MBA in International Hospitality Management
Requirements for Admission
Degree with Honours in Hotel or Tourism Management, or successful completion of the IMI Postgraduate Diploma
Exceptionally, Degree in other lines may be accepted, if supported with adequate professional experience
IMI regards strong motivation and maturity as important as academic qualifications
Proficiency in English: 525 TOEFL (paper-based), 196 TOEFL (computer-based), 5.5 IELTS, or equivalent
Who is this programme for?
This 5 month intensive residential course, which is validated by IMI's UK partner, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), is followed by a six month non residential programme for the field consulting project or dissertation. The course is designed for students with qualifications and/or experience in hospitality management who wish to develop their skills and understanding of the industry in preparation for middle and senior management positions.
Programme objective
The programme's objective is to equip students with the skills necessary for eventual higher level management in the hospitality industry by focusing on those subjects that relate to the internationalisation of hotel and hospitality companies. The core focus is on strategic management
with subjects including studying at Master's level, strategic international marketing management, enterprise development, project appraisal and feasibility studies, business cultures in developing new markets (notably Asia).
Programme content
- International Strategic Management
- Business Research Methods
- Global Hospitality Management
- Services Marketing and e-business
- Financial Management for Services
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Dissertation or Field Consulting Project
Awards
Students successfully passing this course will receive two degrees:
MBA in International Hospitality Management, awarded by IMI
MBA in International Hospitality Management, awarded by MMU
Entry Dates
There are 2 intakes per year possible in 2012 and 4 as of 2013.
