THE OXFORD

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
Postgraduate Programmes 2016

Developing
future leaders for
the international
hospitality and
tourism industries
 The Oxford School of Hospitality Management adopts a truly distinctive
approach. Not only do students receive a rigorous and challenging education,
they are also constantly exposed to industry. They leave with a deep
understanding of the challenges of leadership in the international hospitality
and tourism industries. It is no wonder that they go on to follow such
successful careers.

UFI IBRAHIM
CEO
British Hospitality Association

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WELCOME TO THE
OXFORD SCHOOL
OF HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
Being at university is about so much
more than gaining expertise in your
chosen subject area. It’s about
enhancing your intellectual capacity,
developing professionally and
preparing yourself for success
throughout your life and career.

We are dedicated to providing

you with opportunities for personal
growth and transformation. The
quality of teaching, rigour of
academic research and constant
interaction with industry create a
vibrant and challenging environment.

We foster a learning community that

is international in its outlook and
promotes social responsibility,
inclusivity and the celebration of
diversity.
DONALD SLOAN, Head of School

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EXCELLENCE
IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
Studying at the Oxford School of Hospitality Management is a dynamic experience. You will become
immersed in a diverse community of students and academic staff who have a genuine passion for
hospitality and for learning.

Providing
high quality
education

HOW YOU WILL LEARN SUPPORTING YOUR LEARNING STUDENT EXPERIENCE

We focus on stimulating your intellectual
curiosity and enhancing your professional
knowledge and skills, so that you can go
on learning throughout your career.
Underpinning this ambition, we deliver a
learning experience that is:
■ relevant – in tune with organisations in
the international hospitality, events and
tourism industries
■ challenging – high expectations, with
support that encourages and enables
achievement
■ stimulating – varied learning
experiences that inspire and motivate
■ international – preparing students
from all around the world and valuing
their diverse contributions
■ valuable – providing graduates with
competitive advantage in the
international labour market.
You will be part of a strong learning We adopt an innovative approach to
community that enables you to recognise teaching, which ensures your learning
and fulfil your potential; what you learn experience is vibrant and engaging; we
will be cutting edge, reflecting the very firmly believe learning should be exciting
best industry practice. as well as challenging.
From academic advisers and support Our academics hold regular tutorials
coordinators, to specialist subject where you can discuss the preparation
librarians and other learning support of assignments and approaches to
staff, we want to ensure that you get the research.
best out of your studies.
This personal support builds your
We want your time at Oxford Brookes to confidence as an independent learner,
be as enjoyable and successful as develops your subject knowledge and
possible. That’s why we provide all the proves crucial as you move towards
facilities you need to be relaxed and submission of your dissertation.
happy throughout your programme.
ANDREA AGUILAR
Postgraduate Student, USA
The tutors are great because they understand that we all come from different
backgrounds and they accommodate all of our needs. We have the opportunity
to learn about different cultures from each other which is essential on an
international course.

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Oxford Brookes
has given me the
necessary foundation
to better succeed.
Throughout my studies
I made lifelong friends
and met tutors who
inspired me to
pursue my career within
this industry.
STEPHANIE SEGOURA
Graduate, General Manager,
Sofitel Luxury Hotel, Canada

