An investigation and analysis of contemporary strategic management through an examination of external and internal influences on the organisation of companies in the hospitality industry. Students analyse competitive forces and dynamics in successful corporate ventures through business and corporate level strategies.

This unit engages students in international hospitality operations management based on industry case studies with a specific focus on the management of food and beverage, rooms divisions and ICT departments as well as an overview of key aspects of HR departments.

This unit offers an overview of the creation of a new brand or business from the initial idea, through to the planning, introduction to market and actualisation. Case studies examine innovative entrepreneurs who have successfully grown global corporations and businesses.

This unit focuses on the structure and organisation of the events industry and the operational knowledge required for the management of events through their various stages.

This unit examines the organisation, management and running of international conference events with a focus on the latest trends seen in the industry.

A critical assessement of the important role of financial and revenue management for international events firms. Key financial management concepts are examined with emphasis placed on pricing, investments, financial planning, performance and reporting, indicators, capital structure management and revenue management.

Examining the operations of Human Resource teams across global companies with a specific focus on the Events industry.

An introduction to the core principals and concepts of managerial accounting and basic financial management in the hospitality industry.

An overview of the importance of statistical analysis, extrapolation and making business decisions based on numerical data and trends.

Preparing students for their dissertation or field consulting project work and introducing stylistic and structural aspects of business writing.

Guiding students on preparing, practicising and delivering professional presentations and working together in varying group sizes to deliver on set targets and goals.