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MBA Tourism and Visitor Economy Management
An 18-month MBA taught in person at Ambleside in the Lake District, focused on sustainable tourism and the visitor economy. Designed for graduates with some professional experience.
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Potential funding at University of Cumbria
For 2026/27, the automatic Cumbria International UG Scholarship gives £1,500 per year (up to £4,500) and the PGT Scholarship gives £2,000, for self-funded overseas students on eligible programmes; competitive Global Excellence merit awards of up to £7,500 (UG) and £5,000 (PGT) are also offered.
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A clearer look at MBA Tourism and Visitor Economy Management
An 18-month MBA taught in person at Ambleside in the Lake District, focused on sustainable tourism and the visitor economy. Designed for graduates with some professional experience.
This 18-month postgraduate route concentrates on strategic leadership and responsible management, business decision-making in uncertain environments, applying management thinking to live organisational challenges. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Strategic leadership and responsible management
- Business decision-making in uncertain environments
- Applying management thinking to live organisational challenges
- Customer and visitor experience
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Executive-level analysis
- Leadership communication
- Commercial decision-making
- Cross-functional problem-solving
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for professionals and graduates who want broader strategic responsibility and a practical route into management or leadership. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Business or operations manager
- Strategy consultant
- Business development leader
- Entrepreneur or enterprise manager
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
11 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Sustainable tourism principles rooted in the UN Sustainable Development GoalsPublished course content
- 02Critical thinking and strategic leadership developmentPublished course content
- 03Industry collaboration and site visits for real-world contextPublished course content
- 04Interactive seminars, workshops, and peer learning to foster innovation and professional growthPublished course content
- 05Business simulations mirroring live industry scenariosPublished course content
- 06Strategic Impact Portfolios capturing development, insight, and leadership potentialPublished course content
- 07Customer journey mapping for evaluating and improving visitor experiencesPublished course content
- 08Consultancy projects with tourism organisations, solving real challengesPublished course content
- 09Creative problem-solving linking theory to practicePublished course content
- 10Language requirementsPublished course content
- 11IELTS 6.5Published course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree or equivalent
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Special degree (normally 4 years) or international degree (normally 3 years) at a local institution with B, 55% (2:2/Lower Second) or above
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no band below 5.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on cumbria.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Cumbria before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.