TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES 2014

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES 2014

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES Secure a rewarding career in tourism and hospitality with a globally recognised qualification. OTHM is one of the most widely renowned memberships and awarding bodies in this rapidly growing sector. Through our partnership with OTHM, we offer professional qualifications in tourism and hospitality management with 5 different programmes ranging from Level 4 to Level 7. It will equip you with the essential skills and enhance your knowledge for a successful career in Tourism and Hospitality Industry. To progress onto the next level you must pass a minimum of 4 exams or assessments or have been granted exemptions. OTHM PROGRAMMES ARE QUALITY ASSURED AS THEY ARE UK GOVERNMENT APPROVED BY: Ofqual Office of Qualifications & Examinations QCA Qualifications & Curriculum Development Agency DfES Department for Education and Skills CCEA Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment OTHM S ENABLE YOU TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO YOUR PROGRESSION WITHIN THE INDUSTRY: Upon successful completion of each level you will gain a globally recognised qualification from one of the most widely renowned memberships and awarding bodies in this rapidly growing sector.

CONTEMPORARY CONTEXTS FOUNDATION DIPLOMA Our Intensive one year Foundation programme provides you with an introduction to the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, enabling you to gain a clear understanding of critical operations within these industries. This is an introductory programme, well suited to school leavers or those looking to progress onto more advanced studies at HND or Degree level. It will cover key business disciplines that help shape these exciting sectors including marketing and project management. Research, Recording and Responding Preparation and Progression Contexts Investigating the Travel and Tourism Sector The Hospitality Industry Introduction to Marketing Business Project Management Final Project Three GCSE passes (C or above) / One A-Level (Grade E or above), or Advanced GCE in Applied Art and Design / AS GCE in Art and Design 16 Years English Proficiency: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent For mature students with few or no formal qualifications must apply with details of age, work experience, including any voluntary work and any other relevant experience gained since leaving school; or a portfolio of work relevant to the area of study. Excellent location in Soho, Central London Creative multi-disciplinary learning environment Industry standard facilities and equipment Practical career-focused programmes Highly experienced course leaders, with strong industry experience Our foundation programme provides you with the basis to progress onto a Higher National Diploma or Degree programme in your specialised field of interest. We have an internal progression scheme which guarantees you a place on a HND course at LCCA or LSBF, provided you have support from your tutor and have successfully passed the programme. Awarding body Delivery mode Full duration Campus Edexcel Full time 9 months London

OTHM LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (WITH WORK PLACEMENT) Tourism is a growth area and there are many exciting opportunities in managing and developing tourism and hospitality businesses. The cultural dynamic of this industry makes the study of tourism and hospitality, both exciting and important, beyond treating it as a business function. OTHM qualifications give you the knowledge that you will need to build a career in Tourism and Hospitality, in related sectors such as food and beverage, hotels, tour operations, airlines or in any other part of the Industry. The OTHM Level 4 in Tourism and Hospitality Management opens-up a range of opportunities to gain operational training in preparation for team leadership. The curriculum is embedded with diverse disciplinary topics, encompassing aesthetics, finance, business environment, events management and customer care. It aims to provide industry knowledge and practical working experience which will contribute to the project assessment. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY SEMESTER 1 Understanding the Tourism and Hospitality Industry with Work Placement Understanding Communication and Customer Care in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry with work placement Understanding Accounting and Finance in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry with work placement SEMESTER 2 Understanding the Tourism and Hospitality Business with work placement Work Based Understanding Events Management in Tourism and Hospitality with work placement Work Based Academic and employability skills with work placement Work Based The OTHM Level 3 Award in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF) or other relevant UK Level qualification or overseas equivalent(s) as recognised by UK-NARIC OR 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) and 1 X A Level (Grade A-C) All students must be a minimum of 18 years old on the commencement date of their course Competence in English at the necessary level, IELTS 5.5 or above in each component or equivalent. We will accept an English level of IELTS 5.0 on the condition that you will be required to take a pre-sessional English course. Mature Student (over 21) with relevant work experience Local day visits and real-world tourism development project Residential field study visits Guest speakers from industry and tourism development agencies Invaluable work placement WORK EXPERIENCE This programme is being taught in close collaboration with industry consultants regionally, nationally and internationally. You can expect a focus on real-world learning with live project work, local day visits and guest speakers as well as a field study visit which will add to your existing practical experience. Strong links with OTHM and businesses will help with the placement of students within the Tourism & Hospitality Industries, which is one of the fastest expanding worldwide. This highly vocational course aims to develop the indispensable business skills you will need when going on to positions within major tourism companies, tourism development bodies and local authorities. There are also opportunities in regional and national government in the UK and overseas. Alternatively we offer a guaranteed progression route onto Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, subject to successful completion of the course and support from your programme leader. Awarding body Delivery mode Full duration Campus OTHM Full time 1 year London

