Business Management and Tourism
Business management and tourism is a degree that connects the broad principles of business management with the specific dynamics of the tourism sector, one of the world's largest industries and one with its own particular commercial, cultural, and ethical dimensions. Business management provides the analytical and strategic foundation, covering how organisations operate, how decisions are made, and how the commercial environment is navigated. Tourism adds a sector-specific dimension, examining how destinations are managed, how visitor experiences are designed, and how tourism interacts with culture, heritage, and the natural environment.
At Liverpool Hope University, this full-time, three-year programme examines small to medium-sized enterprises as well as global multinational companies across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. You will develop your understanding of business principles, organisational dynamics, and management processes alongside the specialist knowledge of how the tourism sector operates in the UK and worldwide. The programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities, giving you substantial professional and international experience before you graduate, which is particularly relevant in an industry where global awareness and cultural understanding are genuine assets.
The typical entry tariff is 88 UCAS points.
Graduates from business management and tourism programmes move into hotel and hospitality management, tour operations, destination management, event management, heritage and cultural site management, airlines, travel agencies, and public sector tourism bodies. The business management foundation also opens doors in more general management roles across a range of sectors. The sandwich year and placement experience frequently lead to graduate employment in the industry.
Postgraduate study in tourism management, hospitality, or business administration provides a natural route for those who wish to specialise or develop further.