Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management 2017/18 Undergraduate Guide

Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management Undergraduate study 2017/18

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Welcome Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management I believe that the University of Huddersfield’s Business School has a lot to offer. We pride ourselves on inspiring tomorrow’s professionals and the Business School provides the types of courses that help prepare you for a long and satisfying career.

Taught by expert staff committed to both academic excellence and professional relevance, you’ll benefit from studying and networking with an internationally diverse group of students in a modern and vibrant environment. We strongly encourage our students to gain practical experience. We’ll help you to apply your academic understanding to the real world which is a key factor behind our excellent employability record.

Join us and together we will take the first steps in your career.

Professor Chris Cowton Dean of the Business School

What’s inside Study with us

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Three students’ journey so far

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A highlight of my course has been our class trip to Malta. It was a great opportunity to experience the hospitality industry in real life.

Vicky Chan, Hospitality Business Management BA(Hons)

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100% The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy*

The courses in Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management help to equip you with the knowledge and skills required for an exciting and challenging career in one of the world’s largest industries.

In all three areas hands-on practical experience is paramount to the learning experience.

Events Management students get the opportunity to volunteer on a range of high profile local and national events such as the Conference and Hospitality Show and the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a year-long paid work placement, an integral part of our courses that provides you with the opportunity to develop your management skills within event, hospitality and tourism organisations. We have placement opportunities locally, nationally and in some cases internationally in countries such as America, Canada and across Europe.

Graduates from these courses may find themselves working in general management; event and conference management positions in hotels, restaurants and leisure businesses; or worldwide travel and Hospitality students take part in tour operators. Our graduates have business development projects secured management positions through which student teams develop in all sectors of the industry from profitable hospitality-focused charity fundraising to sporting ventures both on and off campus. events, and venue management Our Travel and Tourism students to international agencies. have a vast range of opportunities to gain experience in this widespread and dynamic industry.

There are national and overseas placement opportunities as well as regular field visits to get a taste of the industry first-hand.

We have a wide range of placement opportunities * Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.

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Courses

Graduates employed:

90%*

Key information: UCAS code: N820 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

Events Management BA(Hons)

Events management requires meticulous planning, decision-making, logistics and pinpoint accuracy if it’s to be a commercial success.

Event management involves studying the intricacies of the brand, identifying the target audience, devising the event concept, planning the logistics and coordinating the technical aspects before actually implementing all your planning and hard work to deliver the final event. This course covers themes such as creative thinking, business management, venue selection, provision of catering, public and crowd management, human resource management, risk mitigation, how to obtain sponsorship and fund events. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in the use of technology used to stage events, marketing and media relations.

Throughout your time on the course you may have opportunities to attend field

*P ercentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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of our students on this course agreed that this course is intellectually stimulating and that staff are good at explaining things***

trips, volunteer at events and also take a leading role in organising events. This is to ensure that you get handson experience to help you to develop into the event managers or directors of the future.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a year-long work placement. Previous placements providers have included Banks Sadler, Xerox, Sodexo, Wicked on Broadway, AGCAS Group, MCI Group, Team Spirit Event Management, Best Parties Ever, Darian Country Club, YES, Futureworks NY and Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as International Events Co-ordinator, Conference and Events Executive, Project Coordinator and Project Assistant in organisations including FC Business Intelligence, Q Hotels, BPP, Ye Ltd and Dallas Burston Polo Club and Vista.** ** Source: LinkedIn

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94% of our students on this course said tutors were good at explaining things (HESA)†

*** National Student Survey 2015 † Higher Education Statistics Agency

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Courses

Graduates employed:

90%*

Hospitality Business Management BA(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: N220 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Year 2 and 4 entry available for HND holders

In the global hospitality industry, hospitality business leaders need to have an in-depth understanding of management. Hospitality Business Management focuses on international business specifically applied to the distinctive aspects of the hospitality industry. This course is designed around what the industry wants, ensuring that you are in the best possible position to go directly into challenging and rewarding positions within multinational organisations both nationally as well as globally.

Our aim is to enable you to progress through the management structures of major hospitality companies both in the UK and overseas following an operational route or specialising in particular areas such as marketing and sales, finance or human resource management.

* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long paid placement with a training plan designed to help you gain the experience and knowledge to succeed. Previous overseas placements have included Marriott and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Hilton and Park Plaza as well as Greenwich Country Club in Connecticut, Broken Sound club in Florida and Ovolo in Hong Kong.

