Business Management (Tourism)

BA (Hons)

This BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism) course combines business expertise with specialist tourism knowledge, preparing you for leadership roles in a dynamic, global industry. You’ll explore sustainable tourism, crisis management, marketing, and global trends while gaining essential business skills. Practical simulations, industry input, and professional qualifications ensure you graduate with the knowledge, experience, and credibility needed to succeed as a tourism professional and adapt to evolving industry challenges.

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Course Overview

Explore Tourism and Business Leadership

The BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism) course blends business expertise with an in-depth understanding of the tourism sector, preparing you to thrive in a fast-changing global industry. You’ll develop management and leadership skills while learning to address real-world challenges in tourism through ethical, sustainable, and international perspectives.

Building a Strong Tourism Foundation

You will explore how global tourist destinations, visitor attractions, and accommodation services are managed and marketed. The course covers essential topics such as tourism crisis management, sustainable development, and emerging industry trends, alongside vital business areas including corporate governance, organisational transformation, ethics, and finance.

Skills for a Dynamic Career

Designed with industry input, the programme equips you with up-to-date sector knowledge and sought-after skills. You will gain recognised professional qualifications, ensuring you graduate with both academic achievement and industry credibility. The course develops transferable skills in leadership, analysis, and strategic thinking, giving you flexibility for a wide range of career paths.

Practical Learning and Real-World Experience

Through business simulations, you’ll run your own virtual tourism enterprise, making strategic decisions in sales, operations, product development, and supply chain management. With access to the Digital Enterprise Hub, you can engage with software tools, industry experts, and collaborative learning opportunities, helping you apply theoretical knowledge to real-world business scenarios.

"Studying this course gave me the confidence, skills, and industry insight to turn my passion for travel into a professional career I’m truly proud of''

Course Modules

This module explores the strategic and operational aspects of tourism management within a global context. You will examine sustainable practices, destination marketing, crisis management, and future tourism trends alongside core business principles such as finance, leadership, and organisational transformation. Practical learning through business simulation software allows you to manage a virtual tourism enterprise, applying theoretical knowledge to decision-making in sales, operations, and supply chain management. The module also focuses on developing transferable skills in analysis, communication, and strategic thinking for a successful career in tourism and beyond.

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Level 4

Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)

Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)

Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)

Introduction to Business Finance (20 credits)

People Management (20 credits)

Technology & Innovation (20 credits)

Level 5

Data Analytics & Management (20 credits)

Business Start-up (20 credits)

Sales Management (20 credits)

Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits)

Tourism Operations & Innovation (20 credits)

International Destination Management (20 credits)

Level 6

Business Transformation (20 credits)

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)

Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics (20 credits)

Independent Study (20 credits)

Tourism Crisis Management (20 credits)

Tourism Trends and Futures (20 credits)

Entry Routes

At Eddoo, we make higher education accessible to everyone. Whether you have qualifications or not, we’re here to help you start your university journey.

Option 1

Academic Route

Have qualifications? You can start directly at Level 4, skipping the Foundation Year, and dive straight into core modules. This route fast-tracks your journey, helping you build advanced knowledge and leadership skills.

Option 2

Non Academic Route

No qualifications? No problem. Start with our Foundation Year, designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of key business concepts. This route prepares you for success in the later stages of the degree and beyond.

Your Path Starts Here

Not sure which entry route is right for you? Start a WhatsApp conversation with Eddoo today for personalized support and guidance.

Funding Options

At Eddoo, we’re here to make the funding process easy for you. From tuition fees to maintenance loans, grants, and bursaries, we’ll guide you through the application process step by step, ensuring you have the support you need to fund your education.

You can use the Student Finance Calculator to see what you qualify for.

Who is Eligible for Funding?

Most UK-based students are eligible for government funding, including tuition fee loans, maintenance loans, grants, and bursaries. The main eligibility factor is your residency status. You may qualify if you are:

A UK national or Irish citizen.A person with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
A refugee or someone with humanitarian protection.
A migrant worker or a family member of one
A person with indefinite leave to remain.

How Much Funding Can I Get?

Everyone’s circumstances are different, and funding amounts depend on factors like household income, residency status, and living arrangements. As a guideline, a single person could receive up to £10,000 per year. Families may qualify for additional support through grants, such as an Adult Dependent Grant of £3,438 per year or Childcare Grants of up to £16,840.20 per year.