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EXCELLENCE
IN INDUSTRY LINKS
The Oxford School of Hospitality Management has strong relationships with hospitality’s most
recognisable names, allowing you to learn from, and work with, the best in the industry.
You gain
valuable links
with the
industry
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS
One of the most valuable lessons you will
learn is the importance of building and
maintaining a professional network in
order to achieve a smooth transition
from education to the work place.
You are encouraged and supported
to develop your own networks of
professional contacts, benefiting greatly
from a wide variety of introductions and
experiences which the school makes
available to you.
You have the opportunity to attend many
events involving hospitality professionals,
some on campus and others in Oxford
and London. These provide the chance
to interact with managers in industry, gain
new insights and be better prepared for
the professional world.
Companies we are in regular contact
with include:
■ Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
■ InterContinental Hotels Group
■ D&D Restaurants
■ Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
■ Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
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GUEST SPEAKERS BACCHUS MENTORING
As part of your postgraduate programme
within the Oxford School of Hospitality
PROGRAMME
Unique in the higher education sector,
Management, we prepare you to be the
future leaders of the hospitality, events
the Bacchus Mentoring Programme
provides structured support for all
and tourism industries. We invite a range
of prominent industry executives to
postgraduate students by linking them
with senior figures from the international
enrich your learning experience by hospitality, events and tourism industries.
sharing their views on management and You will have a dedicated mentor, who
leadership in hospitality and tourism. you will work closely with throughout
Recent guest speakers have included: your studies and many of these
relationships live on after students
SIMON HOUSTON
progress into employment.
Group Operations Manager Europe,
Your mentor will provide you with real
Baxter Storey
insights into the opportunities available
LIZ HARTSTONE
in the hospitality, events and tourism
International Hospitality Recruiter
industries and help your transition from
JANET WOOD higher education to working life. This
Managing Director, The Silent Customer programme has had a hugely positive
GEOFF PARKINSON impact on the learning experience of our
Managing Director at Extreme Hotels, students.
Principal at Hotel Investment Advisors There are now more than 150 mentors
participating in the programme, many
GAVIN BATE
Director of Adventure Alternative, of them alumni of The Oxford School of
Founder and Chairman of Moving Hospitality Management and members
Mountains Trust of the Bacchus Society (see page 11).
RUSSELL KETT
Managing Partner, HVS, London
ERLINGUR EINARSSON
Postgraduate Student, Iceland
The best part is the connection with industry both through the expertise of the
tutors and the Bacchus Mentors. You have many opportunities to network with
top professionals and discuss how they apply the theory that you have learnt in
the classroom. My Bacchus Mentor has been great at helping me realise what
motivates me and what I want to do in my future career.
Your degree will
focus on both
creativity and responsible
management, giving you
the perfect grounding for
a successful career.
RAYMOND BLANC OBE
Chef Patron,
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

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EXCELLENCE
IN RESEARCH
The school has a strong and collaborative research culture which will help you develop intellectually.

96% of research
judged to be
internationally
recognised*
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
FRAMEWORK RESULTS 2014
* Research was submitted as part of the
Faculty of Business

YOUR PROGRAMME IS BUILT ON INDUSTRY RESEARCH WITH PRACTICAL

WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH
You will be exposed to top hospitality
and tourism academics who conduct
rigorous and up-to-date research that
advances sector knowledge and
addresses the needs of national and
international organisations. This will
hugely benefit your studies as you
will be made aware of the current
developments and issues in the industry.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
There is the opportunity to take part in
your own research projects that address
current issues in the sector.
You will be supervised by a specialist
tutor who provides expert knowledge
and one-to-one guidance throughout
your project. Training in developing your
research skills and techniques will also
be offered.
Whilst carrying out research projects,
some students receive support from
their Bacchus Mentor. Their knowledge,
experience and professional contacts
can have a positive impact on your work.
SPEAKERS IMPACT
Throughout the academic year, there is The Oxford School of Hospitality
the opportunity to attend a diverse Management prides itself on carrying out
programme of research seminars and research with a sustainable and social
public lectures, all of which are delivered impact.
by industry professionals. This offers
Recently, it has become the lead
another vital insight into the hospitality
university on an international research
industry as well as being a source of
project that encourages students and
current information that will prove to be
academics to learn more about social
extremely valuable to your professional
enterprise, ensure it is integrated into the
development. It is a great opportunity for
curriculum and to encourage graduates
you to network with potential employers.
to consider careers in the sector.
The outputs of this research include
social enterprise boot camps and walking
FEDERICO FAVUZZI workshops that are run by the school in
Postgraduate Student,
Italy locations such as Kenya and Nepal,
giving you opportunities to experience
The events that are run by the school
the positive impact of social enterprise.
inspired my research, which is on
the tourism experience of ethical
food consumers. My supervisor has
done lots of studies on food tourism,
consumer behaviour and travel
attitudes so he’s been really helpful
in pointing me in the right direction.

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Lecturers at the Oxford School of Hospitality Management are industry experts who publish many
leading textbooks and academic articles.

Taught by STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FOR

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM (2010)

the people Prof Levent Altinay – Professor of Strategy

and Entrepreneurship

who write the

books

FOOD & DRINK: THE CULTURAL ESSENTIAL

CONTEXT (2013) FINANCIAL TECHNIQUES
Donald Sloan – Head of School FOR HOSPITALITY MANAGERS (2014)
Cathy Burgess – Senior Lecturer

THE TOURISM AND LEISURE EXPERIENCE (2010)

Dr Peter Lugosi – Reader

HOSPITALITY MARKETING
(2010)
David Bowie – Senior Lecturer in
Hospitality

RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY THEORY

AND PRACTICE (2011)
Dr Rebecca Hawkins – Senior Lecturer

CONTEMPORARY TOURIST BEHAVIOUR: YOURSELF AND OTHERS AS TOURISTS (2009)

Dr Jackie Clarke – Reader and Dr David Bowen – Reader and Head of Doctoral Programmes

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DEVELOPING EXCELLENCE
IN OUR COMMUNITY
When you join the Oxford School of Hospitality Management you become part of our community
for life. You will not only be a student, you will develop a life-long partnership with the university.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Mentoring The Oxford School of Hospitality

Management promotes a strong and

and supportive learning community in which

students are engaged, motivated and

Support eager to learn.

