OTHM - Organisation for Tourism & Hospitality Management
Introduction:
The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) was founded in 2003 as a professional membership body servicing the tourism and hospitality industry throughout the world.
OTHM provides a programme of professional qualifications that are designed for Student Members to develop progressively the skills and knowledge that they will need to help them in their careers.
OTHM qualifications are suitable for people who work or wish to work in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Work Experience:
Although it is desirable that Certificate students have some experience in the industry, no minimum is required.
Diploma and Advanced Diploma students are expected to either have work experience in the industry before joining the course, or be working part-time in the industry. Candidates should note that if they intend to study for further professional qualifications in the industry a certain amount of industrial experience will probably be required. OHTM provides opportunities for work placements to all students.

Modules:

Certificate:
  • Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
  • Introduction to the Business Environment
  • Introduction to Business Communication and Customer Care
  • Introduction to Business and Finance
Diploma - Part I
  • Tourism Marketing and Management
  • Hospitality Marketing and Management
  • Human Resource Management
Diploma - Part II
  • Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
  • Financial Management and Information Systems
  • Customer Relations and the Business Environment
Higher Diploma - Part I
  • Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
  • International Tourism & Hospitality Business Environment
  • Corporate Business Strategy and Finance
Higher Diploma - Part II
  • Management Information Systems
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
Project:
  • Operations Management in the Business Environment

Entry Requirements:

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent for Certificate
  • OTHM Certificate for Diploma level
  • OTHM Diploma for Higher Diploma

  • English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL 550 (TOEIC 776)
  • GCSE/ ‘O’ Level International Equivalent

  • Qualification Awarded:

  • Cert OTHM
  • Dip OTHM
  • HDip OTHM


  • Mode of Assessment:
    Written examinations

    Awarding Body:
    Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management
    For more information log onto www.othm.org.uk

    What next?
    Upon successful completion of both diplomas students can enrol onto a degree or postgraduate programme awarded by relevant recognised universities.

    Duration:
    2-3 years
    Full Time/Weekend/Evening

    Contact us for more details.