Business and International Tourism Management

Business and international tourism management is a degree that prepares you for a global industry with direct commercial and cultural significance. Tourism is one of the world's largest economic sectors, encompassing airlines, hotels, destination management, travel retail, events, and the cultural and heritage attractions that draw visitors to places around the world. Managing within this industry requires both the strategic and financial toolkit of business management and the specific knowledge of how tourism markets work, how travellers make decisions, and how destinations can develop sustainably.

At Chester, this programme is part of a subject area where the university is ranked fourth in the UK in the Guardian League Table 2025, reflecting the quality of teaching and student experience in hospitality, event management, and tourism. You will study marketing, operations, finance, and strategy alongside tourism-specific content covering destination management, visitor experience design, sustainable tourism, and international tourism markets. The programme includes a sandwich placement year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities, giving you extensive professional and international experience.

It runs over three years full-time, with a typical entry tariff of 88 points.

Graduates of business and international tourism management programmes pursue careers in destination management organisations, travel companies, hotels, airlines, tourism consultancy, events management, and international development. The business management training opens additional pathways in commercial and analytical roles across a range of sectors. Many graduates go on to postgraduate study in tourism, hospitality, or international business, or build careers in the global tourism industry where both commercial and cultural competency are consistently valued.