Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Introduction

This is a professional qualification designed for the needs of the Tourism and Hospitality industry. This qualification is suitable for middle and senior managers. On completion students can be put forward for election as a Full Member of OTHM and progress to a degree programme in a relevant field.

Course Structure

Semester 1 (Six months)
Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment
Corporate Business Strategy and Finance

Semester 2 (Six months)
Management Information Systems
Strategic Human Resource Management
Project: Operations Management in the Business Environment

Entry Requirements

You will normally need to have one of the following:
• OTHM Professional Diploma or a recognised equivalent
• Two GCE A’ Levles together with four GCSEs at Grade C or above or a recognised equivalent.
• A degree awarded by a recognised UK or overseas university.
and English Competency
• IELTS 5.5 or a recognised equivalent
• Industry related work experience

Assessment/ Examination

The method of assessment for all modules is by written examination of three hours duration each.

Start Dates
January and May

Level of Qualification

This is an undergraduate level qualification, classed as a level 5 qualification under the UK National Qualifications Framework.

Progression

OTHM and The London South Bank University have signed an articulation agreement that recognises OTHM qualifications for entry into their BA (Hons) and Master's Level.
The Thames Valley University also accredited OTHM programmes in September 2007 to allow access to their Tourism and Hospitality Degree and Postgraduate programmes.
Students who have acquired the Higher Diploma have direct entry to the final year of London South Bank University’s BA (Hons) programme in tourism and hospitality or into employment within the industry.

Awarding Body and Certification

The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) is a membership body founded in London UK in 2001 by a group of specialists from the industry and academia. A major part of OTHM's work is to provide a track of professional management qualifications for people who wish to develop a career in the industry. They are a long term academic partner of The London South Bank University.
Upon completion of this course, the certificate will be awarded by OTHM.