BA (Hons) International Tourism Management

**OVERVIEW**Working with organisations like ABTA, Qantas, Visit Manchester and TUI we’ve designed this international tourism management degree to give you the skills the tourism industry is looking for. We’ve made sure everything you learn is directly relevant to your future career. That’s why you’ll find distinctive units like Crisis and Risk Management, which explore subjects relevant to the industry right now, during the global pandemic. Manchester is a great place to begin your tourism career. And with our links to organisations like Visit Manchester and Manchester Airport, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with the industry locally.**Experience the sector**Lectures are just one part of your education. Throughout the course, you’ll find new ways to broaden your knowledge.Find inspiration on field trips to destinations nearby, like Blackpool, or further afield, like New York (optional, extra cost). Develop new skills or volunteer for a worthwhile cause on our Rise programme. Or spend a year experiencing a different culture or working environment by studying abroad or going on placement.**The latest thinking**Our international teaching team have a wide range of backgrounds in the sector. They’re members of industry associations, active in research, and many have years of professional experience.But there’s more. Not only will we help you develop the right skills to work anywhere, we can help you master a new language too. You’ll be able to communicate with the locals and give employers a compelling reason to hire you over other candidates.**Choose a placement or study abroad**The course offers real flexibility as you will enrol on the three-year course and then decide if a placement or overseas study is right for you once you have started your studies. You don’t have to decide now. If you opt to undertake a placement or study abroad your course will normally be four years full-time.**FEATURES AND BENEFITS**- **Highly ranked in the UK** – we're ranked 9th in the Complete University Guide 2021 for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism subjects.- **Triple accredited** – our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world. - **Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence** – we’re recognised by this UK trade body for the quality of our teaching in tourism management. You can join as a student member.- **Designed for industry** – we've worked with organisations like ABTA, Qantas and TUI to make sure the course gives you the skills employers are looking for. - **Global opportunities** – develop the skills you need to work in tourism anywhere in the world. Learn a language to boost your career prospects overseas. - **Enhance your employability** – through activities including internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree. - **Tourism experts** – our teaching staff have years of experience in the tourism management and will share their knowledge and connections.You’ll also have regular guest lectures from experts working in the industry.