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2 Webinar content Bournemouth University overview School of Tourism overview Our course portfolio Work placements Research in the School of Tourism Bournemouth University International College Entry requirements Scholarships Support available Bournemouth Q & A

3 A Top University Awarded a Queen s Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education 89% of graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating* BU has over 17,000 students including 2,000 international students from 100 different countries Dedicated international support *Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2012/13

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5 School of Tourism School of Tourism overview Highlights Our School comprises six areas of study: Tourism Events & Leisure Sport Management Hospitality Management Retail Management A leading centre for education and research in its field UN World Tourism Organisation (WTO) Centre for Excellence High quality, industry-focused courses with international recognition Paid work placements available on all our undergraduate courses.

6 School of Tourism: the numbers 2,200 Undergraduate students 190 Postgraduate students 35 PhDs completed in the last year 91 Academic staff 8 Professors 70+ Books authored by our staff 240 Consultancy & research projects undertaken in the last year 100+ Events & professional engagement activities undertaken by staff & students

7 Journals & publications BU is home to three of the world's top 10 tourism journals, Tourism Management, International Journal of Tourism Research and Tourism Economics, and the leading international textbook, Tourism Principles and Practice.

8 Our course portfolio Our courses aim at providing: academic content geared to the professions a student-centred learning environment emphasis on intellectual achievement and employability real business experience an international perspective: o o o international students international study opportunities units with an international focus

9 Our course portfolio Postgraduate courses BA (Hons) Tourism Management BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management BA (Hons) Events Management BA (Hons) Events & Leisure Marketing BA (Hons) Retail Management BSc (Hons) Sports Management BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf) BSc (Hons) Sports Development & Coaching Sciences BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology & Coaching Sciences BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management (Top-up) Key facts 4 years full-time September start Compulsory placement Top-up courses 1 year full-time Course fees UK/EU: 9,000 Non-EU: 13,000 Placement year fees: 790

10 BA (Hons) Tourism Management September 2015 This course was the first of its kind in the UK and aims to provide you with an understanding of the operation of the private and public sectors and the interactions between them in the tourism industry. This course is well recognised throughout the industry as producing graduates with exceptional vocational skills. Career opportunities Tourism manager Resort Manager Travel agent Tourism board Events Coordinator Course content Tourist Experience & Behaviour Environmental Studies Marketing for Tourism Tourism Operations Management Tourism Development & Planning Managing People

11 BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management September 2015 This course is designed to develop the wide range of skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in this dynamic and varied hospitality industry. It is a course with a truly global reputation and recognised as one of the best in the UK. Course content Global Hospitality Management Decision Making Hospitality Operations Marketing for Hospitality Food Studies Hospitality Recourse & Revenue Management Consumer Experience & Behaviour Global Hospitality & Tourism Issues Leadership in Hospitality Career opportunities Hotel Manager General Manager Restaurant Manager Accommodation Manager Sales manager Wedding Coordinator Director of Hotel Operations

12 BA (Hons) Events Management September 2015 To become a successful events manager, you will need skills in areas such as marketing for events, financial reporting, project planning, event bidding and consumer behaviour all of which are offered by this exciting degree. As well as academic learning, you ll have the opportunity to organise a live event with a real client as part of a group. Career opportunities Events Assistant Events Manager Events Coordinator Wedding Coordinator Festival Manager Events Consultant Head of Events Venue Marketing Coordinator Course content Event Business & Finance Events Context Event Design & Performance Consumer Experience & Behaviour Events Management Experiential Marketing Strategy & Leadership

13 BA (Hons) Events & Leisure Marketing September 2015 This degree is a modern marketing management degree which will develop your knowledge and capability to work in a wide range of industries including tourism, sport, extreme sports, media, hospitality, retail, music, art, events, gaming, recreation and many more. Career opportunities Venue Marketing Coordinator Account Executive Marketing Executive Web Operations Manager Campaign Manager Online Marketing Manager Commercial Executive Course content Events & Leisure Context Business Finance & Budgeting Leisure Innovation Event Planning & Implementation Experiential Marketing Marketing & Digital Communications Strategic Marketing Management

14 BA (Hons) Retail Management Retail management is about managing the whole retail process, from the raw materials to the final consumer; it's not just about store retailing. This course is regarded by many retailers as the best in the country because it will equip you with the technical skills, knowledge and commitment that they are looking for. September 2015 Career opportunities Fashion Buyer Retail Manager Online Merchandiser Web Marketing Coordinator Marketing Manager Store Manager Insight Manager Course content Strategic Retail Marketing & Management Retailing in the Digital Age Global Economics & International Retailing Buying & Merchandising Consumer Behaviour Retail Design & Development Fashion Marketing Consultancy Project

