Program Overview

International Hospitality Business Management University Advanced Diploma

Overview

This University Advanced Diploma in International Hospitality Business Management is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and designed following extensive consultation with the hospitality industry. The course will help you obtain the skills and understanding of the critical aspects affecting hospitality management.

Study Options

• Part-time: 1 year
• UK fee: £2,625 (2024/25)
• International fee: £2,625 (2024/25)
• Start dates: September, January, May
• Location: Online

Course Description

This course is designed to help you develop a critical understanding of the forces influencing the development of the international hospitality industry and evaluate the role of core management functions, their application, and contribution to quality and performance.

What You Will Study

You will need to complete the three 20-credit modules:

• Leadership and Management in Context
• Managing Cultural Issues in Service Delivery
• Strategic Hospitality Operations Management

Leadership and Management in Context

This module will study the concepts of leadership and management within the modern organisation, with the context of the current business environment, modern employment law, and a more savvy employee base.

• Module learning outcomes:
  • Critically evaluate effective leadership in modern organisations
  • Reflect on and evaluate your own leadership skills
  • Build on, or commence, your own personal development plan for leadership skills to enhance your future employability
• Module content:
  • Critical evaluation of leadership and management terminology and roles
  • Analysis of the importance of leadership in modern organisations
  • Leadership roles and responsibilities
  • Trait, behaviour, and power-based approaches to understanding effective leadership
  • Leadership styles and the contingency approach to leadership
  • Charismatic and transformational leadership
  • Managing and leading through change
  • A critical evaluation of new leadership techniques including coaching and mentoring
  • Followership and the influence of followers
  • Leadership within a team-based environment
  • Managing and leading in an international context
  • Leading in a diverse organisation
  • Practical leadership skills

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 opportunities for managers who want to work in the UK and overseas.

• Previous students have gone on to work in areas such as:
  • Hospitality management
  • Leisure
  • Licensed retail
  • In-house catering
  • Outside contract catering for events
  • Accommodation
  • Functions
  • Events, banqueting, and conferences
  • Human resources
  • Sales and marketing
  • Operations management

Entry Requirements

• You need to have both of the following:
  • An HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject
  • A minimum of 6 months working in the hospitality industry on a full-time basis
• If you have extensive industry experience at supervisory or management levels but do not meet the academic entry criteria above, we can consider your application.
• English language qualifications:
  • 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:
  • Per 20 credits: £875
  • Modules: 3
  • Cost: £2,625
• 2025/26 for new entrants:
  • Per 20 credits: £905
  • Modules: 3
  • Cost: £2,715
• Flexible payment plans available:
  • Pay monthly and only for the modules you are studying
  • 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.
• Once we have received your application and supporting documents, we will review it and contact you within 4 weeks to let you know if you have been successful or not.