Destination Management Qualifications
Postgraduate Qualifications in Destination Management
TMI has developed a suite of online, distance learning qualifications in Destination Management designed to meet the needs of practising professional destination managers. Awarded by Leeds Metropolitan University, the qualifications have been developed and are delivered in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan, Bournemouth and Lancaster Universities. You can browse through these pages to find out more, or download the course brochure.
The Postgraduate Qualifications in Destination Management comprise the following awards:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Destination Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Destination Management
- MSc in Destination Management
How to progress through these qualifications
These courses focus on providing the university accredited qualifications which will be expected of the next generation of leading destination managers. They are designed to enhance professionalism through encouraging and supporting participant’s critical reflection on practice and applying relevant theory. The flexible online delivery and part time study offer professionals working in the sector the opportunity to build upon existing skills and knowledge as well as developing a broader range of skills, knowledge and critical understanding of key destination management issues in UK and international contexts.
This course gives you the opportunity to step out of the day-to-day lane and think laterally about how you manage and market your destination. The course team marries a strong track record in engaging with destinations with access to the latest academic and commercial research, providing a learning space in which course participants can think outside the box and reflect on and challenge the way they do things.
Benefits for you as a practitioner:
- Increased depth of knowledge and understanding leading to increased confidence and ability to contribute
- Assignments directly relating the latest theories and research to your own work/organisation
- A qualification which distinguishes you as a professional destination manager
- The opportunity to learn from fellow professionals on the course, as well as best practice and the latest research via access
- Access to research journals and databases, and the latest market intelligence such as Mintel
- Access to your local and other university libraries through the SCONUL scheme
- Flexible delivery – you log in to the virtual learning environment at times to suit you, instead of having to attend at a set place and time
- Support from tutors via telephone, e-mail and once-per-module meetings
Benefits for your employer/organisation:
- Your increased ability and confidence to contribute at a higher level to the work of the organisation
- Opportunity, through work related assignments, to benefit from constructively critical appraisal of policies and practice, and wider access to domestic and international best practice
- Ability to access the latest market intelligence such as Mintel reports – normally £1500 each
Don’t take our word for it, though – here are just a few comments from fellow professionals who have already taken the course:
"All three modules together provide a very comprehensive and in depth study of destination management which will be of great benefit to myself and Visit County Durham.”
Area tourism partnership team member, 2009 cohort
“The course is really interesting especially the readings. Although I got frustrated throughout both assignments, each time I referred back to the readings, I felt much happier.”
Local authority tourism marketing officer, 2009 cohort
"It has provided a clear and much needed link between academics and practitioners in the field of destination/tourism management and can only improve levels of professionalism in this field."
Area tourism partnership team member, 2009 cohort
"helped me to better understand the role of marketing and the implications of experiential marketing to my own organisation.”
RDA tourism network co-ordinator, 2009 cohort
Read more testimonials, including case studies of recent students and how they’ve benefited from the course.
What Do I Do Next?
To apply, download the application form from here or from the Leeds Metropolitan University web site, fill it in and send it to:
Course Administrator
PG Qualifications in Destination Management
Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change
Carnegie Faculty
Leeds Metropolitan University
Macaulay Hall
Leeds
LS6 3QN
Tel: +44 (0)113 812 7440 E-mail: tourism@leedsmet.ac.uk
All applicants will be interviewed, either in person or by telephone.
For an informal discussion about the course, please contact Dr. Philip Long, Leeds Metropolitan University: p.e.long@leedsmet.ac.uk – +44 (0)113 812 8545
Need More Information?
Postgraduate Certificate in Destination Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Destination Management
MSc in Destination Management
Possible sources of funding
