University of Surrey, MSc, International Tourism Management

The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has an outstanding reputation in the sector. Our programmes educate the next generation of industry leaders and feature the latest insights on the major issues facing the industry, alongside practical learning that builds in-depth knowledge and skills.

Our academics inspire students and connect them with senior executives and policy makers from across the world, offering opportunities for further learning and developing valuable connections. As a result, we have a vibrant international alumni network of high-profile figures from across the hospitality and tourism industries.

With over 40 years of history, our MSc in Tourism Management is one of the longest-established university programmes in tourism in the world.

The programme takes a broad view of tourism management, exploring issues and problems relevant to a wide range of situations and issues that managers and other professionals are likely to face.

You will develop academic skills and knowledge, learning approaches to management decision-making and critical evaluation. There is also a practical focus on the managerial and strategic issues in the rapidly developing tourism industry.

The programme’s intensive but generalist approach prepares you for a wide range of possible careers in travel and tourism. Our graduates often take up employment opportunities in official tourist organisations, transport, hotels, tour operating and travel agency companies, government and other organisations where knowledge of tourism management is important.