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as Sales and Marketing Managers, International Account Executives, General Managers and Retail Managers in organisations as varied as Radisson Hotel, Q Hotels, Marriott Hotel in the States, Mitchells and Butler and the NHS.** ** Source: LinkedIn

Chloe Emma Dransfield, Hospitality Management BA(Hons), placement with The Greenwich Country Club in Connecticut, US “I would recommend this placement to anyone wanting to really appreciate how a hospitality business works.

I was quickly able to make a good impression and this led to me managing prestigious events and banquets.”

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Courses

Graduates employed:

85-95%*

Hospitality Business Management with a Modern Language BA(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: N2T9 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Additional criteria: A Level in Modern Language grade B or above

Languages are increasingly important in the global business environment. The ability to communicate across national and international boundaries is a valuable benefit to potential employers, as well as providing enormous scope for graduates to discover new countries, cultures and people in the course of their careers.

Every country in the world has a hospitality industry and the wide range of management skills on this course, combined with a modern language, means that you’ll increase your potential to move quickly up the career ladder.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long paid work placement. Previous

* Percentage of graduates from courses in this subject area who go on to work/ or further study within six months of graduating.

(Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

placements providers have included placements either in the UK or with a provider overseas, such as the Marriott, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Hilton, De Vere and Park Plaza and Red Carnation Hotels as well as Greenwich Country Club in Connecticut.

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as Sales and Marketing Manager, International Account Executive, Sales Manager and Food & Beverage Manager in organisations including Wyndham Worldwide, Inventive Leisure, Radisson and Marriott Hotel and Country Club.** **Source: LinkedIn

Amy Blower, graduated Hospitality Business Management BA(Hons) 2014, now Assistant Manager at Mitchells & Butlers “After leaving Huddersfield, I joined the Mitchells & Butlers Graduate Scheme. I’m currently an Assistant Manager about to embark on the exciting challenge of becoming a Company Trainer across three of our brands. The projects will include new openings, menu launches or brand retraining for both managers and team members.”

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Graduates employed:

85%*

Travel and Tourism Management BA(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: N800 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Year 2 and 4 entry available for HND holders and foundation degrees

Tayba Azam on placement at Sandals in Antigua *P ercentage of graduates from courses in this subject area who go on to work/ or further study within six months of graduating.

(Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

Tourism is one of the most economically important industrial activities in the world. More than a billion people take an international tourist trip every year and this number is increasing year on year.

This course is designed to equip you with the necessary academic and practical skills to work in this dynamic, challenging and global industry.

Through a combination of research-based approaches, practical experience and shared academic and industry knowledge you may apply your studies to all areas of the travel and tourism sector.

Tourism is all about the ‘experience’ received by the client, both during the journey and once the final destination is reached. A hassle free experience is essential in building brand loyalty.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a year-long paid work placement, previous placements providers have included placements either in the UK or with a provider overseas, such as Greenwich Country Club (Connecticut), Sandals (Antigua), Ovolo Group (Hong Kong), PMG Asia (Singapore), Country Club of Darien (USA), White Lodgings (USA) and Quinteassential (UK).

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as Marketing and Sales Assistant and Travel Agent in organisations including Age UK and Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, or the Graduate Development Programme with Principal Hotels.** ** Source: LinkedIn

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This course scored 86% for student satisfaction, higher than the national average (HESA)***

*** Higher Education Statistics Agency

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We give you a broad knowledge base combined with the opportunity to study specialist modules such as Special Interest Tourism and Sustainable Tourism.

Placements

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Graduates employed:

90%*

Hospitality Business Management (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Key information: UCAS code: N221 Duration: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: A Foundation degree or equivalent including a Business related subject 120 ECTS credits or equivalent in a business related subject HCIMA final membership with a minimum of five years supervisory experience

This one year top-up course encompasses subjects such as dealing with the corporate level of hospitality, tourism and leisure, including operations, strategy, organisation and management. You’ll become familiar with key issues which impact upon the strategic development of companies within these sectors. You’ll also have the opportunity to study research methods and undertake an individual project in your chosen area of interest. A key challenge facing the expanding hospitality industry is the requirement for creative, able managers who can deal with the complexities of management.

Graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as Customer Service Rep, Sales and Marketing Manager, International Account Executive, Sales Manager and Food and Beverage Manager in organisations including award winning boutique hotel chain Red Carnation, Wyndham Worldwide, Inventive Leisure, Optimum Medical, Radisson and Marriott Hotel (US) and Country Club. ** ** Source: LinkedIn

* Whilst this is a top up course and therefore no graduate statistics for this specific course, 90% of graduates from courses in this subject area go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey).

For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses

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Transform their vision into an amazing event

Janna Wood Senior Lecturer, Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management

“I am from Ripon originally and grew up on a farm. I studied at Huddersfield and when I saw a position to teach here I had to apply.

