DIPLOMA in TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Advanced Diploma in TOURISM MANAGEMENT

BSc (Hons) - Final Year

Why Study Tourism Management?

Tourism is now the fastest growing industry in the world. It has been estimated by the World Tourism Organisation that around one job in ten depends upon tourism, including holidaymakers and business visitors. It is only through the organised and structured training of Tourism professionals that the industry can meet these expectations.

On this course you will develop essential skills and achieve qualifications which will enhance your career prospects for a range of careers in the Travel & Tourism sector.

Flexible fast-track qualifications

Split into three stages – Diploma, Advanced Diploma and BA (Hons) Degree Final Year – you can start at whichever level suits your current qualifications and receive a recognised qualification after each stage. This means you can complete a Diploma in only eight months or a fast-track honours degree in just two years. With the option of a work placement year you can also enhance your CV with vital work-based skills.

The Diploma level introduces the operational aspects of tourism management, travel agency management and airline ticketing. The Advanced Diploma focuses on the international tour operation industry and develops independent research skills. In the Final Year you will learn about the strategic, decision making and leadership aspects of working as a senior manager in the Travel & Tourism industry.

Diploma in Tourism Management

The Diploma level introduces the operational aspects of tourism management, travel agency management and airline ticketing .The Advanced Diploma focuses on the international tour operation industry and develops independent research skills. In the Final Year you will learn about the strategic, decision making and leadership aspects of working as a senior manager in the Travel & Tourism industry.

Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management

The Advanced Diploma in Tour Operation and Management aims to provide an understanding of the managerial, decision making and leadership aspects of the international tour operation industry and to develop the independent research skills which will be required when working as a senior manager in the industry. The scheme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 contact hours. Private study will be required over and above this figure. Each of the modules has a 3 hour examination, set and marked by CTHCM.

Course Content/Modules

Diploma in Tourism Management

• Travel Geography
• The Tourism Industry
• Business Computing
• Travel Agency Operations
• Introduction to Tourism Economics
• Special Interest Tourism
• Destinations Analysis
• Introduction to Business Operations
• Sales and Marketing
• Finance for the Travel Industry

Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management

• Tour Operation
• Management Accounting
• Strategic Tourism Management
• Sustainable Tourism and Destinations Management
• Human Resource Management
• Management Research Report

BSc (Hons) - Final Year

• Travel & Transport Management
• Management Strategy
• International Tourism Management
• Tourism Marketing
• Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Diploma in Hotel Management

2 'A' Levels plus 4 GCSEs at grades A* - C
plus IELTS 5.5 for non-native English speakers

Recognised equivalents of the above qualifications are acceptable.

Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management

Diploma or HNC in a Tourism Management related subject
plus IELTS 5.5 for non-native English speakers

Recognised equivalents of the above qualifications are acceptable.

BSc (Hons) - Final Year

Advanced Diploma or HND in a Tourism Management related subject
plus IELTS 6.0 for non-native English speakers

Recognised equivalents of the above qualifications are acceptable.

Duration

Diploma in Tourism Management - 8 months
Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management - 4 months
BSc (Hons) - Final Year - 1 year

Course fees

Diploma in Tourism Management - £3,800
Advanced Diploma in Tourisml Management - £3,800
Special Offer: Diploma & Advanced Diploma - £4,950
BSc (Hons) - Final Year - £4,950