Introduction

The tourism industry is dynamic, fast-growing and international. This programme aims to give students a sound understanding of tourism business management which equips you with the specific knowledge and skills necessary to secure future employment within the international tourism sector.

Programme Features

High ranking
SHU is ranked the 10th in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism (The Guardian University Guide 2024).

Global recognition
Sheffield Business School is AACSB accredited. AACSB is known for its very high standard, less than 5% of business schools worldwide have received this accreditation.  

Sheffield Business School is also one of only four schools worldwide that have EPAS accreditation for undergraduate programmes in hospitality and tourism.  EPAS is a world-renowned standard for the quality of business or management programmes which have an international perspective.

No examination
Assessment 100% based on coursework and project.

Employable graduates
On average, 90% graduates in 2020 and 2021 were employed within 6 months upon graduation.

Modules

Strategic Management

This module is constructed to ensure that all successful students will have a credible and broad grounding in the subject of strategic management in the context of international events, tourism and hospitality businesses. These are the skills and knowledge which when applied to the organisations in which you will work in the future will allow you to progress and develop your managerial careers.

International Air Travel Management

This module aims to develop your knowledge and critical assessment of strategic trends and operational/management issues that are central to the international civil aviation sector. Its simulation approach will provide you a ‘real world’ learning environment and the opportunities to develop strategic skill sets such as critical thinking, problem evaluation, and rational judgement that will be relevant and applicable in the wider world of work.

Tourism Consultancy Experience

This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to attain professional skills and knowledge in consultancy practice by application of their academic studies in addressing contemporary key challenges facing the tourism industry.

Research Project

The module aims to engage students to identify a research question and to design and develop a research method to investigate this question presenting results in an academic research project format. Through a student-based approach to learning, you will develop and enhance several key skills and attributes which are important in your work life and future study.

Academic and Professional Development

The module introduces and develops a broad range skills and capabilities for success in your academic and working careers. You will learn how to succeed to a high academic standard, plus important skills for the workplace such as working in a team, problem solving, and how to communicate effectively; verbally, written and with numbers.

Assessment

Coursework, presentation(s) and project(s).

QF Level

QF Level : Level 5 QR Registration No. : 16/001010/L5  Validity Period : 01/09/2017 - 31/08/2025

Importance of choosing a non-local top-up with QF Level 5   Employment Degree qualifications pitched at QF Level 5 are formally recognised by the HKSAR Government for employment purposes within the Civil Service for graduate posts. Further Studies Having been recognised at QF Level 5, this top-up degree programme meets the standard of locally-accredited bachelor's degree programmes.  Upon graduation, students can pursue their further studies at Master’s degree level in Hong Kong or overseas. Financial Assistance and Scholarships Various HKSAR Government financial assistance schemes and scholarships are only made available to eligible students enrolled into programmes with QF recognition.

Entry Requirements

Holders of a VTC Higher Diploma in relevant subject areas such as Tourism, MICE, Hospitality, or Airport Operations Management:

•    HD in Tourism and MICE
•    HD in Airport Operations Management
•    HD in Travel and Tourism
•    HD in International Hospitality Management (Tourism and Leisure Elective)
•    HD in Tourism Studies
•    HD in Tourism Management
•    HD in MICE Planning and Technology
•    HD in MICE Planning and Management
•    HD in Sustainable Tourism (Ecotourism, Culture and Harbour Tourism)
•    HD in Theme Park and MICE Tourism
 

OR

English Proficiency Requirements

• Applicants holding post-secondary qualifications (e.g. Higher Diploma, Associate Degree) taught and assessed in English from recognised institutions;

OR

• At least an overall IELTS score of 6.0, or equivalent.

Student Story

Fees

• Application Fee : HK$200 (No application fee before the deadline!)
• Registration Fee : HK$3,500
• Tuition Fee : HK$74,840 by 2 instalments

Scholarships

A variety of attractive scholarships are available to current and graduating SHAPE students.

		"SHAPE lecturers and tutors have been supportive throughout my study journey. I love the “International Air Travel Management” module in which I gained a lot of knowledge about the airline industry, including business model, staffing, scheduling, pricing and promotional strategy. The programme inspires me to join the airline industry for my career development.  The experiences and knowledge that I acquired from SHAPE bring me to a new and bright stage.." MAK Wai Po BSc (Honours) International Tourism Management HKSAR Government Outstanding Performance Scholarship 2023-24

Financial Aids 

 The following HKSAR Government financial assistance schemes are available to eligible students who pursue this programme at SHAPE:

Financial Assistance Schemes		Amount (HK$)
	Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme (NMTSS)	Up to $34,390 per year  [AY2024/25]
	Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)	Up to $91,040 (Tuition fee grant) Up to $8,810 (Academic expenses grant) Up to 57,340 (Living expenses loan) [AY2023/24]
	Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)	Up to the annual tuition fees payable in the academic year

For details including eligibility and subsidy amount, please refer to the hyperlink of each scheme.

Career Prospects

91% graduates of this programme in 2021 were employed within 6 months upon graduation.  Our graduates are able to pursue a wide range of careers in related fields of tourism, hospitality or airline industries in job positions such as Reservation Agent, Travel Officer, Travel Consultant, Flight Attendant, Airline Customer Service Officer, Theme Park & Attractions Trainee, and Management Trainee, etc.

Further Studies

Having been recognised at QF Level 5, this top-up degree programme meets the standard of locally-accredited bachelor's degree programmes.  Upon graduation, students can pursue their further studies at Master’s degree level in Hong Kong or overseas.

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