Based largely on the formal learning

HOME TO OXFORD GASTRONOMICA
A specialist centre for the study of food,
drink and culture, Oxford Gastronomica
has grown since its launch in 2007 to
become a leading player in its field, both
nationally and internationally. Its key
objectives are to provide a forum for the
serious study of food and drink and their
place in culture. It commits to integrity
in food sourcing and it is responsible for
fuelling students’ passion for food and
wine.
You will have the chance to attend
Oxford Gastronomica events that bring
students together with the public,
academics, food industry professionals
and those working in the creative arts.
experience, it also offers opportunities to
attend events, build valuable professional
relationships and share experiences with
alumni. You will find yourself surrounded
by those who want you to fulfil your
potential, and ultimately to become a
leader in your field.
To complement your workshops and
tutorials, you will have access to the
virtual learning environment. This allows
you to connect with lecturers and
colleagues electronically to develop your
learning further in a flexible and
responsive format.
BACCHUS MENTORING
PROGRAMME
The Bacchus Mentoring Programme
links each student with a senior,
experienced executive from the
international hospitality and tourism
industry.
The element which had the most
impact for me while studying at
Oxford Brookes was the support
of the lecturers and their
understanding of how I learnt best.
By recognising that I like to discover
and research concepts for myself,
I was given the space I needed to
do so, yet when I needed help,
I could always count on them for
direction and clarity. This only
motivated me more and always
kept me interested.
LEILA JIWNANI
Graduate, Manager,
PricewaterhouseCoopers

This programme has a major impact on

the learning experience and professional
development of our students. Many of
these relationships are so strong that
they continue long after students have
begun their careers. See page 6 for
further details.

OXFORD GASTRONOMICA
Literary Dinner 2014

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 The Bacchus Society is
The recognised as one of the
most active and successful
Bacchus societies in the university.

Society
It is recommended that you get involved
in your first year and join this vibrant
community of current students,
academics, alumni and friends of the
school.

The hospitality industry thrives on

relationships. Bacchus events provide
opportunities for you to meet and learn
from successful graduates and establish
connections from across the world.
You can get involved with the society’s
student committee and gain experience
in organising events as a team, write for
the society magazine and help with the
marketing and the accounts.
The Bacchus Society encourages you to
stay connected with the school after you
graduate so you continue to benefit from
the networks that you build.
Find out more about the Bacchus
Society on Facebook.
fb.com/TheBacchusSociety
When I go to Bacchus Society events
I meet lots of alumni who have
stayed in contact with the school.
It’s like a close family and they’re
really passionate about what
they’re doing.
Being part of the student committee
is a great way to get experience in
organising events as a team, learning
how to manage a budget and
attracting people to come along.
We organise events around food,
wine and different cultures as well as
the annual Bacchus Ball.
You also make friends with other
students and meet industry figures,
including famous chefs, who have
strong connections with the school.

FAUSTINE KAOUS
Postgraduate President,
The Bacchus Society

BEN McEWEN
Alumni President, The Bacchus Society,
Business Development Manager at
Baxter Storey and Director of hotcatUK.

