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Department of Tourism and Hospitality
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Post Graduate Diploma – International Tourism and Hospitality Management |
| NQF Level |
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7 |
| Awarding Body: |
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Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM)) |
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Full Time |
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01 Year |
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Entry Requirements:
- OTHM Higher Diploma (all six modules must be passed) with relevant ‘audited’ management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
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- BA (Hons) in Tourism & Hospitality from a British University with relevant ‘audited’ management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Or,
- Masters Holders with relevant ‘audited’ management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality.
- OTHM may also consider mature students with 10 years or more senior management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
English Language Requirement for the International Students:
IELTS: 6.0 (min.) or TOEFL: 213/550/70 or Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass or Cambridge Proficiency Certificate: Pass or equivalent or TOEFIC: 785
Course Structure:
Who is this suitable for?
The OTHM Post Graduate Diploma – International Tourism and Hospitality Management is suitable for professionals who work in the industry and have already gained the OTHM Higher Diploma or similar qualification.
The qualification is appropriate for senior managers.On completion of the OTHM Post Graduate Diploma students can transfer to the 2nd semester of MSc. International Tourism and Hospitality Management at the University of Hertfordshire.
Work experience
Post Graduate students are expected to have worked in the industry and be working part time during the course.
Modules:
Module 1 - Dynamics and Operations Management for International Tourism and Hospitality - 15 credits
Module 2 - International Tourism Marketing - 15 credits
Module 3 - Human Resource Management in Tourism and Hospitality - 15 credits
Module 4 - Ethical Dimensions of Tourism - 15 credits
Assessment:
Dynamics and Operations Management for International Tourism and Hospitality
Ethical Dimensions of Tourism
Human Resource Management in Tourism and Hospitality
International Tourism Marketing
Progression:
On completion of the OTHM Post Graduate Diploma students can transfer to the 2nd semester of MSc. International Tourism and Hospitality Management at the University of Hertfordshire.
University of Hertfordshire
Semester B: MSc International Tourism Management
MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management
60 credits
For more information please visit: http://www.othm.org.uk/postgrad.html |
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Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management |
| NQF Level |
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7 |
| Awarding Body: |
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Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTH)
http://www.cthawards.com |
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Full Time |
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01 Year |
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Enty Requirements:
- A Bachelor degree with upper 2nd class
Or,
- BA (Hons) in Tourism & Hospitality from a British University with relevant ‘audited’ management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Or,
- Masters Holders with relevant ‘audited’ management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality.
- OTHM may also consider mature students with 10 years or more senior management experience within Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
English Language Requirement for the International Students:
IELTS: 6.0 (min.) or TOEFL: 213/550/70 or Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass or Cambridge Proficiency Certificate: Pass or equivalent or TOEFIC: 785
Course Structure:
This programme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study not less than 120 credits which equates to 240 hours tuition and 960 hours of directed learning. Candidates have an opportunity to gain credit towards either an MA, or an MSc degree. They also have an opportunity to develop higher level academic skills that can be applied in a vocational context.
Objectives of the Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management:
To understand the interrelationship between the hospitality and tourism sectors
To explore the strategic issues in business development, rather than operational level issues
To secure employment at senior supervisory / management level
To secure progression on to the dissertation stage of a Masters Degree.
Assessment
The Postgraduate Diploma assessment methods have been designed to enable students to demonstrate Level Seven outcomes for this level of qualification.
Given the broad and highly varied nature of the hospitality and tourism industry, candidates will need to demonstrate the higher-level skills and qualities specified in the Level Seven outcomes within a non-homogeneous vocational context.
Assessment involves investigative assignments, presentations and action research activities. The assessment of candidates’work is centre based, against the specified learning outcomes and directed by CTH.
To maintain the quality of these qualifications, all centres are expected to demonstrate a robust assessment system.
In order to manage the quality of assessment within approved centres, CTH carries out external marking and moderation of assessments.
Syllabus Overview:
Module 1: Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Strategies
Module 2: Management and Leadership Across Cultures
Module 3: Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Planning
Plus ONE of the following options:
Module 4: Managing Hospitality and Tourism Projects
Module 5: Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism Managers
Progression:
Students who complete the CTH Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management can complete a 60 credit dissertation with the University of Sunderland leading to the award of the University of Sunderland MSc degree in Tourism
For more information please visit: http://www.cthawards.com/postgraduate-overview/ |
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Professional Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management |
| Awarding Body: |
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Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM)
http://www.othm.org.uk |
| NQF Level |
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6 |
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Full Time |
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02 Years and 06 Months |
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Course description
The OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma has been developed in conjunction with the OTHM Level 4 Professional Certificate and the OTHM Level 5 Professional Diploma, culminating in the achievement of an OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma. The qualification taken in this way should be studied over a recommended course of two-and-a-half to three years’ duration (subject to exemptions).
