Between 2020 – 30 the global events, leisure and tourism sectors are expected to double in size. Internationally, it is estimated that around 75 million new jobs will be created in these sectors.
Are you ready for this change?
In the next few years, you may be called to take up a new role, relocate to another country or simply asked to expand your current business. While general qualifications such as MBAs worked in the past, you will definitely get an edge with a specialized masters in events, leisure and tourism.
This course is designed to provide strong academic and professional skills that will help you to become a leader in events, leisure and tourism sectors anywhere in the world. Originating from the City of London, this course is designed by both industry practitioners and academics to develop broader skills which will enable you to succeed in the general management in events, leisure and tourism sectors.
This combination of events, leisure and tourism subjects will give you in-depth knowledge and enable you to have wide career prospects. You will study the same programme that is offered at the university in London, irrespective of where you live.
Cover the essentials of marketing and learn how to solve real world issues arising in the creative sector. Engage in marketing management theories whilst developing organisational level leadership skills.
Critically explore current issues of project and quality management faced by professionals within creative industries, and gain knowledge, skills and a structured approach in solving them.
Self-evaluate your research abilities in your chosen field of study in order to design and undertake your dissertation. Study research techniques and adopt a reflective approach to research methodology.
Groom yourself to be an influential manager and leader by ensuring personal growth and sustained development, cemented by knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and approaches.
Develop a broad, informed and critical understanding of the complex contemporary issues surrounding fundraising in events, leisure and tourism at national and global levels.
Understand how accounting and financial statements capture the value of businesses in a creative industries context. Explore management accounting techniques and dissect financial strategies in multiple settings.
Explore the fast paced environment in which contemporary organisations operate. Scrutinise globalisation and its intricacies such as diversity and cross cultural management in the context of strategic HRM.
Undertake a substantial piece of academic or industry-focused research to explore current issues impacting the sector, and engage in research, high-level analysis and interpretation of information.
One of London’s oldest educational institutions, London Metropolitan University has been celebrating diversity in education since its inception way back in 1848. With students from more than 140 different nationalities under its wing, this iconic university comprises six schools offering a distinct array of well-timed programmes curated to suitably cater to the evolving role of education today.
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