Hospitality Management Courses (OTHM)

Introduction: The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) is an international membership organisation that supports managers in the tourism and hospitality industry. OTHM has a track of professional management qualifications that gives direct entry into London South Bank University's degree programmes in tourism and hospitality. OTHM courses are at 4 levels equivalent to NVQ levels 1 -4. Examiners are needed at all levels.

Qualification you will achieve: Introductory Certificate, Certificate, Diploma & Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management

Awarding Body: The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM)

Entry Requirements:

Introductory Certificate Individuals who wish to commence or have commenced work in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.

Certificate 1. Holders of OTHM Introductory Certificate or 2. 5 GCSE's or 5 O'Levels or equivalent or 3. Equivalent academic qualifications or 4. Mature students with at least 5 year's relevant experience Diploma 1. Holders of OTHM Certificate or 2. Equivalent academic qualifications or 3. Mature students with a minimum of 8 year's relevant experience including 3 year's management experience Higher Diploma 1. Holders of OTHM Diploma or equivalent or 2. 1st Degree or HND/HNC or equivalent

Certificate

Modules
1. Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
2. Introduction to the Business Environment
3. Introduction to Business Communication and Customer Care
4. Introduction to Business and Finance

Diploma

Part I
1. Tourism Marketing and Management
2. Hospitality Marketing and Management
3. Human Resource Management

Part II
4. Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
5. Financial Management and Information Systems
6. Customer Relations and the Business Environment

Higher Diploma

Part I
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

Teaching Methods: A mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops are used. There are group based assessment activities as well as more traditional reports, essays and examinations. Guest speakers and educational visits will add variety and interest to the course.

Please contact OTHM for more details about Registration & Examination www.othm.org.uk