Welcome to Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and to your MSc International Hospitality Management programme at Christ Church Business School! We have no doubt that you have made the right choice, and we will be with you every step of the way during the next year of study. As International Hospitality Management students, you will be immersed in the wonderful world of gastronomy and international service excellence, including topics such as global food and drink design, hotel management, talent development and entrepreneurship. The hospitality industry is worth billions to the economies of different countries and continues to evolve.

Christ Church Business School is a caring and supportive community. As your Course Director, I will welcome you in person on your first day and your lecturers will guide you through the details of your course content. You will also make friends for life, as we make sure you have lots of opportunities to meet other students and have fun!

Employability

Designed with input from our network of employers, our MSc is based upon a firm foundation of research-led teaching, blended learning methods and expertise-driven insight. It will provide you with the opportunity to gain both comprehensive conceptual knowledge and an indispensable practical understanding of key areas within the international hospitality industry. Our alumni, including professionals working in this area, often visit the University to talk to current students.

Support & Wellbeing

Importantly, we care about you as a person, your wellbeing, and your success. We make sure we have time for you, and we provide many resources to support you with your finances, your mental health and your study skills. We will be with you every step of the way!

"The combination of different innovative topics complimented each other and presented exciting learning opportunities. The course gave me the confidence and skill set to push myself to become self-employed and run my own events management human resources company. I am forever grateful for the support of my lecturers both during and after my studies. "

• Joshua (MSc Graduate)

In your first week we will take you on a few local field trips and visit a food festival so please make sure you have looked online at different examples of Food Festivals.

Your year at Christ Church Business School is divided into three Trimesters. You will study 120 credits overall, plus a 60-credit dissertation. You will choose these modules when you arrive.

The structure aims to be both simple and comprehensive. You will follow four core modules, which will provide an overall foundation for management in the relevant industries, clearly introducing basic concepts, working approaches and methodologies.

The content of the programme has been designed in such a way that it underpins:

• The interdisciplinary of our approach to the study of international hospitality management
• A research-informed, up-to-date curriculum, embedded in the real world of international hospitality.

The core modules have been carefully written to prepare you for employment or study whilst being employed, and then fully prepare you for the dissertation that completes the totality of the programme.

You will also select one optional module which offers you the chance to study two bespoke areas of management, to prepare you for employment and/or career enhancement. Employability skills and attributes are embedded into each module.

Our International Hospitality Management students are of all ages, from all backgrounds and from many places around the world. This makes us a rich, diverse, inclusive, tolerant and lively community.

Our campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and we look after it with care. It has wonderfully maintained open spaces and gardens to stroll in and meet with friends. It is situated in the heart of the city and everything you need for a convenient student life is within close walking distance.

On the International Hospitality Management MSc you will have the opportunity to study and work directly with members of the Kent community and contribute to the development of this dynamic and enterprising region, for example by visiting the Canterbury Food Festival and listening to guest speakers from high-quality local restaurants and organisations such as the local Destination Management company, Visit Kent.

Learning at Christ Church Business School on the MSc International Hospitality Management Course.

We care about you being at ease and feeling confident about your studies. So we have put in place a welcome week starting on the week of 16th September 2024, with lots of activities for you to familiarise yourselves with the way we teach and the way we will mark your work and support you all the way through. Make sure you attend to start making friends!

Community

On the social side, the Student Union (CCSU) has a huge range of clubs and societies – all of which have unique social calendars of their own and offer endless opportunities to make lifelong friends and discover new hobbies. And you can always create your own society and cultivate your own community!

CCSU will be hosting their Welcome Fayre on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Make sure you keep checking the CCSU website for further details and how to get involved.

We understand that you may be nervous about your first few weeks on campus but rest assured - you'll be joining a nurturing and supportive environment where diversity, equality and individuality are part of everything we do.

You can find out more about our welcoming community and making friends.

If you are an International Student joining us then please see our International Student Support pages for further information and guidance.

Legrand, W., Chen, J.S. and Laeis, G.C. (2022). Sustainability in the hospitality industry: Principles of sustainable operations. Routledge.