is currently below the required level we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Consumer Behaviour, Marketing And Technology In Hospitality
Dissertation
Leadership And Management Skills Development
Research Methods
Sales And Revenue Management
Sustainable Business Strategy
The Global Hospitality Experience
Work Related Learning
Elective modules
Contemporary Issues In Tourism
Hospitality Service Excellence
Live Event
Managing Profitable Food And Beverage Operations
Managing The Property Asset
Safety And Security Management In Tourism
Strategic Financial Analysis
Strategic Resort Hotel Management
Talent Management
Tourism And Globalisation
Tourism, Culture And Society
Visitor Attractions Management
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £12,471 is available in 2024/25 for home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Tourism and hospitality courses (PDF, 335.5KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
