Course Modules

1. Leadership and People Management

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20

Overview: Focuses on leadership theories and styles to improve workforce motivation and performance, while analyzing team dynamics to achieve organizational goals.

Key Topics:

• Evaluation of leadership vs. management and leadership theories (e.g., Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor)
• Motivation strategies, reward management systems, and employee engagement monitoring
• Performance management planning, assessment processes, and identifying employee development needs
• Team-building models (Tuckman, Belbin, Adair), flexible working, and conflict resolution

2. Business Research Project

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20

Overview: Develops independent research capability, guiding students to formulate research questions, conduct literature reviews, execute methodology, analyze data, and present findings.

Key Topics:

• Research proposal formulation, SMART timeframes, and resource planning
• Critical literature appraisal and evaluation of research methodologies (qualitative vs. quantitative)
• Primary and secondary data collection, statistical tools, and data interpretation
• Evaluating validity/reliability, outlining limitations, and presenting outcomes

3. Operations Management

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20 

Overview: Examines the production and operational functions in both manufacturing and service sectors, linking operational decisions with strategic planning.

Key Topics:

• Importance of operations management and the 4 Vs (Volume, Variety, Variation, Visibility)
• Strategic alignment, the 3 Es (Economy, Efficiency, Effectiveness), and performance objectives (Cost, Quality, Speed, Dependability, Flexibility)
• Process mapping, flowcharting, lean operations, waste reduction, and process reengineering
• Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean Six Sigma, and integrating emerging technologies (IoT, AI, Blockchain)

4. Financial Decision Making

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20 

Overview: Addresses the links between business decision-making, risk assessment, corporate governance, and financial analysis.

Key Topics:

• Business risk characteristics and financial drivers of strategic decisions
• Financial statement structure, accrual vs. cash flow accounting, and financial ratio analysis
• Short-term vs. long-term financing, capital vs. revenue expenditure, and off-balance sheet financing
• Capital expenditure appraisal techniques (NPV, IRR, Payback, ARR) and performance metrics (ROCE, EPS)

5. Sustainable Business Practices

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20

Overview: Analyzes the global sustainability agenda and its strategic implications on business structures, objectives, and planning.

Key Topics:

• Global sustainability issues (climate change, resource management, social equity) and regulatory frameworks
• Strategic scope and organizational adaptation required for sustainable business operations
• The Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) framework and change management
• Sustainable strategic planning and balancing corporate goals with environmental/social responsibilities

6. Strategic Human Resource Management

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20

Overview: Explores competing perspectives of SHRM and evaluates how strategic HR practices enhance organizational performance and employee outcomes.

Key Topics:

• Core SHRM frameworks and models (e.g., Harvard Framework, Ulrich’s Model, Resource-Based View)
• Formulation, alignment, and implementation of HR strategies with overall corporate vision
• Resourcing, talent management, reward systems, and performance management strategies
• Contemporary SHRM challenges (globalization, diversity, workplace flexibility, work-life balance)

1. Strategic Marketing

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20 

Overview: Evaluates strategic marketing models, consumer behavior, and digital/social media strategies applied to tourism, hospitality, and destination marketing.

Assessment: Coursework (Approx. 3,500 words)

Key Topics:

• Strategic marketing concept and destination marketing (domestic vs. international)
• Marketing mix, market research, segmentation, and pricing/distribution strategies
• Role of social media and digital marketing in tourism planning
• Evaluating market trends and developing new products/services

4. Technology in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20 

Overview: Analyzes the impact of ICT, digital transformation, online travel distribution systems, and data security/protection in hospitality operations.

Assessment: Presentation (Approx. 500 words) + Coursework (Approx. 3,000 words)

Key Topics:

• Historical and future technological trends in tourism and hospitality
• Management Information Systems (MIS), Global Distribution Systems (GDS), and Meta-search engines
• Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), social media marketing, and metaverse/XR/AR/VR technologies
• Legal implications: Security implementation and data protection standards

5.Researching Tourism and Hospitality Management

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20 

Overview: Focuses on designing, executing, analyzing, and presenting research projects to solve management problems within the sector.

Assessment: Coursework (Approx. 1,000 words) + Presentation (Approx. 3,000 words equivalent)

Key Topics:

• Philosophical research approaches (Quantitative/Qualitative, Inductive/Deductive)
• Data collection strategy design, sampling methods, and research ethics
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques
• Reporting and communicating findings effectively to academic and business audiences

6. Researching Tourism and Hospitality Management

Unit Level: Level 6 | Credits: 20 

Overview: •Focuses on designing, executing, analyzing, and presenting research projects to solve management problems within the sector.

Assessment: Coursework (Approx. 1,000 words) + Presentation (Approx. 3,000 words equivalent)

Key Topics:

• Philosophical research approaches (Quantitative/Qualitative, Inductive/Deductive)
• Data collection strategy design, sampling methods, and research ethics
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques
• Reporting and communicating findings effectively to academic and business audiences

Assessment Method & Progression

Assessment Approach: Evaluated through internal assignment reports and presentations, which are externally verified by OTHM.

Degree Pathway Progression: Direct progression to relevant OTHM Level 7 Diplomas or advanced entry into Master’s degree programs at UK universities.