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EXCELLENCE
IN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Oxford Brookes, with its outstanding reputation, is the obvious choice for aspiring leaders in the
dynamic and vibrant international hospitality industry.
You benefit
from
outstanding
career
possibilities
WORK PLACEMENTS
If you would like more work experience in
the hospitality industry, you can choose
to do a one-year work placement after
your course. Our close links with industry
mean that we are able to support you in
preparing for and securing your work
placement. See page 14 for more
information.
CAREER OPTIONS
Our graduates enjoy a very strong
reputation for being extremely
employable. Our students have the
intellectual capacity, skills and experience
that employers want and graduates go
on to a wide range of careers.
We have outstanding worldwide links
with the industry and deliver unparalleled
opportunities for you to network and
secure an exciting graduate career. Many
companies attend the school each year
to recruit our students.
The Oxford Brookes Careers Centre can
provide advice throughout your studies
and help with your applications and
interviews when you start looking for a
graduate job.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
There are opportunities for term-time
work experience through a network that
has been developed by the school.
Students have worked at The Financial
Times Weekend Oxford Literary
Festival, the BBC Food and Farming
Awards and The Chocolate Festival
among others.
NETWORKING SKILLS
To become a well-rounded, job-ready
After my master’s studies at Oxford
postgraduate it is vital that you practise
Brookes I had the opportunity to
your networking skills. You will have
become a Knowledge Transfer
many opportunities at events that take
Partnership (KTP) Associate at the
place in the school. You will be exposed
university.
to successful entrepreneurs and industry
leaders who will tell their stories, debate I was tasked with developing business
their experiences and share their insights. continuity and disaster recovery plans
This is another way of learning about across the global operating system of
the sector and can help you fast-track InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG),
your career. ensuring its resilience in case of a
major disruption.
CAREERS CENTRE
Together with academic and company
As well as our dedicated team that
supervisors, we successfully
support your careers and work
developed this programme for IHG
experience needs, the university’s
over two years.
Careers Centre offers:
■ Individual sessions with careers Subsequently I joined IHG and since
advisors then my role has expanded
■ Employability workshops, job fairs significantly. I am part of the security
and employer presentations team and I now have crisis
■ Advice on CVs and application forms management responsibilities as well.
Development of interview and
■
CATIA GUIMARAES
presentation skills Graduate,
Aptitude and personality assessments Crisis and Business Continuity
■
Global Risk Manager,
■ Careers information and directories
InterContinental Hotels Group
■ A job vacancy database which
includes graduate, placement,
part-time and volunteering
opportunities.

Top in the UK
for graduate
employability
Taylor Nelson Sofres Survey, 2013
GRADUATE RECRUITMENT FAIRS
Each week in the second semester
companies present to our students as
part of a careers programme run directly
by the school. We also host a hospitality
careers fair for our students in March
each year.
Many of the top hospitality firms regularly
present at the school, including Accor
Hotels, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts,
Marriott Hotels, Rick Stein Restaurants
and Malmaison.
Recruitment fairs are excellent places to
meet company representatives from
corporations of the hospitality and
tourism sector. Through networking you
can interact with corporate recruiters, get
to know them and subsequently be in the
best possible position when applying for
graduate vacancies.
EXAMPLES OF RECENT POSITIONS
TAKEN BY OUR GRADUATES:
General Manager
■
Crystal Hotels (Greece)
■ Business Development Manager
Beachcomber Hotels (Mauritius)
■ Duty Manager
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
(Hong Kong)
■ Conference and Banqueting I enjoyed the academic experience
Assistant Manager at Oxford Brookes, the interaction
Cardiff Marriott (UK) with other ambitious, internationally-
minded students, and the opportunity
■ Financial Assistant
to immerse myself in a city with such
Mandarin Oriental, London (UK)
history, culture and beauty.
Assistant Airport Business
■
TROY HICKOX
Development Manager Graduate,
Corporate Vice President – Hospitality
Meridiana Airlines, Sardinia (Italy)
Development, Galaxy Entertainment
Group
■ Conference and Banqueting
Coordinator
Hilton Hotels, London Gatwick (UK)
■ Financial Controller
Novotel, Phuket (Thailand)
■ Research Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers,
London (UK)
■ Resort Manager
Destination Beach Resort and
Spa in Koh Samui (Thailand)
I was recruited as a Management
■ Trainee Revenue Manager Trainee by an international hotel chain
Novotel, Paris (France) even before I finished my master’s.
VERONIQUE MALOUIN
■ Marketing Executive
Graduate, Lodging Connectivity
Almaty Airlines (Kazakhstan) Manager, Expedia Inc.
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ONE-YEAR WORK PLACEMENT
The one-year work placement is a great opportunity for those who would like to gain work
experience in the hospitality industry after the course.
Industry
Experience
PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All placement positions are paid and
provided by top employers from all
sectors of the hospitality, events and
tourism industry, including hotels,
restaurants, contract catering, tourism
agencies and events organisations.
RECENT PLACEMENT EMPLOYERS
■ Shangri-La at the Shard, London
■ Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, UAE
■ Hilton Heathrow, London
■ Radisson Blu Portmann Hotel,
London
■ Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, China
ASHLEY JUDGE
Placement Student, MCI UK
USA
My placement year has been a great
learning experience both working in
events and working in the UK. I have
worked on projects from start to finish
and seen the outcome of all my hard
work. I now know that I would like to
stay in the events industry.
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BENEFITS OF A WORK PLACEMENT
By doing a placement you will receive:
■ Paid, full-time work experience
■ Practical experience in the hospitality,
events and tourism industry
■ A dedicated service to guide your
placement search
■ Tailored placement skills development
workshops
■ Continual support from the school
■ Improved graduate employability
■ Chance of a firm offer of employment.
I did my placement with Marriott
Hotels and three months into it I was
APPLYING FOR YOUR PLACEMENT
offered a permanent position!
Once you have finished the first taught
The tutors were fantastic in preparing
year of your course, you and your
me for working in the UK by giving
tutors will have an idea of the type of
me guidance on my applications and
job that would best suit your interests
an understanding of the work culture.
and future career.
I now like to support Brookes by
You will be given guidance by your tutors
encouraging students to apply for a
and the Careers Centre on how to apply
placement with Marriott.
for a position.
HARMEET CHUGH
This includes workshops on CVs, Graduate, Hotel Manager,
interview techniques and how to prepare Marriott Frenchman’s Reef and
Morningstar Beach Resort, USVI
for your placement year.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For international students who are
interested in applying for a work
placement, there is full support given
by the school, the International Student
Advice Team and the Careers Centre.
Before you start your placement,
workshops are provided on how to
prepare for working abroad or in the UK.
We provide
12-month placements
to students in a number
of different roles. The
students working with us
are highly motivated, skilled
hospitality professionals
who contribute to the
successful running of the
hotel during the internship.
CAROLINE LOWE
Graduate,
Director of Human Resources,
Hilton London Heathrow Airport
Terminal 5

