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Accreditation renewal for Ulster University programmes

22 May 2019

Accreditation renewal for Ulster University programmes | Institute of HospitalityThe Institute of Hospitality is delighted to announce the successful re-accreditation of programmes offered by Ulster University.

The following programmes at Ulster University have achieved re-accreditation:

  • BSc (Hons) Consumer Management and Food Innovation
  • BSc (Hons) Culinary Arts Management
  • BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management
  • BSc (Hons) International Travel and Tourism Management
  • BSc (Hons) Leisure and Events Management
  • MSc International Event Management
  • MSc International Hospitality Management
  • MSc International Tourism Management

The Institute’s Professional Review Panel commented: “The focus on the professional relevance of the programmes is to be commended, as is the professional practice components including the 48 week industrial placement.”

A 48-week paid industrial placement is compulsory for all undergraduate programmes with the exception of the Consumer Management and Food Innovation programme, where it is optional.

Professor Una McMahon-Beattie, Head of Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ulster University Business School, said: ‘The Institute of Hospitality’s accreditation of our programmes gives us international recognition, visibility and access to the most relevant information and developments in hospitality, leisure and tourism. It gives us a remarkable opportunity to be part of shaping the present and future of our dynamic industry”.

Ulster University has six campuses and is the exclusive provider of Higher Education in Northern Ireland in the areas of Consumer Studies, Events, Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism. It was founded by Royal Charter in 1970.

The University has subscribed to the Institute of Hospitality’s Education Membership Scheme (EMS) since 2006 and programmes offered have been accredited by the Institute of Hospitality since October 2007.

Members can access Ulster University’s full Accreditation Report here

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