OTHM LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (WITH WORK PLACEMENT) The Tourism and Hospitality sector is the largest in the world s economy. Supervisory roles within this sector are challenging and rewarding and the OTHM level 5 programme prepares individuals for supervisory management responsibility in order to build a sustainable and profitable career. The OTHM Level 5 in Tourism and Hospitality Management opens-up a range of opportunities, across managerial disciplines, for aspiring and determined professionals. The programme is founded on the belief that those who want to rise and gain substantial experience in the industry requires approaches and skills that will give you a real edge in management and development. The curriculum is embedded with diverse disciplinary topics, encompassing planning, human resource, marketing, operations and organisational management and customer relations. The course aims to develop the appropriate skills, tools and knowledge to operate innovatively in the global tourism and hospitality environments. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF) or other relevant UK Level 4 qualification or equivalent as recognised by UK NARIC All students must be a minimum of 18 years old on the commencement date of their course Competence in English at the necessary level, IELTS 5.5 or above in each component or equivalent Mature students (over 21) with relevant work experience (ideally with team leadership or managerial experience) SEMESTER 1 Managing Marketing Planning in Tourism and Hospitality with work placement Managing Operations in Tourism and Hospitality with work placement Managing Marketing Objectives in Tourism and Hospitality with work placement Work Based SEMESTER 2 Managing Financial Accounts in Tourism and Hospitality with work placement Managing Human Resources in Tourism and Hospitality Organisation with Work placement Work Based Managing Customer Relations in Tourism and Hospitality with Work placement Work based Local day visits and real-world tourism development project Residential field study visits Guest speakers from industry and tourism development agencies Invaluable work placement WORK EXPERIENCE This programme is being taught in close collaboration with industry consultants regionally, nationally and internationally. You can expect a focus on real-world learning with live project work, local day visits and guest speakers. Fieldwork and practical placements encourage the application of knowledge and gained skills in the real world and are a core aspect of the learning experience of students. This aspect of the curriculum is essential to the development of our students, providing an excellent means to enrich learning, broaden experience and develop essential practical and analytical skills and ultimately helping to improve employment This highly vocational course aims to develop the indispensable business skills you will need when going on to positions within major tourism companies, tourism development bodies and local authorities. There are also opportunities in regional and national government in the UK and overseas. Alternatively we offer a guaranteed progression route onto Level 6 Dip in Tourism and Hospitality Management, subject to successful completion of the course and support from your programme leader. Awarding body OTHM Delivery mode Full time Full duration 1 year Campus London

OTHM LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (WITH WORK PLACEMENT) This programme provides you with background knowledge of essential concepts and ideas in the Tourism and Hospitality industries and real-world developmental approaches encouraging you to think critically and aiding in your ability to express yourself clearly to all audiences. The focus of this level 6 programme is on the managerial skills, decision making and leadership aspects of the global Tourism and Hospitality industry. You will be preparing your own project which is to be an impressive selection of work that you can use in your future career. The modules ensure you acquire the fundamental concepts to help you understand current issues in the hospitality and tourism sector, to effectively manage a business and make sure that businesses are sustainable, profitable and provide a high quality experience for their customers and staff. The core curriculum is embedded with diverse disciplinary topics, encompassing marketing communications, strategic and organisational management, information systems and teamwork skills as well as a critical analysis of the main aspects of the subject area. OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF) or other relevant UK Level 5 qualification or equivalent as recognised by UK NARIC All students must be a minimum of 18 years old on the commencement date of their cours Competence in English at the necessary level, IELTS 5.5 or above in each component or equivalent Mature students (Over 21) with five years relevant work experience, including three years with team leadership or managerial experience WHAT YOU WILL STUDY SEMESTER 1 Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality Working in the International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment Analysing Tourism and Hospitality Business SEMESTER 2 Using Management Information Systems for Tourism and Hospitality Strategic Human Resource Management in Tourism and Hospitality Researching Tourism and Hospitality Operations (Written Project) Local day visits and real-world tourism development project Residential field study visits Guest speakers from industry and tourism development agencies Invaluable work placement This professional programme will equip you with a wide range of careers opportunities as middle or senior managers within major tourism companies, tourism development bodies and local authorities. Alternatively Students who successfully complete the Level 6 Diploma can automatically convert their award into a bachelor s degree from a number of approved partners or progress onto the post-graduate Level 7 Diploma. Awarding body Delivery mode Full duration Campus OTHM Full time 1 year London

OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (WITH WORK PLACEMENT) The OTHM Level 7 Diploma prepares students for senior management within the Tourism and Hospitality industry. The continued growth of this industry has brought about an increasing need for flexible and skilled managers able to operate at all levels. The course is designed to cater for local and international professionals within the industry who wish to gain the necessary qualifications and theoretical awareness to advance their careers in operations. It will also appeal to recent graduates who wish to acquire the specialist knowledge and qualifications necessary to manage tourism and hospitality operations at a middle or senior management level and consultancy work. The programme relates to both tourism and hospitality studies through a focus on the contexts of globalisation, commercialisation, contemporary issues, planning research and decision making and destination management. To excel in this industry one needs to be a good leader, manager, entrepreneur and show awareness of the ethical, cultural, environmental and social settings within which you are working. A particular strength of the programme is the consideration of the links between the travel, tourism and hospitality industries in relation to organisation and management, as well as helping you launch a career whilst providing the framework for life-long learning. OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (QCF) or other relevant UK Level 6 qualification or equivalent as recognised by UK NARIC All students must be a minimum of 18 years old on the commencement date of their cours Competence in English at the necessary level, IELTS 6.0 or above in each component or equivalent Mature students (over 21) with six years relevant work experience, including three years with team leadership or managerial experience WHAT YOU WILL STUDY SEMESTER 1 Managing Operations and Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality Organisations Destination Management: Policy, Planning and Promotion Contemporary Management in Tourism & Hospitality SEMESTER 2 Ethics, Risk and Decision Making in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Tourism and Hospitality Business Strategy Advanced Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality Local day visits and real-world tourism development project Residential field study visits Guest speakers from industry and tourism development agencies Invaluable work placement This professional programme will equip you with a wide range of careers opportunities as Senior Managers and Consultants within major tourism companies, tourism development bodies and local authorities. You may also choose to set up a tourist or hospitality business or go on to research and lecturing. Alternatively Students who successfully complete the Level 7 Diploma can automatically convert their award into a Master s degree from a number of approved partners or progress into post-graduate research. Awarding body Delivery mode Full duration Campus OTHM Full time 1 year London

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