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EXCELLENCE
IN INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
Hospitality is a truly global sector and the content of our postgraduate programmes is very
internationally focused. At Oxford Brookes you will be well-prepared for a global career.

Global
understanding
and
experience

INTERNATIONAL FIELD TRIPS INTERNATIONAL LINKS AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

It’s not just about theoretical learning,
there are opportunities to visit locations
as diverse as Italy, Romania and Kenya.
On the annual field trip to Kenya,
students experience the value of social
enterprise as a sustainable business
model that can transform the life chances
of those who face major challenges.
Students visit community-based
projects including schools, clinics, hotels
and eco-tourism initiatives and learn
how hospitality organisations can be the
driving force for social change.
You will be taught research methods on
the joint master’s module between
ESADE (Escuela Superior de
Administración y Dirección de Empresas),
Turismo Sant Ignasi (part of Ramon Llull
University in Barcelona, Spain) and Hotel
Management School Maastricht (part of
Zuyd University in Maastricht, the
Netherlands).
You will also have the opportunity to
undertake an intercultural virtual
collaboration project with students from
ESADE and Maastricht.
Working alongside students from different
countries will develop your skills and
networks for an international career in the
hospitality industry.
INTERNATIONAL WORK
PLACEMENT
The Oxford School of Hospitality
Management welcomes students from
55 different countries around the world.
Similarly, our staff come from all over the
world. This international mix gives you
exposure to a wide range of cultures,
reflecting the nature of the hospitality
industry and preparing you for an
international career.
JACKIE TRAN
Postgraduate Student,
Vietnam
No words can describe the learning
experience that I’ve had on the trip
to Kenya. It’s been so powerful to
get new perspectives on hospitality
and tourism, to meet new people and
learn about their lives and culture.

Because the hospitality industry is global,

if you decide to take the Professional
Development module you will have the
opportunity to undertake a one-year
work placement position in organisations
around the world.

