**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary**Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the Institute of Hospitality (IoH).Study a robust programme of business and hospitality-specific modules.Gain a qualification that combines research, theory, general business acumen and real-world work experience.This course has a reputation for producing high-calibre, well-rounded graduates. You can tailor the course to suit your career aspirations, with options to specialise in hospitality, culinary arts, hotel and resorts and opportunities to learn a language or study abroad. Our flexible, responsive programme is designed for you in collaboration with our industry partners to meet the need for forward-thinking, innovative hospitality graduates who can strategically manage complex business operations. You can choose to specialise in hospitality, culinary arts, hotels and resorts, or conferences and events.**How you learn**All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.You are taught by lecturers with a rich industry background from serving the Queen to opening new hotels and owning catering businesses who infuse teaching with research, industry expertise and passion for hospitality. You will be provided with a challenging and supportive learning environment where you will experience 'hands-on' practical learning combined with a traditional classroom environment.You learn through- lectures- seminars- problem-solving exercises- presentations- workshops and practical sessions in our state-of-the art facilities- field trips- site visits- work with external organisationsIn the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.**Applied learningLive projects**Opportunities for learning are not just limited to the classroom. Your final year requires you to consult directly with a hospitality business to resolve a real-life business issue. Depending on the specialist route you have chosen you may: plan and deliver a hospitality event, engage in culinary product development or design and analyse a hospitality marketing campaign.**Networking opportunities**Industry interaction comes formally through visiting speakers and informally through our association with the Institute of Hospitality, our strong alumni network and the activities of our hospitality society. We're proud to be one of the founding partners of the Classroom to Boardroom event, which introduces you to a variety of stakeholders through the medium of round table discussions and networking activities.**Competitions**You're encouraged to participate in competitions which celebrate success within the industry. Previous students have been winners or finalists of The Young Guns competition, an industry award that recognises those who have excelled during their placement year. Students have also participated in P

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