BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Management
London, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
GBP 10,050 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK students: GBP 9,250 per year | for international students: £17,345
Key Summary
About: Leeds Beckett University's BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Management trains future hospitality leaders to manage complex businesses, innovate and apply theory to practice. You’ll develop project management skills through live projects, field trips and guest speakers. You can take a sandwich year placement for paid industry experience. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and taught by research-active academics and industry practitioners in Leeds' varied hospitality scene.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter hotel and restaurant management, events and food-and-beverage roles, hospitality consulting, tourism and start-ups, or pursue an MSc International Hospitality Management. Career opportunities in domestic and international markets.
Lead and inspire the future of global hospitality. You'll be supported by expert tutors and our unique partnership with the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association.
Turn your passion for hospitality into a global career - in partnership with the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association. Learn how to lead, innovate, and make an impact in one of the world's most dynamic industries.
You'll build the skills to manage people, drive strategy, and transform businesses - from international hotels and restaurants to events, resorts, and luxury brands, with a strong focus on sustainability and digital guest experiences.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Develop leadership, digital, and project management skills through live, industry-led projects
- See hospitality in action with module placements and visits to top global and local businesses
- Work on real briefs - from designing guest experiences to creating data-driven business strategies
Shape the future of global hospitality
This degree is designed to put your career ambitions at the heart of your learning. You'll undertake modules on location and gain specialist training and qualifications that'll set you apart in the industry.
Through our unique partnership with the Leeds Hotels and Venues Association (LHVA), you'll develop your industry network and work on innovative consultancy projects, tackling real business challenges and gaining professional experience that goes far beyond the classroom.
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Why study the BSc Hospitality Business Management course at Leeds Beckett University?
- We're ranked 4th in the UK for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism*
- Global reputation - we're recognised as one of the top 100 institutions in the world and hold a five-star rating for Hospitality and Leisure Management**
- Learn from a specialist teaching team, including research-active academics and industry professionals
- Benefit from our unique partnership with Leeds Hotels & Venues Association, enabling exclusive placements and opportunities
Teaching & Learning
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through several modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Year 1
What you'll learn
Hospitality Consumer Behaviour
Learn to create and deliver successful hospitality marketing initiatives as well as irresistible, memorable, and communicable hospitality products and services in ethical and responsible ways so that stakeholders achieve their short-term goals and long-term purposes.
Revenue Management
This module focuses on profitability and introduces key financial documents used by hospitality businesses. You'll gain an understanding of how departments or units can operate efficiently and effectively while maintaining product quality.
Organisation Behaviour & Design
Develop an understanding of how to design the structure and culture of departments in various hospitality organizations to coordinate employees' behaviours for efficient and effective daily operations. This includes insights into labour markets and the composition of the hospitality industry workforce.
Professional & Academic Skills for Hospitality
Acquire and develop academic and professional skills in various learning environments, including paid and unpaid work settings, to enhance your success in the hospitality industry.
Responsible Hospitality Operations
Explore strategies to identify target customers, understand their needs, and develop products and services that exceed their expectations rather than just satisfy basic requirements. Key concepts include market segmentation, positioning, targeting, and consumer behaviour.
The Hospitality Industry & Society
Examine the evolution of the hospitality industry from hosting guests to providing comprehensive services such as food, drink, accommodation, personalized service, cultural experiences, and infotainment in a socially responsible and sustainable manner.
Year 2
What you'll learn
Applied Hospitality Research
Develop an understanding of research methods within the context of hospitality management. You'll learn philosophical principles and undertake a research project, covering research processes, project management, and time management.
Delivering Hospitality Experiences
Examine service operations and quality management concepts, evaluating their impact on traditional and contemporary issues affecting consumer hospitality experiences.
Managing & Leading People
Explore various management and leadership theories to develop a practical, contingency-based model applicable across hospitality business units. This includes managing individuals and groups across departments and situations, and integrating ongoing academic research and personal career experiences.
Marketing & Communications for Hospitality
Address communication strategies in the hospitality industry, exploring theoretical and practical approaches to effectively engage consumers and encourage them to share their experiences with hospitality businesses.
Talent Management
Study human resource management aspects like recruitment, selection, training, and development specific to the hospitality industry. Evaluate methods for effective and responsible labour management.
Sustainable Business Decision Making
Develop financial decision-making skills with a focus on sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the triple bottom line. Learn to use financial resources to sustain hospitality businesses responsibly over short and long terms, using decision models and scenarios to balance environmental, social, and financial performance metrics.
Year 3
What you'll learn
Consultancy Project
Undertake a consultancy project focused on addressing specific issues within the tourism and hospitality industries. Working in a small team, you'll apply problem-solving methods and project management techniques to tackle briefs set by external industry clients. This module emphasizes innovative approaches to finding solutions for real industry challenges, and enhancing skills in management, professionalism, and networking.
Entrepreneurship
Gain insight into entrepreneurialism within the hospitality industry, understanding the requirements for successful business development. You'll critically reflect on your capabilities and interests in business development and learn to create effective business plans for new ventures.
Food & Drink Tourism
Explore the strategic management of hospitality industries in creating and presenting food and drink experiences. This module delves into the role of hospitality in enhancing the value of food and drink within various locations such as countries, regions, and cities. Topics include management, marketing, and the sensory experiences consumers seek in specific food and drink settings.
Hospitality Business Strategy
Develop competitive strategies that generate sustainable advantages for hospitality businesses. This module focuses on creating and refining strategies to ensure business survival and prosperity in competitive environments.
Responsible Hospitality Businesses
Critically evaluate socially responsible practices within hospitality businesses. Gain insights into how businesses engage in socially responsible strategies to benefit stakeholders and foster a culture of social responsibility within the hospitality sector.
These modules collectively provide a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of hospitality management, from strategic planning and entrepreneurship to responsible business practices and consultancy skills.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Develop into reflective practitioners who can make informed decisions and respond flexibly to a dynamic globalised hospitality industry.
- Operate as thoughtful hospitality practitioners who act ethically and responsibly to achieve their success and that of their organisation.
- Be creative thinkers who are digitally literate and enterprising, and are accomplished and confident in designing and implementing new and innovative products, services and solutions which will be of benefit to the hospitality industry and its consumers.
- Think in a cognitively complex way and communicate in a manner appropriate at all levels within and outside hospitality organisations.
- Use theories and concepts to inform effective professional practice.
- Initiate and implement change with sensitivity, empathy and attention to detail whilst taking into account the impact on internal and external stakeholders.
There are ways you may be able to fund your course. Sometimes it is possible to get sponsorship from a government body in your country. There are many different options, so have a look through the links carefully to see if they apply to you.
- International Scholarships
- Chevening Scholarships
- US / Canada Direct Loans
On graduating, you’ll be a creative and entrepreneurial graduate, ready to operate as a thoughtful hospitality practitioner in this dynamic sector. You’ll have the knowledge, skill set and confidence to design and implement new and innovative products, services and solutions that will benefit the hospitality industry and its consumers. A wide variety of roles across many sectors will be open to you, or you could choose to undertake further study on our MSc International Hospitality Management.