This programme is a direct honours with dual specialisation programme. It offers a wide range of knowledge and skills in real-world business, combining the study of the chosen pathway with solid conceptual and practical knowledge. This direct honours with dual specialisation programme gives students a double edge in the highly competitive graduate employment market. This programme introduces you to the world of Business whilst allowing you to combine key business subjects with functional areas. It equips students with a clear understanding of the management challenges in this sector, and preparing students for managerial posts in the hospitality and tourism industries. The total programme consists of 12 units: global and international business contexts; destination planning and resort management; business performance management; markets and customers; personal and organisational development; travel industry management and operations; applied business ethics; the business of conferences, events and entertainment; international hospitality management; dissertation; strategic management and leadership; key issues for hospitality and tourism managers. Honours in the degree will be awarded in accordance with the university's course regulations. Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the prestigious BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management degree from Northumbria University. The degree and transcript will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of NU. Graduates will be allowed to use the title BA (Hons) IHTM (NU) after their names. After graduating, students may seek career opportunities in: Business Management, International Marketing, Marketing and Supply Chain Management.