Course overview
Build degree-level knowledge through practical, career-focused study.
Combine business management with tourism operations, destination management, crisis planning and future industry trends.
Course overview
This online degree approaches tourism management from ethical, sustainable and international perspectives. Students connect the management of destinations, attractions and accommodation with marketing, innovation, crisis response, future trends and wider business strategy.
Study options
The course is delivered fully online with flexible access to teaching materials, digital learning activities and academic support. The published duration is three years or longer when studied part-time.
Professional development
Learning and assessment are designed to connect academic knowledge with current professional practice and transferable workplace skills.
Curriculum
Explore the complete Level 4, 5 and 6 module structure.
04Level 4
Level 4 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 4
Level 4 · 120 credits
- Digital Skills & Professional Development20 credits
- Contemporary Business Environment20 credits
- Marketing Dynamics20 credits
- Introduction to Business Finance20 credits
- People Management20 credits
- Technology & Innovation20 credits
05Level 5
Level 5 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 5
Level 5 · 120 credits
- Data Analytics & Management20 credits
- Business Start-up20 credits
- Sales Management20 credits
- Digital & Social Media Marketing20 credits
- Tourism Operations & Innovation20 credits
- International Destination Management20 credits
06Level 6
Level 6 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 6
Level 6 · 120 credits
- Business Transformation20 credits
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation20 credits
- Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics20 credits
- Independent Study20 credits
- Tourism Crisis Management20 credits
- Tourism Trends and Futures20 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment uses tourism business cases, destination and crisis plans, reports, presentations and an independent study.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic entry
- Two subjects at GCE A Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent.
- A recognised Access to Higher Education programme or an accepted equivalent may also be considered.
English language
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or an accepted equivalent.
- Previous study in English may be accepted with suitable evidence of the medium of instruction.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Arden states that published fees relate to the intake on which the student enrols, rather than the application date.
Students who require a visa to study in the UK may be charged the fee associated with their home country.
Funding your study
This course is listed as eligible for Student Loans Company funding to help with tuition fees and other study expenses, subject to personal eligibility.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Connect tourism operations with wider business strategy.
Develop destination, crisis-management and future-trends capability.
Complete an independent study.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career directions
- Tourism management
- Destination management
- Visitor attractions
- Travel operations
- Tourism marketing
- Hospitality business
- Sustainable tourism
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Can I study this course online?
Yes. Arden currently lists a flexible online route for this degree.
Is UK-campus study available?
No UK-campus route is currently listed for this course; it is delivered online.
When can I start?
The current application options list October 2026. Exact availability should be confirmed before application.
Who awards the degree?
The degree is awarded by Arden University.