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Management levels , to continue to develop the sector . The hospitality and tourism industry is a global one and a QMU international hospitality and tourism management ( IHTM ) degree opens doors for our students across the world .
QMU has delivered aspects of hospitality and tourism education for some 140 years , and has an excellent reputation with employers across the world . Our international hospitality and tourism degree will not only arm you with a vast array of industry knowledge , it is also designed to give you as much exposure to the reality of the industry as possible .
The course is truly international ; students hail from across the globe and we have links with many different hospitality and tourism organisations worldwide .
Learning alongside a range of nationalities will enhance your learning and development , and our links will allow you to meet key players in the industry and open up a range of placement opportunities . The IHTM teaching team maintain that our degree prepares you for an outstanding career in management be that in either hospitality or tourism , and our graduate employment record supports this belief .
Our staff have strong connections to organisations such as the Institute of Hospitality , the Tourism Society , the Scottish Tourism Alliance , the Hospitality Industry Trust and many more . These connections offer opportunities to attend conferences , workshops and even apply for scholarships to spend time abroad in Switzerland , at Disney , or at one of many other exciting locations , all connected to your learning . The IHTM degree has a wide range of industry supported scholarships and awards which we consider to be a strong endorsement by industry of our degree .
Our approach to learning and teaching
Our degrees are modular . In Years One and Two , core modules on each degree will give you a grounding in your chosen area . As you progress , you will begin to learn more about your particular area . For Business Management and Events Management you have the opportunity to select modules which you have a particular interest in in the later years of the degree . This may give you the opportunity to steer your future career in a particular way .
You will benefit from a variety of teaching methods including lectures , seminars
100 and workshops , and field trips . Our courses include workplace experience and students will also benefit from an array of guest speakers . Students on the IHTM course will enjoy practical sessions at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh and Edinburgh New Town Cookery School as well as visits to a myriad of hospitality and tourism organisations .
Assessment methods also vary and include examinations , written reports , essays , presentations and peer assessment . Our assessment methods include formative and summative components , so students receive early feedback on progress made and can use it to help inform final assessment coursework .
Our staff team all have experience of working in the industry and regularly publish in academic journals , keeping their teaching and research relevant .
Industry is extremely supportive of our courses and students will benefit from hearing guest lectures from a range of practitioners and visiting professors . Building contacts and networks is key to gaining an understanding of the industry and securing work experience and employment on graduation .