Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
8 Months
To develop a comprehensive understanding of the key functional areas of business and the interrelationship between them. To increase the self-awareness and self-confidence of programme participants. To broaden the managerial perspectives of programme participants. To develop a critical and analytical approach to business problems and decision-making. To provide an in-depth knowledge of current concepts, theories and 'best business practice'. To enable programme participants to deal with complexity, uncertainty and change in organisations
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About this course
- Applicants should normally have five passes at GCSE level (grade C or above) or equivalent. An approved foreign equivalent or comparable qualification will also be considered.
- Applicants with good work experience and/or other qualifications will be considered without these formal academic qualifications
- All applicants must be competent in both written and spoken English.
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Subjects
- Management
- Tourism
Course programme
This programme may be studied full-time for 8 months (2 semesters). Students study specialised Travel and Tourism subjects in addition to three Business Management subjects. Successful completion of the course can lead to entrance to any of the BSc degree options offered at Greenwich School of Management.
Programme Modules
» Airline Studies
Module Description
This module introduces the main computerised reservation systems for airlines and includes the demonstration of timetables and availability of flights.The module content includes the use of computer reservation systems in air travel and demonstrates methods of determining airline fares and of identifying different ticket types. Basic fare and ticketing structures used by airlines are introduced; the functions of the International Air Travel Association (IATA) are investigated together with the effects of exchange rates on international fares, the complexity of multi-stage and multi-sector journeys.
» Travel Studies
Module Description
A module investigating the Package Holiday Market, Resort Geography and ancillary services. The majority of travel services involve inclusive holiday arrangements, and students discover the essential elements of wholesale and retail travel operations through investigation of tour operators and travel agencies. In addition, research is carried out into major worldwide holiday destinations. Students also investigate the many travel products available on the internet.
» Management For Tourism
Module Description
The structure of the travel industry is investigated; travel geography; outbound, inbound and domestic tourism; tourism law; attractions of various tourist destination countries and their effects on the economy, society and technology of the host country; natural and man made attractions and how they are used to promote tourism; environmental factors; introduction to tourism management, tourism marketing and the financial, economic and social impacts of tourism on various countries.
plus three of the following
» Principles of Management
Module Description
The management of all organisations have common problems albeit different in scale and technical content.Thus the principles of management have relevance whatever the context, scale and scope of operations. It is incumbent on managers to be aware of the nature of these principles and to be able to apply them to their responsibilities for organising and operating business in their own companies.
» Business Computing
Module Description
In modern business computers are an essential means of storing and retrieving data and of interrelating data.They are vital in establishing communication and information systems. There is hardly any operation unaffected by the use of computers. It is essential, therefore that managers are fully aware of the use of computers, their potential, and the equipment available.
» Fundamentals of Marketing
Module Description
As a pre-requisite to success all companies must take into account market requirements and ensure that these are effectively met. This entails a detailed study of the size and structure of the market, the customer behaviour and the ways in which products and services are supplied.These factors all impinge on other responsibilities of managers including finance and operations.Thus marketing orientation involves the whole company.
» Business Communications
Module Description
Effective communication is an essential organisational feature for business success. The communication process is multidirectional: downwards from leadership and upwards to senior managers and lateral between groups with particular functions. Communication can achieve a number of objectives: imparting information, improving motivation and overcoming resistance to change.
» Professional Development
Module Description
The Professional Development module aims to provide a platform for students undertaking the Access programmes. It is intended to facilitate their reflection on the outcomes of the programme and the individual subject areas which are included. Students are enabled to consolidate their learning and to understand linkages to the wider academic community with implications for more advanced studies.The content of the module is designed to develop skills necessary for preparation of studies at undergraduate level in the subject of business.
» Business Numeracy
Mode of attendance
2 Semesters – 8 months, full-time
Starting Dates
The Degree Foundation Programmes have enrolment dates in February, June and October each year.
Progression
Successful completion of either Degree Foundation Programme can lead to entrance to any of the BSc(Hons) degree options offered at Greenwich School of Management.
Additional information
Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management