Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Course description

About:

This qualification has been created to develop and reward the business managers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the management sectors. The Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management qualification is designed for managers who have the expert and personal encouragement in deciphering organisational strategy into effective operational performance. This programme provides learners with an advanced qualification that supports their development as managers within the tourism and hospitality industry through a lifelong-learning orientation.

Target Group:

This qualification has been created to develop and reward the business managers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the hospitality and tourism management sectors.

Target Audience:

• 21+

What you will study

You will study modules such as:

• Marketing Approaches in Hospitality and Tourism – 30 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 15 ECTS)  – 375 Total Learning Hours

This unit aims to consider the competitive business environment which has seen an alteration from traditional marketing to more diverse approaches. The unit explores learners’ knowledge in understanding the current market, importance of marketing to the industry, knowledge in developing
marketing, branding and public relations strategies that advances the rivalry position to the organisation.

• Strategic Planning Facets in Hospitality and Tourism – 30 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 15 ECTS)  – 375 Total Learning Hours

This unit aims for learners to gain knowledge about strategic business planning in the hospitality and tourism sector. The learners will be able to develop strategic business plans and apply them to organisations selected. Learners will gain knowledge in identifying and critically evaluating theories of business strategy. The unit also assists learners in developing skills to analyse strategic fit to develop business strategies. Learners will also gain understanding in the concept of business ethics.

• Tourism Policy in International Context and Development – 30 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 15 ECTS)  – 375 Total Learning Hours

This unit helps learners to show critical understanding of principles of tourism policy and how it connects with the issues of development. Learners will identify and analyse the theories and concepts with regards to public policy, tourism management and international development and apply it in the context of tourism. The unit also supports learners to apply development indicators and to create plans for tourism projects in order to address development problems.

• The Culture and Society in Tourism – 30 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 15 ECTS)  – 375 Total Learning Hours

This unit will help learners to provide a discussion on the local and international issues of tourism. Learners will also be able to understand the effectivity of tourism and travel in the context of society and personal views. It also provides a deeper understanding of the role and functions of tourism. The unit covers information on the contemporary tourism management and development. Learners are able to review how the roles of tourism represent public culture, the public heritage and the public nature of places, which have possibly changed under the new climates of postmodern, post- industrial and post-colonial concepts.

How you will learn

Extensive course material is provided and you shall also be given access to our fully-fledged online library.  For each module completed, an online self-assessment test is automatically available to you so that you gauge your preparedness to start the assignment for that particular module.  The assignment is sent to you by Domain Academy’s Academic Office.  Once you complete the assignment you submit it online to Domain Academy’s Academic Office.  Once corrected, the result shall be sent to you. At the end of each module and after completing the self-assessment test, you shall be automatically provided with a certificate of completion for that particular module.  However, this certificate does not count for ECTS credits. It is the assignment which is considered as the official mode of assessment for that particular module and therefore counts towards ECTS credits.  Once the whole programme is completed, you shall be awarded an official certificate by Qualifi (UK) certifying that you completed this accredited and recognised qualification.

Where you will learn:

Lessons will be held in class in our premises at Domain Building, 102/104, Constitution Street, Mosta.

Assessment

Entry requirements

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be expected to hold the following:

• Level 6 Qualification or;
• First Degree.

In certain circumstances, managers with considerable experience but no formal Qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required.

International Qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education postgraduate programmes. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.