Business and Tourism Management
BSc (Hons)
Salford Business School
2014 THE Award Winner
Business School of the Year
3 good reasons to study Business and Tourism Management at Salford
1.
This course will allow you to gain an appreciation of theory alongside the practical skills needed to be an international tourism manager
2.
Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries
3.
Career opportunities in the aviation and cruise sectors, hospitality, tour operation, heritage management and hotels
Course Summary
This course will allow you to gain an appreciation of theory alongside the practical skills needed to be an international tourism manager. You will be given the opportunity to study overseas on European Union-funded modules such as Destination Analysis, Rural Tourism and International Conference Tourism as two week intensive programmes.
You will also gain an understanding of the impacts of current international initiatives around tourism leadership and innovation. There are opportunities for international exchanges with our global partner institutions and the option of a one year industrial placement either in the UK or overseas.
By your final year you will be able to analyse tourism systems and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations in respect of stakeholders including consumers, employees, shareholders and the government.
The Professional Experience Year will give you the opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and understanding you have gained in the first two years of the course. There are different entry requirements and course codes for the Professional Experience Year option.
Course Details
Course Structure
Year 1
All Business and Tourism Management students study the same modules in the first year, after which you are given the flexibility to review and change your options depending on which subjects interest you the most. This approach gives you a vital foundation in key business disciplines to support the subjects you go on to study in your second and final years. It also means that all students achieve the same level of Business and Tourism Management knowledge at the end of their first year.
OPTIONAL MODULES
Choose one from:
OR
Year 2
In your second year, you will start to take specialist modules and build your knowledge in these areas. You also have the option to change your specialism and original choice of degree, or switch to any of the following degrees:
- BSc (Hons) Business and Financial Management
- BSc (Hons) Business and Management
- BSc (Hons) Business and Economics
- BSc (Hons) International Business
- BSc (Hons) Business Management with Sport
- BSc (Hons) International Events Management
- BSc (Hons) Marketing
- BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management
CORE MODULES
OPTIONAL MODULES
Choose one from:
OR
Optional Year
On completion of Year 2 you may choose to undertake either a paid placement or study abroad for a year.
This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of and over the last five years 90% of Salford Business undergraduates taking a one year placement secured a 2:1 or 1st class Honours degree.
We will help you find out about vacancies and make the right connections with high profile employers through regular events and presentations.
Here is just a small selection of the companies our students have enjoyed placements with so far: NatWest, Barclays and The Cooperative Bank; BP, Esso and Shell; IBM, Hewlett Packard and Compaq; Ford, Vauxhall, Jaguar and Nissan; Marks & Spencer, Selfridges and Sainsbury’s; Eli Lilly, Glaxo and ICI; Fujitsu, Marriott and Virgin.
You can choose to undertake a study exchange abroad for one semester or one year during your second year. We provide you with extensive support through workshops, personal guidance, tests and interview practise to help this opportunity become a reality.
Graduates with international experience are increasingly sought by employers because they gain highly valuable skillsets living and studying in a different country.
Salford Business School study abroad opportunities are available across Europe and the rest of the world – don’t miss out on this exciting chance to learn while exploring new places and making friends from all over the world!
Year 3
CORE MODULES
OPTIONAL MODULES
Choose one from:
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
Entry Requirements
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
|---|---|
| GCSE | Minimum of five at grade C or higher, to include English language and maths |
| UCAS tariff points | BSc: 104-120 points With Professional Experience: 112-128 points |
| GCE A level | BSc: BCC with a minimum of two A2 passes With Professional Experience: BBC with a minimum of two A2 passes |
| BTEC National Diploma | DMM/DDM with placement |
| International Baccalaureate | indicatively 26/27 points for International Baccalaureate Diploma (25 points for Professional Experience Year) |
Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)
We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.
There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.
English Language Requirements
For admission to programmes of study at the University an applicant whose native tongue is not English must possess a current qualification deemed acceptable by the University as evidence of proficiency in the English Language. For entry to level 4, 5, 6 such a qualification must equate to a minimum average score of 6 or above (and for each component 5.5 or above) from the Cambridge/British Council English Language Testing Service (IELTS) or alternative examinations as recognised by the University.
Applicant profile
You should be passionate about learning and interested in the tourism industry, as well as enthusiastic and dedicated to improving your analytical skills, communication capabilities and self-confidence. The tourism sector embraces international activities and so you should approach this business sector with an open mind about other cultural contexts, along with a desire to learn about different international environments and cultural differences.
Each application will be considered carefully and judged on its own merits.
Equivalent qualifications will also be considered please contact admissions for further information
Teaching
Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials using a wide range of learning activities. You will experience small group tutorials during your First and Second year module studies. This ensures you will be highly skilled in time for your placements, year abroad experience and final year studies.
Assessment
Over the duration of your course a range of assessment techniques will be used. Types of assessment include; essays, assignments, exams, multiple choice tests, online tests, group reports, and portfolio work. The weighting between exams and coursework varies between modules and years, but exams still play a major role.
Employability
This degree is designed to develop managers, in particular those interested in establishing a high level career in the tourism sector.
Our comprehensive range of business and management undergraduate degree courses are highly respected by leading employers and have been designed to maximise your opportunities for embarking on a career with organisations seeking high calibre business graduates.
You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge suitable for pursuing career prospects across a range of opportunities.
These include private sector roles in the aviation and cruise industries, tour operation, man-made attractions and hotels. Disney Cruise and Thomas Cook Airlines are just some of the leading employers who have welcomed our graduates into employment.
The hospitality industry is also a strong career choice, and Rocco Forte has sponsored a number of initiatives and opportunities for our students.
The public sector also provides a range of exciting management destinations, publicly owned and natural attractions contributing to sustainable development.
Some students also choose self-employment and use their degree to successfully start up and manage their own business.
Career Prospects
Alumni Profile
Jekaterina
BSC (Hons) Tourism and Management Graduate, 2011:
“I chose the Business and Tourism Management course because of the University’s high rank and the opportunities after graduation”.
“I found the course team approachable, friendly and helpful. Major benefits were the links with other universities and industry - including Chester Council and Salford Quays, and the comprehensive course content.”
Jekaterina is now studying MSc Corporate Finance at the University of Salford while working as a Sales and Marketing Executive at TravelJigsaw Ltd.
Links with Industry
Our course team maintains excellent relations with local and national tourism organisations, commentators and employers.
Our teaching is industry-led, inspired by contemporary practice and developed in partnership with business leaders. Our academics are experts in their field and work closely with industry to ensure that our courses reflect the needs of business and provide you with that extra edge when it comes to securing a job.
We teach the skills that employers need and as a result, our graduates enjoy excellent international career prospects.
The curriculum across our undergraduate courses balances academic teaching and professional experience, allowing you to apply theory in practice in a way that has been proven to produce highly employable, articulate business professionals who have forged the contacts that will help develop their future careers.
Placement Opportunities
Further Study
Fees and Funding
Fees for entry in 2017-18 will be published as soon as possible.
| Type of Study | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,000 |
| Part-time | Your annual fee will be calculated pro rata to the full-time fee according to the number of credits you are studying |
| Full-time International | £12,000 |
Additional costs
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
As a UK/EU student you could be entitled to: