Bachelor's Degree
Business Skills for the Workplace (CertHE)
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Welcome to Arden University’s BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management with Foundation Year; a future focused degree designed to prepare you for a successful global career in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.
Whether your ambition is to manage a thriving hospitality venue, launch your own restaurant, or lead in hospitality and tourism administration, this programme equips you with the international perspective, practical skills and industry insight needed to thrive.
Our curriculum is designed to give you the knowledge you need while showing you how it applies in the real world. You’ll gain the confidence to navigate diverse cultures, build global connections, and gain hands-on experience through a credit-bearing work placement module in Level 5 (Year 3). This opportunity is your chance to put what you have learnt into practice in a real workplace, helping you gain industry experience and get career-ready before you graduate.
What makes this programme unique is its strong emphasis on sustainability and digital innovation. You’ll develop essential management skills while engaging with the latest trends shaping the hospitality and tourism sectors. Designed in collaboration with industry experts and professional bodies, the programme ensures you graduate with the confidence and capabilities to lead in a fast-evolving global landscape.
As an Arden student, you’ll also benefit from access to the Arden Enterprise Incubator (AEI), a dedicated programme designed to help nurture an entrepreneurial mindset. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow your business, AEI offers expert guidance, networking opportunities and resources to help you succeed.
Foundation Year
Your foundation degree in hospitality and tourism will open up a wide range of career opportunities across the hospitality and tourism sectors. As you study with us you’ll have access to our dedicated career services portal, where you can access additional 'bolt-on' e-learning courses, employer presentations, and search for jobs worldwide. Of course, your course lecturers are always on-hand to provide advice and guidance when it come to your professional future. Just a few of the possible roles you might want to consider after graduation could include: