Travel and Tourism Management (top-up)

BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management (top-up)

Mode: full-time

The travel and tourism business is a dynamic, changing sector but the graduates of this course will be equipped with the creative tourism management skills and knowledge to allow them to adapt and be successful in this diverse business environment.

The programme allows students to progress to a full honours degree in just one year by joining the degree students in their final year. Building upon the vocational approach of the HND/Foundation Degree this programme encourages students to take a critical and analytical approach to their understanding of travel and tourism business theory.

Why Top-Up Here?

• Our programme has been accredited by the Tourism Management Institute, the professional body for tourism management in the UK.
• Innovative modules such as the Tourism Consultancy Project provide the opportunity to apply theory to a live project, develop project management skills and gain valuable hands-on experience to enhance job prospects.
• Northampton Business School has excellent links with key players in the tourism industry such as Explore Northamptonshire, English Heritage and Park Inn Hotel as well as general business and marketing organizations such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
• To ensure currency and relevance to the tourism industry guest speakers and study visits (UK and overseas) are a key feature.

Professional Recognition
This course is recognised and accredited by the Tourism Management Institute which is the leading professional body for destination managers. The criteria for recognition are based on context, course content and resources, the ability to respond to the needs of industry thus enhancing the relevance of the course and the employment prospects of graduates.

Assessment:
A variety of individual and group based assessments are used including written reports, client briefs, presentation, portfolio and exams.