Placements allow students to put context to the content of our teaching.

“I became interested in teaching Events Management when I worked part time as a waitress at a local National Trust Property where they held different types of events. What really sparked my interest was watching the Event Manager have client meetings in the café, it fascinated me how you could take a conversation with a client and transform their vision into an amazing event.

with stage management, front of house and health & safety expertise.

“I love teaching, especially when you visit students on placement and they describe how the knowledge they gained in university lectures has helped them out in the industry.

“My biggest achievement to date has been securing a contract working alongside the “My most memorable event Central Office of Information on campus is the dual annual to host the Governments International Food and Culture Cabinet Meeting in Leeds Festival. We work with the back in 2008 the second International Office to run time this meeting was held the event supporting them outside of London since 1921.”

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My student journey so far

Hannah Kitching Travel and Tourism Management BA(Hons)

“I moved away from my home in Teesside because I wanted to step outside my comfort zone and become independent. At the same time, I wanted to be able to travel home easily and Huddersfield was perfectly located.

environment and I appreciated the emphasis on placements and graduate schemes.

“I did my placement with Golfbreaks as a Customer Service Assistant. Over the course of twelve months I was placed in a diversity of roles, constantly being challenged. I’m now going into final year with far more knowledge and drive.

“I’ve not always been sure of what career to pursue. I took a gap year after college and worked at a country house hotel. I loved the teamwork, “My whole experience at communication and hospitality university has allowed me to aspects. I decided on a career mature, grow in confidence in travel and started applying and become much more for degrees in the field. career-driven. I never expected to change and “I wanted a course that grow as much as I have.” incorporated customer service, travel and business management and I loved I never expected to the course that Huddersfield change and grow as offered. Also, there was a real focus from the University much as I have on the practical career To hear Hannah talk about her student journey visit

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My student journey so far

Jack Lee Events Management BA(Hons)

“I live in Wales but I chose to move away for university.

I wanted to become independent and I liked the idea of living with a random group of people and making new friends. Being a big town with many students and very close to surrounding cities, Huddersfield was the best choice.

have chosen to begin with. It gives you the chance to be creative while focussing on a business driven industry. It really opens a lot of doors as well as being really fun.

“Volunteering is a big part of the course. I was the Stage Managers’ assistant at the music festival Parklife.

Although it was hard work, it “I originally came for a different was a fantastic experience, course, but after the first year I topped off by watching Disclosure live from the side of realised it wasn’t for me. After the stage. I also volunteered meeting with the Lecturers, I knew that Events Management at the Commonwealth Games, which was an equally amazing was definitely what I should yet completely different experience. That’s the best part of the events industry.

I liked the idea of There are so many different living with a random sectors to get a job in that no group of people and role will ever be the same!”

making new friends

To hear Jack talk about his student journey visit

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My student journey so far

Vicky Chan Hospitality Business Management BA(Hons)

challenging, but in the end “My family migrated to the we were very successful and UK from Hong Kong many completely sold out. years ago. We live in Hatfield, but I decided to come to “Another highlight of my Huddersfield because of course has been our class the Hospitality Business trip to Malta. It was a great Management course. I liked opportunity to experience how it focused on the business the hospitality industry in side of hospitality rather than real life, but there was also just the practical aspects. This plenty of time for exploring gave me the opportunity to and experiencing a different study economics, finance, culture together. human resources and “Coming to university has marketing, broadening my definitely boosted my career prospects for when confidence and convinced me I graduate. that change is not necessarily a bad thing. I proved to myself I went to the USA for my that I can be independent by placement. It’ll be a great moving away from home. I memory to look back to! even went to the USA for my placement and really enjoyed “One of my favourite projects my time there. It’ll be a great has been running a one-day memory to look back on!” event selling food to real customers. It was very To hear Vicky talk about her student journey visit

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UCAS If you want to apply for a first (undergraduate) degree, you need to submit your application via UCAS. Go to www.ucas.com If your present school or college is registered with UCAS (chances are they will be) just ask your teacher or careers adviser for help. Once you’ve applied we’ll guide you through the steps towards becoming a student from your application, to your offer and enrolment, so you’ll always know what to do next.

Make sure your application form is received by UCAS by 15 January 2017 (or even earlier if you’re applying from outside the EU).

Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form.

The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.

When to apply through UCAS If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2017, UCAS will accept your application from 1 September 2016. If you want to defer entry for one year, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.

Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us.

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Important Information This brochure is provided for information only and will not form part of your student contract. For full, up to date details on our courses, including when and how that information may change, visit our website at www.hud.ac.uk/courses

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