MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management | University of Portsmouth

This video is a promotional showcase for the MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management program at the University of Portsmouth. It features testimonials from university lecturers and students, detailing the structure of the degree, career opportunities, personal experiences, and student life in Portsmouth.

Video Overview & Key Topics

1. Location and Atmosphere

Students praise Portsmouth for being a scenic coastal city with a pleasant environment [00:04].

It is highlighted as one of the sunnies

t cities in the United Kingdom [00:09].

2. Course Purpose & Audience

The MSc is designed for both UK/home students and international students aiming to build careers in the global hospitality and tourism sectors [00:19].

The program focuses on providing practical experience, employability skills, and leadership development [00:26].

Features a condensed learning schedule that balances academics, sports, and social life [00:51].

3. Three-Layer Course Curriculum

The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge

with practical application across three distinct operational layers [01:08]:

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| THREE-LAYER CURRICULUM |

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| 1. Strategic Layer | Focuses on strategic management in tourism |

| | and hospitality businesses [01:16]. |

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| 2. Operational Layer | Covers practical operations, service quality, |

| | and marketing [01:00], [01:16]. |

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| 3. Consultancy Layer | Involves working directly with real-world |

| | businesses to solve practical issues [01:23].|

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4. Industry Placements & Work Experience

A unique aspect of

the program is the opportunity for postgraduate students to secure an industry placement [01:31].

Students share successful placement experiences secured for upcoming terms (e.g., September intake) [01:38].

5. Skills Developed & Future Aspirations

Skills: Builds leadership, communication, and management abilities suited for the global industry [02:17].

Career Goals Mentioned by Students:

Roles in hotel management and luxury hospitality [00:33], [02:01].

Further academic progression, such as pursuing a P

h.D. or doctoral studies [02:11].

Summary Table of Key Program Features

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| Feature | Details |

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| Program Name | MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management |

| Institution | University of Portsmouth

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| Key Learning Areas | Strategy, Marketing, Service Quality, Operations, Consulting|

| Key Benefits | Industry placement opportunity, global networking |

| Location Advantage | Scenic coastal city, high sunshine hours in the UK |

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