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International
students
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
We recognise that coming to live and
study in the UK may be a new
experience for you as an international
student. Our specialist advice team is
here to advise you about issues such as
visas, finance and employment before
you arrive and throughout your time at
Oxford Brookes.
More than 200 of our students come
from outside the UK representing more
than 55 countries. Similarly, our staff
come from all over the world and this
global reach is reflected in the content
of our programmes.
THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
ADVISORY TEAM
The International Student Advisory
Team (ISAT) offers all international
students an online ‘pre-arrival guide’
at: www.brookes.ac.uk/
preparation-arrival
OXFORD BROOKES
INTERNATIONAL
You can even meet us before you leave
your home country. Staff from Oxford
Brookes International make regular visits
overseas and we encourage you to make
contact with us when we visit your
country. You can find out if we are due
to come to your country by visiting:
www.brookes.ac.uk/international/
country-information
VISA REQUIREMENTS
International students (non-UK/EU)
should note that to obtain a visa to
study in the UK, you must be enrolled
on a full-time, degree-level programme
involving a minimum of 15 hours of
organised study per week. Only our
full-time postgraduate programmes meet
these visa requirements, our part-time
programmes do not.
WORKING IN THE UK
There are some opportunities for
students from outside the European
Economic Area to work in the UK after
their studies. Visit the Home Office
website to find out about the current
visa schemes for employment:
www.gov.uk/browse/
visas-immigration/work-visas
The Oxford School of Hospitality
Management MSc students can take
a work placement option, working in the
UK for up to a year as part of their
studies (see page 14 for further details).
ANASTASIA KREMLI
Postgraduate Student,
Greece
It’s an amazing experience because
the course has a diverse community
of students and you have the chance
to go on field trips and meet other
students at universities in different
countries. Learning about different
cultures is important for a career in
hospitality but it also means that you
make friends with people from all
over the world!
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
International students are guaranteed
university accommodation providing they
apply before the deadlines set by the
Admissions Office.
Accommodation for married couples is
limited.
The majority of our accommodation
can be found on, and adjacent to, the
Headington Campus.
The Brookes Bus links all the university
campuses and the cost of a bus pass is
included in your hall fees.
For further information, please visit:
www.brookes.ac.uk/accommodation
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OXFORD, A GREAT PLACE TO
LIVE AND STUDY
As one of the most famous centres of education in the world, the city of Oxford is a great place for
students to live. From its historic buildings to its scenic riverside pubs, it is a place where every
student feels welcome.

A CENTRE FOR HOSPITALITY CAMPUS LIFE

AND LEARNING
Oxford is one of the world’s great cities.
With a reputation built on education,
literature and the arts, Oxford attracts
visitors from all continents, making it
the perfect location in which to study
hospitality.
You will benefit from our close links with
all sectors of the Oxfordshire hospitality
industry, from hotels and restaurants, to
museums and theatres.
Oxford is a great base from which to
travel further afield, located only an hour
from London and international airports.
A PLACE TO HAVE FUN
AND EXPLORE
With 1 in 5 of the population in Oxford
being a student, the city has an array
of vibrant and varied bars, restaurants,
and clubs many of which offer student
deals.
CAMPUS LOCATION
The Oxford School of Hospitality
Management is based at the Headington
Campus, just over a mile from the city
centre. It is home to the new John Henry
Brookes Building, which brings together
the library and essential support services
offering academic and careers advice.
At the Headington Campus there is
accommodation dedicated exclusively
to postgraduate students.
The social hub of the Students’ Union
(Brookes Union) at Oxford Brookes is
based in the new John Henry Brookes
Building at the Headington Campus.
It has a student bar and a theatre-style
hall which hosts performances, film
screenings, workshops, seminars and
many other events.
You will have access to all of the
university’s sports facilities including a
fitness suite, badminton, tennis, squash
and basketball courts, a climbing wall,
and a variety of sports teams to join.

The city is graced with an abundance

of beautiful architecture steeped in
historical significance, fascinating
museums and galleries and, with
London so close, you will never be
short of new things to experience.
Oxford enjoys a multicultural population
so, whichever your preferred cuisine,
you will find an authentic restaurant or
café catering to your tastes.
CONSTANCE SÉNÉCHAUT
Postgraduate Student, There are more than 70 student societies,
France
so whether you like, music, photography,
Oxford is unlike any other city in the
drama, or your interests are cultural,
world. It is a wonderful place for
political, environmental or religious, you
students with a great cultural diversity
will find a society to suit you.
which makes the student life even
more exciting.

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THE OXFORD SCHOOL OF
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMMES

OUR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES With full-time and

MSc International Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management Page 21 part-time study
MSc International Hotel and Tourism Management Page 22 options we support
your career and help
Our full-time master’s programmes can be studied part-time if you live in the UK or EU.
you to achieve a
HOW TO APPLY valuable postgraduate
All applications must be made through UCAS Postgraduate. You can apply qualification.
through UCAS Postgraduate by either selecting the appropriate programme at
www.hospitality.brookes.ac.uk/postgraduate
or by visiting UCAS Postgraduate directly at www.ucas.com/postgraduate.

FUNDING POSTGRADUATE STUDY

We offer a range of scholarships and discounts to help you fund your master’s degree.
Please visit www.hospitality.brookes.ac.uk/fees-and-scholarships.

