MBA in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Degree qualification
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Learning Mode
Online
Duration
1 year
Study mode
Full time/Part time
Total credits
90
Location of study
Approved center/Distance learning
Course starting dates
Flexible entry options
Additional information
Accredited, Study abroad
Qualification
Master
Overview
An MBA in Tourism & Hospitality Management from KIMT University is designed to propel your career into executive leadership within one of the world’s largest and most dynamic industries. This degree unlocks higher-level opportunities, greater earning potential, and the strategic authority to shape world-class destinations, luxury brands, and sustainable tourism enterprises.
This program builds the advanced management skills and specialized industry insight required to excel in senior roles across hotels, resorts, travel conglomerates, and tourism development. You will gain the confidence and expertise to drive profitability, innovate guest experiences, and navigate the global trends reshaping how people explore, relax, and connect. It is designed to accommodate both part-time and full-time study, offering flexible online delivery through our advanced Learning Management System (LMS) to fit the schedules of working professionals.
We recognize and value professional experience. Students with substantial prior learning or relevant work experience may be eligible for module exemptions upon assessment. Additionally, holders of a recognized Level 7 Diploma in a relevant field have a unique opportunity to accelerate their journey through our dedicated Top-Up Pathway program, fast-tracking their progression toward this prestigious MBA.
Course structure
The MBA in Tourism & Hospitality Management is designed to develop strategic, operational, and leadership competencies required for senior roles in the global tourism, travel, and hospitality industries. The programme integrates core business management principles with sector-specific knowledge in hospitality operations, tourism development, service excellence, and destination management.
Students are encouraged to apply theoretical and analytical concepts to real-world industry scenarios, case studies, and consultancy-based projects. The curriculum aims to develop graduates capable of managing hotels, resorts, tourism enterprises, airlines, event organizations, and destination management bodies in a highly competitive international environment.
The MBA in Tourism & Hospitality Management carries a total of 90 credits. Under the standard course-based structure, the programme follows a predefined academic schedule with fixed tuition, duration, and assessment timelines.
Programme Credit Structure:
- Core Courses: 36 credits
- Specialisation Courses: 36 credits
- Elective Course: 6 credits
- Capstone Course: 12 credits
What You'll Study
| Code | Module | Credit |
| MBA 101 | Strategic Management | 6 |
| MBA 102 | Organizational Behavior and Leadership | 6 |
| MBA 103 | Financial Management | 6 |
| MBA 104 | Marketing Management | 6 |
| MBA 105 | Business Analytics and Decision Making | 6 |
| MBA 106 | Corporate Governance and Ethics | 6 |
| Code | Module | Credit |
| MBATH201 | Tourism and Hospitality Industry Management | 6 |
| MBATH202 | Hospitality Operations and Service Quality Management | 6 |
| MBATH203 | Destination Management and Sustainable Tourism | 6 |
| MBATH204 | Tourism Marketing and Branding Strategies | 6 |
| MBATH205 | Event, Leisure, and Experience Management | 6 |
| MBATH206 | Revenue Management and Hospitality Finance | 6 |
| Code | Module | Credit |
| MBA 302 | Digital Transformation | 6 |
| Code | Module | Credit |
| MBACP 401 | Consultancy Project Report | 12 |
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The following are requirements for admission to the programme:
- At least three years of work experience in the public and private sectors, voluntary/community-based organizations, and international and non-governmental organizations;
- A recognized relevant University Degree from a well recognized institution and evidenced by transcripts and copies certificates, etc. An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
Assessment and verification
We assess both the theoretical and practical elements of the course. Assessment is through written assignments, a profile of evidence of teaching standards and observed teaching. All modules within this program are internally assessed by approved center and externally verified by KIMT University. To achieve a pass for a module, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgment that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor. The Assessor will provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills are assessed through a combination of course assignments and consultancy project report. The weighting for the final overall assessment for each course taken shall be as follows:
- 50% Assignments
- 50% consultancy project report
Programme modality
The program is studied 100% online through the virtual learning platform with tutor support.
You will receive excellent support from the academic team, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way.
Duration
The programme is design to be delivered through one academic year.