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Hospitality Innovation Management

Institution
Birkbeck, University of London · Birkbeck Business School
Qualifications
MSc
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Entry requirements

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Our new MSc Hospitality Innovation Management, offered in partnership with Le Cordon Bleu, is a distinctive course drawing on both academic and professional expertise to provide you with the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Hospitality businesses operate in a constantly changing industry that provides numerous opportunities for individuals and organisations. The complex and evolving nature of hospitality also provides particular challenges for businesses and traditional business models may no longer be viable. Businesses will need to embrace innovation to cater for diverse and changing consumer trends and to ensure they stay sustainably profitable.

With an emphasis on innovation, this master's course gives you the chance to explore these important aspects and aims to provide you with:

  • the skills required to enter a variety of management careers in the hospitality industry or to set up and manage your own hospitality business
  • knowledge and understanding of hospitality management discipline
  • an understanding of the hospitality business environment and insight into the nature and processes of entrepreneurship and innovation
  • insights into the design and development of hospitality systems that offer innovative solutions to the industry
  • the ability to apply theoretical and professional knowledge to hospitality businesses.

On successful completion of this hospitality innovation management course you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and tools to solve business challenges, provide solutions and become leaders in a dynamic industry.

Highlights

  • This unique Master's course focuses on embracing innovation within the hospitality industry and ensuring sustainable profitability. You will gain expert insights from industry guest speakers and gain further experience joining us on field visits to different organisations.
  • Le Cordon Bleu London is a world-renowned network of educational institutions dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instruction through world-class courses. The school combines innovation with creativity and tradition through its bachelor's and master's degrees in business that focus on the demands of a growing international hospitality industry.
  • You will have access to Moodle, our online learning resource where all information and materials relating to your programme of study and modules are available, as well as the Birkbeck Library and e-Library.
  • Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management. Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.
  • You will use pioneering simulation software, which will allow you to use your analytical skills and strategic decision making in a true to life business scenario. This immersive technique gives real time experience of the challenges presented when running a hospitality business.
Careers and employability

Graduates can pursue a range of careers in the culinary industry, including:

  • hospitality management
  • entrepreneurship and innovation
  • sales and marketing
  • revenue management
  • corporate business analyst.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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+44 (0)20 3907 0700
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