MBA Tourism and Visitor Economy Management at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

Study the MBA Tourism and Visitor Economy Management in the heart of the Lake District National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Delivered face-to-face at Ambleside, this programme is designed for professionals with a degree, combining academic insight with industry experience.

Faculty: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership | Duration: Full-time: 18 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students enrolled in the MBA Tourism and Visitor Economy Management programme will gain a rich blend of academic knowledge and practical skills tailored to the evolving global tourism sector. Modules include: Applied Research Methods; Resources Management; Visitor Experience Management; Industry Work Based Learning; Industry Consultancy; Strategic Impact Portfolio.

Career pathways

Career Outcomes On completion of the programme graduates would normally be equipped to undertake a range of strategic and management roles across the tourism and visitor economy. Possible career paths include Destination Manager, Visitor Economy Strategist, or Tourism Development Officer, where they lead sustainable growth and destination planning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a 2:2 honours degree, or an equivalent international qualification. Applications without standard qualifications must demonstrate: a high level of motivation the capacity for independent study the ability to achieve the proposed programme of work Students for whom English is not their first language must have achieved IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component). IELTS 6.5 Minimum entry: 2:2 or equivalent Honours degree.

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 18 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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