OTHM Higher Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management

Qualification

OTHM Higher Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management

Course Duration

12 – 18 months

Tuition Fee

£4900 (GBP4900)

Mode of Study

Full Time

Department/school

School of travel, Tourism, & Hospitality

Program Aims

Key aims of OTHM are to make membership, qualifications, and continuous professional development accessible and relevant to individuals and employers in the world's largest industry.

Entry Criteria

The OTHM Higher Diploma is suitable for people who work in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and who have already gained an OTHM Diploma, or an undergraduate degree from a recognized University or other equivalent qualifications should be eligible for admission to this programme.

How to apply

Obtain an application form directly from the School or download from the website and send it along with evidence of academic qualifications, English capabilities and passport copies.

Course Structure

The course modules are:
Part 1
1. Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
2. International Tourism & Hospitality Business Environment
3. Corporate Business Strategy and Finance
Part II
4. Management Information Systems
5. Strategic Human Resource Management
6. Project: Operations Management in the Business Environment

Methods of Assessment

Each of modules 1 to 5 is assessed by a three hour written examination. However Module 6 is assessed by the Research envisaged and methodology adopted in the project.

Teaching Methods

The programme is taught by a dedicated team of staff drawn largely from full-time members of the school but supplemented where necessary by external lecturers and speakers and professionals from industry. There is a mixture of lecture and seminar work in the course with a particular emphasis on group work. This allows experiences to be shared and develops cross-cultural awareness and opportunities to develop links and networks in the long run.

Progression & Career Options

On passing the OTHM Higher Diploma Members will be eligible to be considered for various degrees courses in recognized colleges and universities in the UK and around the world.

Awarding Body

Organization for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM)

Intakes

January / February, March / April, July / August, September / October