Qualification: HDip OTHM
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The OTHM Higher Diploma is suitable
for people who work in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and who have already
gained an OTHM Diploma, or other qualifications at a suitable level.
This qualification is appropriate
for middle and senior managers.
On completion of the OTHM Higher
Diploma, you can also be put forward for election as a Full Member of OTHM.
Work Experience
Higher Diploma students are
expected to either have work experience in the industry before joining the
course or be working part-time in the industry during the course or both.
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.
Modules:
Part 1
1.
Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
2.
International Tourism & Hospitality Business Environment
3.
Corporate Business Strategy and Finance
Part II
4.
Management Information Systems
5.
Strategic Human Resource Management
6.
Project: Operations Management in the Business
Environment
Each module requires 45 hours of
classroom teaching.
Assessment
Each of modules 1 to 5 is assessed
by a
three hour written examination.
Module 6 is assessed by a
project.
Progression
On passing the OTHM Higher
Diploma Members will be eligible to be considered for various courses in
recognised colleges and universities in the UK and around the world.