Hotel and tourism unit opens doors
The Master of Science (MSc) in Hotel and Tourism Management offered by Polytechnic University gives students the chance to connect with relevant professionals in the industry in problem solving and decision making, and apply management theories to real-world issues.
The programme is designed to develop international leaders, educators and researchers for the global hotel and tourism industry.
The course develops leadership skills and enhances career prospects in the hotel and tourism industry.
The programme offers a unique blend of academic challenges in an applied and practical context with a view to improving business profitability and achieving customer value.
The programme will develop students' strategic thinking, enhance professional practice and develop research skills.
Kaye Chon, chair professor and director of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, believes that in addition to the internationally acclaimed faculty teaching the MSc programme, the flexibility in the length of study is also important.
'Students can choose to complete their MSc degree in either full-time mode from 12 to 18 months or part-time mode from 18 to 36 months.
'If you are in full-time employment you can choose to complete the MSc programme in three years.'
