OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Program Overview

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is a six-month to nine-month program that develops managerial skills in the tourism and hospitality industry. It covers topics such as digital marketing, operations management, management accounting, and customer relationship management. The program is offered through flexible delivery methods and assessed solely through assignments. Successful completion prepares learners for further study or employment in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management aims to develop learners into managers within the tourism and hospitality industry, fostering a lifelong learning approach. It focuses on the critical application of contemporary knowledge and theories to manage complex problems. The program equips learners with specialist skills and technical terminology to enhance their management abilities, preparing them for further study or employment. The qualification develops learners' abilities to apply analytical and evaluative techniques, investigate issues and opportunities, understand managerial, organizational, and environmental issues, utilize management techniques creatively, utilize information from various sources, solve problems creatively, exercise judgment and take responsibility for decisions, and reflect on personal learning to improve transferable skills.

Outline:

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management comprises six mandatory units totaling 120 credits. The units are:

• Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (Level 5, 20 credits): (Specific module description not provided)
• Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (Level 5, 20 credits): (Specific module description not provided)
The program is offered in two durations: 6 months (fast track) and 9 months. Delivery methods include online, blended learning.

Teaching:

The London College of Professional Studies (LCPS) offers various flexible delivery methods: blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in-class learning. Learners choose their preferred method.

Careers:

Successful completion allows progression to the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Learners may also gain direct entry into the final year of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree program.

Other:

The program is accredited by the Ofqual Awarding body (OTHM). Entry requirements include a relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent, and learners must be 18 or older.