The UK government is currently in consultation phase for a new proposal to bring in

a postgraduate loan scheme. For the latest on this scheme please visit:
www.gov.uk/government/consultations/postgraduate-study-student-loans-
and-other-support.

We know our master’s programmes represent a considerable commitment and investment by you. We match your commitment by
providing stimulating programmes that encourage you to question and explore management and leadership approaches in the
international food, hospitality and tourism industries, and the wider business context.

Our postgraduate programmes are designed to challenge you. Alongside developing your intellectual and analytical abilities we
engage with the leading names and latest thinkers to further extend your learning. Our alumni, visiting fellows and friends provide
countless opportunities for you to develop your knowledge and professional network. We believe this combination of opportunities
means that you develop the personal self-awareness and confidence critical for career success.

Your postgraduate experience at the Oxford School of Hospitality Management should also be enjoyable. All programme tutors and
administration staff look forward to working with you and supporting your development as a postgraduate student, and eventually
as an alumnus.

All information in this brochure is correct at the time of printing. The university reserves the right to amend or withdraw courses, including modules on offer, without prior notification.
Please visit our website www.business.brookes.ac.uk for up-to-date course information. Applications are subject to assessment by the admissions panel.
You can find our terms and conditions at: www.brookes.ac.uk/conditions-of-acceptance.

To obtain a large-print copy of (or sections of) this publication, or to enquire about other formats, please contact +44 (0) 1865 484848 or email query@brookes.ac.uk.
Oxford Brookes promotes equality of opportunity for all who study, work and visit here. For more details please visit www.brookes.ac.uk/services/hr/eod.

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MSc INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY, EVENTS AND
TOURISM MANAGEMENT September or January entry

This programme provides a broad introduction to the hospitality, events and tourism industry and
is specifically for those who have not studied these subjects before and do not have any work
experience in these sectors.

MONEY CHOPRA Country of origin: India

Postgraduate Student

From the start of the course you are there with people from the industry. Even if you
don’t have a background in hospitality the tutors instantly make you feel part of it.

If it wasn’t for this course I would never have had the opportunity to meet so many
general managers. In the operations module you actually visit a hotel and they go
into detail about all the challenges they face from front desk and operations to
HR and social media. I’m glad I chose this course; I now have knowledge at an
international level.

THE PROGRAMME
COURSE LENGTH
This programme explores how different sectors of hospitality, events and tourism are
12 months full-time or
linked together to form a dynamic and exciting industry. You will be introduced to key
24 months part-time.
concepts such as the psychology of tourism behaviour, hospitality operations, strategic
financial management and how to create a marketing plan. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There is a choice of elective modules, including an events module, in which you have A second class honours degree or
the opportunity to contribute to major events such as The Financial Times Weekend equivalent in any subject. Entry will be
Oxford Literary Festival. subject to two satisfactory references
(one must be an academic reference).
Tutors involved in the programme are internationally renowned for their research,
consultancy activities and excellent links with the hotel and tourism industry. They bring Although beneficial, prior work
their up-to-date expertise into the classroom and make the teaching very student- experience in the hospitality, tourism
centred, participative and interactive. You will take part in workshops, seminars, or events industries is not an entry
lectures, theatre role-plays, case study analysis and one-to-one tutorials. requirement.

You are provided with exceptional support during the programme. The Programme Proof of English language
Lead, subject co-ordinators, module leaders, individual tutors, academic advisers and competence is also required if your
programme administrators are all available to help your personal and professional main language is not English.
development. Please visit our individual course
pages for more information:
The school has extremely close links with industry. You receive personal mentoring
www.hospitality.brookes.ac.uk/
from an industry leader through our unique mentoring scheme. After the one-year
postgraduate
taught programme you have the option to gain work experience with a top employer
on a one-year, paid work placement. See page 14 for further details. HOW TO APPLY
This master’s enables you to start a career in international private sector companies Apply online through
such as airlines, events companies, hotels, tour operators and travel agencies, or in UCAS Postgraduate, see page 20.
the public sector, for example, with local, regional or national tourism organisations.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Our dedicated careers service helps you find a work placement and supports your
hospitality@brookes.ac.uk
on-going career development.
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 485858
For programme information visit: www.hospitality.brookes.ac.uk/postgraduate

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MSc INTERNATIONAL HOTEL AND TOURISM
MANAGEMENT September or January entry

This master’s programme is designed for ambitious students who want to become future leaders in
the hospitality, events and tourism industry. It builds on your previous studies and work experience,
and develops your ability to think strategically across core management disciplines.

