International Hospitality and Attractions Management (Honours)

Overview

Key facts

The International Hospitality and Attractions Management (Honours) programme of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University is designed to provide quality education in theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in various aspects of hospitality and attractions management for those who wish to pursue or further advance their careers at managerial level in the hospitality industry.

The programme helps students acquire knowledge and skills up to professional level strengthening their knowledge of general management in hotel, attractions and tourism areas, nurturing and providing various opportunities to sharpen their creative thinking, problem-solving techniques, and other generic skills. It develops in students sound professional knowledge in various disciplines of management studies and managerial thinking, which are deemed necessary for their intellectual and social well-being and, more importantly, for excelling in a supervisory position in the hospitality industry.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILO)

• Explain and critically review business theories and concepts to identify issues, analyse situations, and develop solutions for multi-faceted problems in organisational settings.

• Critically evaluate issues and make informed judgements in view of the organisation’s strategies as well as ethical considerations.

• Make contributions as a leader and member in a team setting and communicate effectively.

• Command knowledge of the practices and activities of key aspects of hospitality and attractions management. 

• Integrate and apply advanced analytical skills to address issues and make business decisions related to hospitality and attractions management, especially those involve international operation.

• Assimilate and synthesise new knowledge in hospitality and attractions management, apply it to solve problems related to operation in hospitality and attractions industries, and develop practical recommendations.

Career Prospects

Graduates can find work in conference, hotel, attractions and event management in the hospitality field. They can also apply their skills in careers such as customer relations, sales and business development, facilities management and food service management within the recreation, travel and tourism and food and beverage sectors.

Further Studies

Opportunities are available for the graduates of this programme to pursue postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Students may continue to study for a hospitality-related master degree, a Master of Business Administration or other master degrees in business-related areas.