Work experience:
Professional Higher Diploma students are expected to either have work experience in the industry before joining the course or be working part-time in the industry during the course or both. Candidates should note that if they intend to study for further professional qualifications in the industry a certain amount of industrial experience will probably be required.
Entry Requirements
- Holders of OTHM Introductory Certificate or
- 5 GCSE's or 5 O'Levels or equivalent or
- Equivalent academic qualifications or
- Mature students with at least 5 year's relevant experience
English Language Requirement for the International Students
IELTS: 5.5 (min.) or TOEFL: 213/550/70 or Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass or Cambridge Proficiency Certificate: Pass or equivalent or TOEFIC: 785
Course structure
Part-01: OTHM Level 4 Professional Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Modules:
OTHM Level 4 Professional Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management consists of 4 modules:
1. OTHM/CER01 - Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
2. OTHM/CER02 - Introduction to the Business Environment
3. OTHM/CER03 - Introduction to Business Communication and Customer Care
4. OTHM/CER04 - Introduction to Business and Finance
Each module requires 90 hours of classroom teaching, including business English, tutorials and site visits over the academic year. (The academic year is normally 28 weeks)
Assessment
Each module is assessed by a three hour written examination (Each international examination is in June and December each year).
Special exams on request from the college to the OTHM Education and Examination board (Minimum 90 days required)
Progression
On passing the OTHM Professional Certificate, members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Level 5 Professional Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Part-02: Professional Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management(NQF level 5)
Modules:
OTHM Level 5 Professional Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management consists of 6 modules in two parts:
Part 1
1. OTHM/DIP01 - Tourism Marketing and Management
2. OTHM/DIP02 - Hospitality Marketing and Management
3. OTHM/DIP03 - Human Resource Management
Part II
4. OTHM/DIP04 - Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
5. OTHM/DIP05 - Financial Management and Information Systems
6. OTHM/DIP06 - Customer Relations and the Business Environment
This qualification consists of 6 units, requiring a total minimum of 28 weeks’ full-time study, with scope for extra revision and exam preparation. Students normally sit three units per semester: three in June and three in December.
Duration: 1 year
Assessment:
Each module is assessed by a three hour written examination (Each international examination is in June and December each year).
Special exams on request from the college to OTHM Education and Examination board (Minimum 90 days required)
Progression:
On passing the OTHM Professional Diploma, members will be eligible to be considered for OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Part-03: OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Modules:
OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management consists of 6 modules in two parts:
Part 1
1. OTHM/HID01 - Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
2. OTHM/HID02 - International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment
3. OTHM/HID03 - Corporate Business Strategy and Finance
Part II
4. OTHM/HID04 - Management Information Systems
5. OTHM/HID05 - Strategic Human Resource Management
6. OTHM/HID06 - Project: Operations Management in the Business Environment
This qualification consists of 6 units, requiring a total minimum of 28 weeks’ full-time study, with scope for extra revision and exam preparation. Students normally sit three units per semester: three in June and three in December.
Assessment
Each module 1 to 5 is assessed by a three hour written examination. Module 6 is assessed by a project. Examinations are held in June and December each year.
Special exams on request from the college to the OTHM Education and Examination board (Minimum 90 days required)
Progression
Tthe OTHM Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma provides access to the final year of London South Bank University (LSBU)’s BA (Hons.) Tourism & Hospitality Management. This whole study pathway takes most OTHM students a minimum of three and a half years to complete: two/three and a half years’ study at a recognised OTHM teaching centre, followed by one year’s study at LSBU.
OTHM has a key relationship with London South Bank University allowing holders of the OTHM Professional Higher Diploma to have direct entry to the final year of London South Bank University's Batchelor's degree programme BA (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality.
Students who have successfully completed the OTHM Professional Higher Diploma and who have two year's management experience in the tourism and hospitality industry are eligible to apply for entry to London South Bank University's MSc programme.
Thames Valley UniversityIn September 2007, Thames Valley University has also accredited OTHM programmes and now consider applications to their Tourism and Hospitality Degrees and Postgraduate programmes.
OTHM is currently negotiating with further UK universities for Student Members to be able to join their Bachelor's and Master's degree courses with a suitable OTHM qualification and experience.
For more information please visit: http://www.othm.org.uk/higherdiploma.html
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