This Business Management degree with Travel and Tourism considers that the impacts of travel and tourism spread far beyond its direct benefits in terms of economics and employment; there are also indirect benefits through supply chain linkages to other sectors. And because of its global reach physically, economically and culturally the impact of the industry has a major role to play in not only supporting economic development but also working towards the United Nations sustainable development goals. Travel and tourism have a particular role to play in employing and empowering disadvantaged groups and successfully impacting sustainable development. The decisions of tourism managers have wide reaching implications for business and society.
This programme will critique the key activities in the private sector, including areas such as tour operators, airlines and travel companies, as well as public bodies, such as local authorities, and not-for-profit bodies, such as tourist boards, destination management organisations and other agencies. However, this course will embrace wider societal issues relating to the sustainability, nature, impacts and the meanings and consequences of the development of travel and tourism. The roots of travel and tourism lie within the remit of business and management. Therefore, the course will offer academic critique coupled with an applied understanding of business management issues within the travel and tourism industry.
Are you ready for a career in business?
This programme has been designed with your future in mind; developed with input from businesses, our courses ensure you gain the expertise you need to succeed in the modern world. By studying with us you will develop knowledge and skills across key business disciplines, focusing on the study of organisations, management, and the changing environment in which they operate.
On your journey with us you will interact with our strong network of professional bodies, industry specialists and alumni; have the opportunity for fully supported entrepreneurial activity; enjoy an innovative blended learning approach to support your needs and develop your key digital, analytical and coaching skills along the way.
Studying at LSBU Business School is a fabulous experience, whether you chose to be with us in Southwark or at our new campus in Croydon, you will have the chance to learn and live in the heart of one of the most diverse, innovative, creative, and exciting cities in the world.This three-year course features a number of site visits and the opportunity for a placement, so youll gain all the skills you need to thrive in this exciting sector.
Studying in the heart of one of the worlds most visited cities, youll find your learning extends far beyond the lecture theatres and seminar rooms of LSBU. Youll be out there, seeing the industry up close for yourself, thanks to visits to a range of tourism operations, destinations and trade fairs its all on our doorstep.
We offer the opportunity for all undergraduate Home/EU students to undertake a work placement, internship or work experience while studying afull-time course starting in September2022.
Why Business Management with Travel and Tourism at LSBU?
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No.2 in London for satisfaction with courses across Business, Management & Marketing (Guardian University League Tables 2019).
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- We are one of only 12 UK universities who are ABTA Education Partners
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- Professional accreditation - The School has Centre of Excellence status with the IOEE, in recognition of our entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge practice.
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- Outstanding facilities and access to the software widely used in industry: Bloomberg, SAGE, FAME, Nvivo and SPSS.
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- The opportunity to complete your third year in a paid professional work placement.
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- You could study in Europe during the second semester of the second year, with semester abroad opportunities in the USA or Australia too.
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- 1st overall for career prospects among Modern London universities (Guardian University League Tables 2020)