Program Overview

Hospitality Business Management University Diploma

Overview

This online Hospitality Business Management University Diploma course has been designed for hospitality professionals currently working in operational or supervisory positions who aspire towards more senior management roles within the industry. The course is an important step towards an undergraduate degree if you have prior academic qualifications and are already working within the hospitality industry, and it can be completed within 12 months.

Study Options

• Part-time: 1 year
• UK fee: £2,520 (2024/25) ‡
• International fee: £2,520 (2024/25) ‡
• Start dates: September, January, May
• Location: Online

Course Description

This course will help you to build confidence and gain a deeper understanding of the hospitality sector and prepare you to progress to a higher level of study. It can also count towards your continued professional development (CPD).

What You Will Study

You will need to complete the following three modules:

• Hospitality Management: Theories in Practice
• Professional Development for Success
• Researching and Reporting

Module Details

Hospitality Management: Theories in Practice

This module introduces you to the core conceptual framework behind operations and management of a business with a focus on applying and evaluating theories in practical context.

• Module learning outcomes:
  • Analyse the role and characteristics of the hospitality industry
  • Apply relevant theories and concepts to contemporary hospitality operations and management context
  • Reflect on contemporary concepts that are emerging in the hospitality industry
• Module content:
  • Hospitality as social phenomenon: historical origins, meaning and nature of hospitality and the complexities involved
  • Commercial hospitality industry: key players, historical development, economic value, structure, current trends, the use of industry statistics, media issues
  • Hospitality management systems: organisational structure, operation management, product development, corporate social responsibilities, relationship with education/training providers
  • Understanding hospitality consumer: principles of marketing, patterns of demand, characteristics of hospitality products, analysing service encounter
  • Hospitality labour market: demand and supply of hospitality workforce, workforce competencies, diversity management, career development
  • Hospitality finance: financial statement, budgetary control, cash flow, stock control methods
  • Global issues and hospitality: demographic and socioeconomic trends, technological innovations, political forces, legislation, ethical and environmental issues

How You Will Learn

• Pace of study: We recommend about 20 hours of study per week to complete one 20-credit module over a 10-week trimester
• Assessment method: This course is assessed through 100% coursework with a range of methods, such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work and practical reports
• Student support and guidance: Whilst we encourage our students to become independent, life-long learners, we also recognise that offering the right support and guidance will help you to achieve your goals

Careers

The hospitality industry is very competitive and continually expanding, so there are many career opportunities to work either in the UK or overseas. Our online hospitality courses attract students from all over the world, enabling you to build your own global network of professional contacts.

Entry Requirements

You will need one of the following:

• Level 4 qualification (eg HE Certificate) in hospitality or relevant subject eg tourism, business or management, plus a minimum of 1 year (full time equivalent) of relevant industry experience
• Level 5 qualification in a non-relevant subject area and experience in the hospitality industry for 2 or more years (full-time equivalent)
• Applicants who possess a relevant level 3 qualification will be considered if a proof of professional experience in the hospitality industry for more than two years (full-time equivalent) is included in application

English Language Qualifications

If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.0
• TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
• Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
• London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
• International GCE O-level English Language: Grade C
• International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 for new entrants: £2,520
• 2025/26 for new entrants: £2,715
• Flexible payment plans available: Pay monthly and only for the modules you are studying or pay your full course fees upfront and avoid annual increases

How to Apply

Please look at our application deadlines before you apply. Our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages will show the intakes that are available and open to applications. It's best to apply early so you can secure your place and beat the rush.