THANAWAN KHORPETCH Country of origin: Thailand

Postgraduate Student

I love it because you can choose areas of study to specialise in.

My Bacchus mentor is from InterContinental Hotels Group and his colleagues have
taught in our corporate governance seminar. It’s a great topic because it opens your
mind to how you can approach risk and crisis management in different situations.

It’s also great to meet students who are from all over the world, I have learnt a lot
from speaking to them about their experience of the industry in the countries that
they have worked in.

THE PROGRAMME
COURSE LENGTH
The real world experience of professionals from an international hotel corporation will
12 months full-time or
provide you with a valuable insight into the sector. You will learn about hotel brand
24 months part-time.
design and how to develop hospitality, events and tourism companies for different
markets. Training will also be given in research, analytical and academic writing skills. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Tutors involved in the programme are internationally renowned for their research, A second class honours degree in a
consultancy activities and excellent links with the hotel and tourism industry. hotel or tourism management subject
They bring their up-to-date expertise into the classroom and make the teaching (or equivalent) plus at least one year’s
very student-centred, participative and interactive. work experience in the hotel and
tourism industry. Entry will be subject
You are provided with help and assistance during the programme. The Programme
to two satisfactory references (one
Lead, module leaders, individual tutors, academic advisers and programme
must be an academic reference).
administrators are all available to offer you academic and personal support.
Proof of English language
The school has extremely close links with industry. You receive personal mentoring
competence is also required if your
from an industry leader through our unique mentoring scheme. After the one-year
main language is not English.
taught programme you have the option to gain work experience with a top employer
Please visit our individual course
on a one-year, paid work placement. See page 14 for further details.
pages for more information:
Graduates of this master’s programme are able to accelerate their hospitality and www.hospitality.brookes.ac.uk/
tourism careers and progress to managerial positions in a wide range of organisations postgraduate
all over the world. Our dedicated careers service helps you find a work placement and
supports your on-going career development. HOW TO APPLY
Apply online through
For programme information visit: www.hospitality.brookes.ac.uk/postgraduate UCAS Postgraduate, see page 20.

FURTHER INFORMATION
hospitality@brookes.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 485858

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INTERNATIONAL PATHWAY
AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE
If you need to improve your English language or academic skills, Oxford Brookes offers a range
of courses to prepare you for successful postgraduate study.
English language
courses are designed
and taught by highly
qualified, dedicated
staff, who specialise in
English for academic
purposes.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the academic entry
qualification requirements, if your main
language is not English, proof of English
language competence is required.
Please visit our individual course pages
for more information:
www.hospitality.brookes.ac.uk/
postgraduate
UNIVERSITY ENGLISH
You can take the University English
course to help you meet the language
requirements for your master’s course.
It will also familiarise you with university
life, our study facilities and teaching
methods before starting your master’s
programme.
You can start in September, January,
June or July. A University English
programme can range from six to 36
weeks tuition depending on your
current English language level. Entry
levels are from IELTS 4.5 upwards.
PRE-MASTER’S
PATHWAY
Pre-master’s courses help you to meet There are options if you are a native
the academic and language speaker of English or if you need to
requirements for postgraduate study. improve your English language skills
with entry levels from IELTS 5.5.
These will help you if:
For more information, please email:
■ your undergraduate qualifications do
pathways@brookes.ac.uk
not meet the postgraduate entry
or visit:
requirements
www.brookes.ac.uk/international/
■ you want to improve your use of
academic English and study skills and pathway
build your confidence before starting
your master’s degree.
During the course you will take MICHAEL KUNKEL
modules in: Pre-master’s Student, USA
■ Hospitality Management to improve
I had been working for two years
your subject knowledge
and definitely needed to get back
■ Research and study skills
to speed with being prepared to
■ English language (if needed).
handle a master’s course. Having the
The Pre-master’s course is available opportunity to study my pre-master’s
as a one-semester certificate or has given me those skills that I need.
two-semester diploma course. You can
For someone like me who needs that
start in September, January or June.
transition in to a British academic
The diploma can be taken as part of any setting, this course provides that
two-year, full-time hospitality management stepping stone.
master’s course. You will only need to
make one application and can apply for
one visa for the whole period of study.
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HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Postgraduate Programmes 2016
For further information
telephone: +44 (0) 1865 485858
email: hospitality@brookes.ac.uk

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