CTH The Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Qualification Summary
This programme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study not less than 120 credits which equates to 240 hours tuition and 960 hours of directed learning. Candidates have the opportunity to gain credit towards either an MA or an MSc degree. They also have an opportunity to develop higher level academic skills that can be applied in a vocational context. Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management Course have good chances in progressing to various Masters programmes.

Objectives of the Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management:
  • To understand the interrelationship between the hospitality and tourism sectors.
  • To explore the strategic issues in business development, rather than operational level issues.
  • To secure employment at senior supervisory/management level.
  • To secure progression on to the dissertation stage of a Masters Degree.
Syllabus Overview
Module 1: Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Strategies
Module 2: Management and Leadership Across Cultures
Module 3: Hospitality and Tourism Strategic Planning

Plus ONE of the two following options:

Module 4: Managing Hospitality and Tourism Projects
Module 5: Research Methods for Hospitality and Tourism Managers

Entry Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Qualification
  • Work Experience in the Industry at a supervisory level for an appropriate duration (Employer References required)
  • IELTS Band 6 or above OR other evidence of English Language Proficiency.
Course Duration
One Year

Attendance Pattern
Full-time

Unit Assessment Method
The Postgraduate Diploma assessment methods have been designed to enable students to demonstrate Level Seven outcomes for this level of qualification.

Assessment involves investigative assignments, presentations and action research activities. The assessment of candidates’ work is centre based, against the specified learning outcomes and directed by CTH.

In order to manage the quality of assessment within approved centres, CTH carries out external marking and moderation of these assessments.

Awarding Body
CTH – Confederation of Hospitality and Management

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