ABOUT THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
If you are a talented student graduating from an undergraduate course who is seeking a career in hospitality and tourism, this programme offers you an affordable study option in terms of tuition and living costs – with full access to world-class university facilities.
Formal teaching sessions are complemented by research and real-life work experience in an international business environment. The learning and teaching methods are a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, study tours and project-based assignments.
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Why choose this programme?
China is the third most visited country in the world, with 55.98 million overseas visitors in 2010. Dalian is the most visited tourist destination in China. This postgraduate programme is designed specifically for international students who have an interest in studying tourism, with a particular emphasis on China.
In a rapidly-changing global economic environment, where it is increasingly important to understand the international perspective, a postgraduate degree gained outside your own country will be an invaluable asset on your CV. Global companies are looking for employees who have experience of China and who understand the Chinese business environment, conventions and language.
Getting the Chinese perspective
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A postgraduate degree taught in English at a top-ranked Chinese university. The Global Institute of Management and Economics offers you the opportunity to study a Master's in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Being taught entirely in English by fully qualified and experienced teachers. All of the coursework material is provided in English and you will be able to complete your exams and assignments in English. There are core modules of Chinese language as part of the curriculum that will allow you to develop new language skills whilst you study.
Hospitality and tourism management degrees are administered by the Global Institute of Management & Economics (GIME).
Why apply for the MSc International Tourism Management programme?
MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
What will I study?
Modules in Chinese language are a compulsory part of your degree and provide you with a unique opportunity to develop new skills. You do not need any prior knowledge as you can study from beginners' level Chinese.
The two and a half year course will include studies into the following areas.
Year 1
Compulsory modules | Optional Modules | |
Semester 1 | Tourism Foundation | Organisational Behavior |
Tourism Marketing | ||
Tourism Policy and Development | ||
Chinese Culture | ||
Semester 2 | Tourism Issues and Trends | E-tourismE-tourism |
Tourism Destinations | Managerial Accounting and Finance | |
Chinese Reading and Writing |
Year 2
Compulsory modules | Optional Modules | |
Semester 3 | Research Methods | Tourism Entrepreneurship |
Business Chinese | Sustainable Tourism | |
Semester 4 | Dissertation | |
Semester 5 | Graduate Internship |
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
How do I qualify?
Academic requirements: |
Successful completion of Bachelor's degree with good grades. Students should have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students who have at least one year of relevant work experience will be considered with a GPA of 2.3 or higher. Students are also required to provide a personal statement and recommendation letters from two professors or associate professors. |
English requirements: |
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Students with an IELTS score of 5.5 should apply for Pre-Sessional English. |
Age | 21 years and above |
Please note: applicants may be required to undertake an admission interview on a case-by-case basis.
DATES AND PRICES
When can I start?
This is a 2.5-year programme
Start date | Term dates | Fees |
September 2016 | September - July | RMB 69,000 per year |
(approx £7,177 per year) | ||
(approx US $10,786 per year) |
Please note course fees are pegged against China RMB. Prices in other currencies are subject to currency fluctuations.
Tuition fees do not include:
WHY CHINA?
Career prospects
In a rapidly-changing global economic environment, where it is increasingly important to understand the international perspective, a postgraduate degree gained outside your own country will be an invaluable asset on your CV.
The masterclasses delivered by leading professionals will enhance your knowledge of real life scenarios and ultimately contribute to your future employability and networking opportunities.
Lifestyle: An ancient culture, modernising fast
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