Master of Science - International Tourism Management

University of Surrey

What is it that motivates people to travel and what are their expectations? How can tourism be managed in a way that benefits all stakeholders? These are the kind of questions learners will be considering as they learn about what it takes to become a manager within he tourism industry.

The University of Surrey's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is ranked in the top 10 globally by the QS World University Rankings 2020 and 2nd in the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022 for Hospitality and Tourism Management course. This means students will be in great hands as they train to make their mark in this sector. They'll also benefit from the University's distinguished track record for graduate employability and the excellent industry connections.

This MSc course is one of the longest-established university courses of its type in the world, promising students pioneering research as well as a strong focus on forward-thinking ideas and innovation.

Taking a broad view of tourism management, learners will get to know and understand the various challenges that modern tourism managers and other professionals are likely to face. Not only will they develop essential, evaluative decision-making skills, they’ll also nurture their academic abilities while inspiring and encouraging the skills and characteristics they need to become an accomplished tourism professional.

Some of the University graduates have gone on to start their careers as conference services and facilities manager, hotel manager, senior executive in destination management services or in international tour operators and travel businesses, and marketing Executive in destination management organizations.