Stage 1: Pre-Masters in Tourism and Hospitality

Location

PUIC at Plymouth University

Modules

• Critical Thinking

  To develop a range of critical thinking skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level, including evaluating arguments, debating and constructing effective arguments, evidence and critical reading.

  How will I be assessed? Evaluating Arguments Assessment, Critical Evaluation Assessment, final Examination

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

  This module will develop a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study and develop a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life.

  How will I be assessed? Oral Presentation, Group Report and Presentation, In-class assessment, PDP Journal and Final Examination

• Research Skills

  To develop an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study. To develop an understanding of how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

  How will I be assessed? Topic Presentation, Literature Review, Methodology Essay

• Dissertation*

  To provide the students with the necessary research and writing skills to produce a postgraduate level dissertation.

  How will I be assessed? Dissertation (5,000 words)

• Global Marketing*

  To develop fundamental knowledge and skills in order to adopt a strategic approach to marketing within a global business context.

  How will I be assessed? Group Report, Final Examination

• Managing Human resources*

  To allow the students to develop and apply fundamental knowledge and skills in adopting strategic approaches to human resources management within a global business context.

  How will I be assessed? Individual Portfolio, Final Examination

* These modules are only available on the extended pathway.

Stage 2: Masters Degree

Location

Plymouth Business School

Please note: Masters Modules differ depending on the pathway, you can find out more about them on the Plymouth University website by clicking the links below:

Successful completion of this pathway will lead to the following degree award at Plymouth University:

• MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management
• MSc International Hospitality Management