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BA (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management

Course Description

Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, this online International Hospitality Business Management BA (Top-Up) degree has been designed following extensive consultation with the hospitality industry to ensure you obtain the skills and understanding of the critical aspects affecting hospitality management.

You will develop a critical understanding of the forces influencing the international hospitality industry, be able to evaluate the role of core management functions, their application and contribution to quality and performance, as well as develop strategic plans that can respond to the changing demands within the international hospitality environment.

Target Group

This qualification has been created to develop and reward the hospitality and tourism managers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the management sectors.

Target Audience

• 18+

Course Language

English

Where you will learn

Domain Building, 102/104, Constitution Street, Mosta

What you will study

Year 1

• Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Operations Management in Tourism and Resort Operations
• Management of Visitor Attractions
• Employability and Development in the Hospitality Industry
• Tourism Destination Management

Year 2

• Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Cultural Tourism Management
• Research Project
• Leadership and Management in Context

Year 3

• Management Research Project
• Managing Cultural Issues in Service Delivery
• Strategic Hospitality Operation Management
• Consumer Behaviour (Optional)
• Business Psychology (Optional)
• Global Business Environment (Optional)
• Financial Statement Analysis (Optional)
• Managing Service Quality (Optional)

How will you learn

This Degree is delivered with a flexible classroom-based method, through a variety of course materials, case studies, discussions, presentations, enquiry-based learning and problem-solving activities. We provide you with key reading and research activities, and you will make the most of our own teaching portal.

Assessment

Assessments will be designed according to the guidelines of each module specification. In general, the assessments will enable learners to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes across the individual elements of the programme. The range of assessments utilised will normally include: essays, reports, presentations and other structured assignments and examinations.

Structure of Programme

With a mix of core and optional modules, you can tailor your studies to match your particular interests and career aspirations.

We will advise you of your study plan – the running order and availability of the modules – when you are invited to enrol.

To complete this degree you will need to complete a total of 360 credits.

This will be made up from:

• four mandatory units for each qualification at MQF/EQF Level 5. All units cover a number of topics relating to learning outcomes. Each unit has the equivalency of 30 UK credits. Learners are required to complete four units at Level 4 (UK) to achieve the 120 UK credits required to gain the Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Learners achieving 120 UK credits for the Level 4 may then opt to progress to the Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management to gain a further 120 UK credits. Learners will be expected to attend lectures and workshops that will introduce the subject matter. Formative assessments (weighted at 0%) may be used in lectures or tutorials to check knowledge and understanding of specific topics and subject areas.
• two core modules and three of the optional 20 UK credit modules in your preferred area of Hospitality.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Procedures

The development of the autonomous and independent learner is further enhanced by a range of technology enhanced learning tools and activities. Students will have access to a range of tools and activities, providing support for research activities, personal diagnostics, additional content, online discussion and self-directed study techniques. Different methods will be used to take account of different learning preferences and include, for example, face to face or virtual lectures, case studies, role play, debates, student presentations, formative and summative enquiry based learning, and problem solving activities. The programme encourages students to apply learning to the work place and this is a central feature of the teaching and learning strategy. This will be achieved through a variety of means with the aim being to encourage and develop critical evaluation and the ability to synthesise and apply solutions to complex real life hospitality problems. Teaching and learning approaches will be appropriately applied to each cohort in order that the same learning outcomes are achieved, but at times through different methods, whilst facilitating the development of effective peer support networks and learning sets. This will provide a stimulating experience as well as assisting students in their ability to critically evaluate and apply knowledge and intellectual skills to differing situations.

Grading System

• 90-100% Excellent – Distinction
• 80-89% Excellent – Distinction
• 70-79% Excellent – Distinction
• 60-69% Very good – Merit
• 50-59% Good/Satisfactory – Pass
• 40-49% Unsatisfactory – Marginal Fail
• 5-39% Very Poor – Fail

Entry Requirement

• Have an ‘A’ Level standard of education; or
• Relevant qualification at EQF/MQF Level 4 or equivalent
• Have spent some time in an organisational role;
• If English is not your first language, you will need: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Exemptions from providing evidence of English language proficiency may arise if you have studied your previous qualification in English.

Students should produce copies of certificates, full CV preferably in EuroFormat and passport-size photo.

Fees & Funding

Get Qualified Scheme

MFHEA Licence Nº: 2011 – TC – 01

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