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Master of Hospitality and Tourism (International Hotel Management)

School of Hospitality, Leisure and Sports

9–12 months

Duration

13

Modules

$750/Module

Fees

Jan 2025

Apply Date

Sept 2025

Start Date

About the Program

The Master of Hospitality and Tourism (International Hotel Management) program at GOU  is designed to produce professionals in the greatest demand in the hospitality industry by equipping Learners with the analytical and decision-making skills needed to build a set of rigorous competencies in the field of international hotel management. 

The program, in addition, develops learner skills that enhance the knowledge and expertise of Learners in the field to enable them to play more strategic professional roles in the evolving and innovative field of international hotel management in the digital age.

In addition to acquiring the requisite knowledge and competencies in the core subject areas of the Program, Graduates of this Program will also gain entrepreneurial skills, expertise, experience, and knowledge/know-how to empower them to set up  4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) compliant business enterprises and corporations relating to their vocation, profession, area of expertise or competency.

Key Information

Mode of Delivery

Online

Duration

9 – 12 months

Number of Modules

13

Number of Credit Hours

52

Apply Date

January 2025

Start Date

September 2025

Language

English

Program Outcomes

The program provides Learners with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry. It enables them to deepen their understanding of the principles, applications, context, management, and operational aspects underlying international hotel business development, promotion, innovation, and management. As a result, Learners on the program are able to acquire the requisite knowledge and job-relevant in-demand skills to advance their careers in top management within the tourism and hospitality industry.

The ACTIVEclassTM Mode of Delivery of this Program lays less emphasis on teaching or instruction. Learners are encouraged and empowered to develop and acquire their Program-specific  SEEKTM (skills, expertise, experience, and know-how) through the innovative LKDATM (Learn, Know, Do, Acquire) approach

The Program provides Learners with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core, concentration, and specialization subject areas of the Program to enable them develop and acquire the relevant Program-specific SEEKTM  through actively engaging in the  Learning-by-Involvement (LbI)  and Knowing-by-Doing (KbD) activity-based learner-initiative-intensity-activeness LKDATM-Outcome AATs (actions, activities, and tasks).

The LKDATM– Outcome ACTIVEclassTM Mode of Program Delivery

The Program is ACTIVEclassTM Compliant whereby the instructional delivery approach is designed to facilitate, support, and empower the active engagement of Learners in the process of developing and acquiring their Program-specific SEEKTM (skills, expertise, experience, and know-how).

ACTIVEclassTM   Instructors are, therefore, not at the center of the teaching-instruction-learning process. They focus on introducing the subject matter of instruction, mapping out and guiding Learners through learner-initiative-intensity-activeness LKDATM (Learn, Know, Do, Acquire) Outcome AATs (actions, activities, and tasks).

ACTIVEclassTM  Learners are therefore encouraged and empowered to play an active engagement role in contributing to their SEEKTM (skills, expertise, experience, and knowledge/know-how) development and acquisition process through actively engaging in the  Learning-by-Involvement (LbI)  and Knowing-by-Doing (KbD) activity-based LDKATM Outcomes AATs (activities, actions, and tasks).

Number of Modules Credit Per Module Total Credit Hours
Core Modules 6 4 24
Research Modules 2 4 8
Specialization Modules 5 4 20
Total 13 52

Core Modules

Select 6 Modules

Research Modules

Select All Modules

  1. Research Methods and Methodology (Non-Credit)
  2. Masters Research Project 

Specialization Modules

Select 5 Modules

1.
Assets Management
2.
Current Trends in Hospitality
3.
Events & Banqueting Management
4.
Events and Congress Management
5.
Front Office & Rooms Division Operations Management
6.
Hospitality Financial Management
7.
Hospitality Marketing Strategies
8.
Hospitality Safety, Security, and Risk Management
9.
Hotel Management and Operations
10.
Hotel Revenue Management
11.
Hotels and the Guest Experience
12.
International Hotel Management
13.
International Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Management
14.
Management of Rooms Division
15.
Managing Food and Beverage Operations
16.
Managing Service Quality and Business Excellence
17.
Marketing Management
18.
Quality and Business Development
19.
Service and Excellence and Innovation
20.
Strategic Destination Management
21.
Strategic Digital Marketing
22.
Strategic Hotel Management
23.
Strategic Human Resources Management
24.
Strategic Marketing and Sales Management
25.
Strategic Revenue and Financial Management
26.
Transforming Organisational Cultures in the International Hotel Industry
27.
Wine & Beverage Management

Targeted Learners

Fresh university graduates seeking to improve their employability prospects and opportunities through acquiring and upgrading their ‘beyond –the-university’ expertise with job-relevant skills and competencies in Hospitality and Tourism (International Hotel Management) at the Master’s level
Working professionals seeking to upgrade their skills and expertise in Hospitality and Tourism (International Hotel Management) at the Master’s degree level to accelerate and advance their careers and remain relevant in the rapidly changing job market
Learners seeking to enroll in skills-in-demand, job-ready, and industry-relevant flexible online training programs in Hospitality and Tourism (International Hotel Management) at the Master’s degree level without the need to participate in campus-based residential programs
Learners seeking alternatives to traditional university education to acquire the necessary ‘need-to-have’ job-relevant critical skills and professional qualifications in Hospitality and Tourism (International Hotel Management) at the Master’s level to be future-job market competitive and to improve their employability opportunities, prospects, and options
Lifelong Learners seeking to update/upgrade their skills and expertise; acquire new skills and competencies; pursue professional or career development and advancement options in Hospitality and Tourism (International Hotel Management) at the Master’s level to be future-job market competitive and to improve their employability opportunities, prospects, and options
Global Learners seeking to broaden and enhance their knowledge and know-how Hospitality and Tourism (International Hotel Management) at the Master’s degree level at this University through pursuing an online program of study
Knowledge Seekers who want to broaden and enhance their ‘good-to-know or ‘need-to-know’ knowledge or know-how in Hospitality and Tourism (International Hotel Management) to inform and educate themselves to facilitate their self-improvement, personal development, or general knowledge goals and aspirations.
Academic Requirements
  1. Candidates for admission to this Program must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
  2. Candidates without Bachelor’s degree or equivalent will be considered for admission to the Program based on evidence of relevant Prior Learning/Work Experience.
  3. Candidates without the requisite qualification or relevant Prior Learning/Work Experience can be considered for admission to the Program by taking and passing the GOU Flexible Entry Examinations.
English Requirements

All modules of this Program will be delivered in English. Therefore, English language proficiency is required for admission to this Program. Applicants who need to improve their English to the required proficiency level can enroll in the GOU English Language Proficiency Course

Master’s Degree fee is $750/Module

GOU has in place a competitive Scholarship and Financial Aid scheme for qualified and needy students seeking admission to any program of study.  Prospective students should contact the Student Admissions Office (admissions@gou.university) for eligibility details and on the application process.

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