Professional Diploma in Hospitality Management

It has a balance of modules specifically related to the hospitality industry and relevant business management concepts taught within the context of this industry. It is a two year programme - one year of tuition and one year of paid work placement at a UK hotel. It offers a combination of theoretical background and practical skills, preparing students for their year of work placement. During the period of working in a hotel, students will make reports confirming their progress, and, at the end of the programme, will write a dissertation on a particular aspect of the hospitality industry, combining knowledge gained in the tuition period and work experience.

The programme focuses on the global nature of the contemporary hospitality industry and is therefore ideal for overseas students.

On successful completion of the diploma, students will be able to progress to Year 2 of the BA (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality at London South Bank University.

Modules are assessed by the Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management and successful students are given a guaranteed progression to Year Two of the BA (Hons) degree course in Tourism and Hospitality at South Bank University.

The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management is a professional body servicing the tourism and hospitality industry throughout the world. It provides a programme of professional qualifications to develop the skills and knowledge necessary within the hospitality industry. It also provides a progression route to degree and masters programmes at London South Bank University.

INTAKE DATES
September, January, April, and July

ASSESSMENT
All taught modules are assessed by the OTHM diploma examinations.

TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, seminars and tutorials

COURSE STRUCTURE

• Tourism Marketing and Management
• Hospitality Marketing and Management
• Human Resources Management
• Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
• Financial Management and Information Systems
• Customer Relations and the Business Environment