15 BSc (Hons) Sports Management September 2015 Sport Management is a varied degree which covers management both generally and within a sporting context. It incorporates skills such as marketing, financial reporting and operations management, as well as topics specific to the sports industry such as sports development management and social perspectives in sport. Career opportunities Motorsport Marketing Executive Commercial and Fundraising Executive Business Development Manager Sport Events Manager Marketing Account Executive Course content Social Perspectives in Sport Sport Marketing Health & Fitness Management Consumer Behaviour Events Management in Sport Managing Sport Development Strategic Sport Management Consumer Culture for Sport

16 BSc (Hons) Sports Management (Golf) September 2015 You will graduate with an understanding of golf management, the golfing industry and related sporting issues, as well as more generally with the basic key skills required to be successful within any industry. As well as the placement, you will also have the opportunity to work on real-life projects with sport organisations. Career opportunities Golf Operations Manager Marketing Executive Golf Events Manager Fundraising Executive Business Development Manager Marketing Account Executive Course content Golf Club Management Social Perspectives in Sport Financial Reporting for Sport Sport Marketing The Contemporary Golf Industry Consumer Cultures for Sport Events Management in Sport Consultancy Project

17 BSc (Hons) Sports Development & Coaching Sciences September 2015 This course is an exciting degree bringing together the disciplines of sports development, sports management and coaching science, designed specifically for graduates wishing to face the challenges of a rapidly changing industry. Career opportunities Sports Coach Performance Analyst Events Manager Assistant Club Manager Football Coach Personal Fitness Course content Sport, Physical Activity & Health Principles of Coaching Critical Sport Development Social Perspectives in Sport Event Management in Sport Managing Sport Development Developing Coaching Principles Performance Analysis

18 BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology & Coaching Sciences September 2015 This course is ideal for applicants whose interests lie in sport science support, sport psychology, performance management, sports coaching, sporting participation, and teaching. The structure of the course was developed following discussion with specific sport organisations. Career opportunities Personal Trainer Sports Coach Youth and Community Coach Sports Development Officer Youth Engagement Coordinator Course content Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology Social Perspectives in Sport Sport Management Functional Anatomy Principles of Coaching Exercise Physiology Psychology of Exercise Psychology of Human Performance

19 BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management (Top-up) September 2015 This course is specifically designed for students with appropriate existing qualifications in Hospitality, Tourism or allied subjects to continue their studies to degree level. It develops graduates with the managerial skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in these dynamic and challenging international industries. Career opportunities Hotel Manager Restaurant Manager Accommodation Manager Tourism manager Resort Manager Travel agent Course content Customers, Marketing Communications & Social Media Leadership in Hospitality Global Hospitality & Tourism Issues Dissertation

20 Delivery & assessment Range of delivery methods, including E-Learning Active and interactive learning environment Emphasis on Self-Managed Learning Units assessed via coursework and/or exam Wide range of assessment methods used Combination of individual and group work

21 Study support Weekly study support lectures Topics covered: analysing titles, essay-writing, report-writing, referencing Weekly tutorial slots also provided High level of care shown to students: Programme leader Programme administrators Unit tutors

22 Work placements All our undergraduate courses offer the opportunity to undertake a work placement o o o o o Minimum 40-weeks full-time In your 3rd year of the course Reflective portfolio Help from dedicated placement officers Established network of industry relationships I have two highlights from my placement: meeting Frank Lampard at a Sport Relief filming day and running at the Olympic stadium, in the first ever 4x100m relay race. Catherine Stanley, UK

23 Where do students go on placement

24 Real-world research Research is integral to all that we do at BU, all of our students being taught by people undertaking research and it feeding back into courses

25 Bournemouth University International College Our courses Foundation Certificates International Year One course Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme Preparatory English tuition

26 Entry requirements Appropriate entry requirements include: A-levels/BTECs High school leaving examinations considered to be of an equivalent level to Advanced Level examinations in the UK International or European Baccalaureate Junior College Diploma Foundation Certificate at Bournemouth University International College If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent. Please see our website for more details of our entry requirements.

27 Scholarships UK students Academic Excellence Scholarship - 1,500 BU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - most promising applicant (Access to Higher Education qualifications) - worth 9,000 BU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - most promising applicant (BTEC qualifications) - worth 9,000 BU sports scholarship - up to 5,000 BU music scholarship - up to 1,000 EU students Academic Excellence Scholarship - 1,500 BU sports scholarship - up to 5,000 BU music scholarship - up to 1,000

28 Scholarships September 2015 Non-EU students BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (worth 1,500) BU Top-up degree Scholarship (worth 2,000) GREAT Bournemouth University Scholarship, India (worth 3,000) BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship most promising applicant (UG) (tuition fee waiver)

29 Support available Academic support Disability & Additional Learning Support Language Centre Library & Learning Support Study Support o Academic writing o Critical analysis o Exam and revision techniques o Presentations o Referencing o Avoiding plagiarism Dedicated International Student Support Specialist International Student Support Officer providing dedicated one to one Academic and Pastoral support both pre and post arrival at BU. Health and wellbeing Chaplaincy Counselling Medical Centre

30 Bournemouth a great place to study and live

31 The surrounding area a great place to study and live

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