International Hospitality Business Management BA (Hons) Top-Up degree

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Course code: OLUAE   Level: 6

hospitalityAccredited by the Institute of Hospitality, this online International Hospitality Business Management BA Top-Up degree has been designed following extensive consultation with the hospitality industry to ensure you obtain the skills and understanding of the critical aspects affecting hospitality management. It will provide you with a range of opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge essential to the contemporary hospitality industry, as well as expertise in specific areas of management.

You will develop a critical understanding of the forces influencing the international hospitality industry, be able to evaluate the role of core management functions, their application and contribution to quality and performance as well as develop strategic plans that can respond to the changing demands within the international hospitality environment.

This online International Hospitality Business Management BA Top-Up Bachelors degree can help you to stand out in this competitive and continually expanding industry – research has shown that qualifications really make a difference to career progression in the hospitality arena. If you already hold an HND, Foundation degree, or have significant experience in hospitality, you can gain a full degree in 1-2 years with this online course.

Alternatively, our University Advanced Diploma in International Hospitality Business Managementcan be achieved in just 12 months by completing three core 20 credit modules – ideal for continuing professional development (CPD) or as a platform to continue study to a full bachelors degree or masters degree at a later stage.

Institute of Hospitality Educational Membership Scheme (EMS)

Through our partnership with the Institute of Hospitality you’ll be given free access to the Institute’s Educational Membership Scheme (EMS) once you’ve enrolled onto this course. This gives you access to management guides, monthly specialist newsletters, e-journals, webinars and much more.

Learn more about our online Hospitality courses

With a choice of dates to start your course (September, February or May) and interactive online learning materials, you’ve got the flexibility to study whenever and wherever is most convenient for you. The course modules still operate within a fixed trimester but you can choose to study during the day, evenings or at the weekend instead of having to attend fixed lectures.

You’re in control

Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed trimester but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures. This can be invaluable when you’re working in a busy hospitality role, because we know it’s not easy to get time off work. Throughout the course we’ll ask you to test out what you’re learning in your day to day role, and use your own experiences in assignments. Ultimately this should mean you find the degree more useful for your career.

To complete this top up degree you will need to complete four 20 credit core modules and choose two optional 20 credit modules in your preferred areas (120 credits in total). We will advise you of your study plan – the running order of the modules – when you enrol.

Modules:

Core

Leadership and Management in Context

Code:6HO519

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This module will study the concepts of leadership and management within the modern organisation in the context of the current global business environment, modern employment law and a more ‘savvy’ employee base. Newer leadership skills and techniques such as mentoring and coaching will be evaluated and developed, alongside more traditional skills such as communication, persuasion, negotiation and conflict resolution.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

-Critically evaluate effective leadership in modern organisations

-Reflect on and evaluate your own leadership skills

-Build on your own Personal Development Plan for Leadership skills to ehance your future employability

Credits:20

Stage:Core

Core:Core module

Management Research Project

Code:6HO520

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This module aims to provide an opportunity for you to engage in a small scale business research project. The content of your project will be determined by you, and the independent nature of this module offers you the opportunity to develop your analytical and critical skills in an analysis of a service sector topic. You will be guided by your module tutor who will help you with the framing of the research question.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

-Design a research project that critically evaluates a problem or issue to a professional standard

-Identify how to employ appropriate research methods to collect data, analyse and draw conclusions

-Present the outcomes of the research project to the stakeholders.

Credits:20

Stage:Core

Core:Core module

Managing Cultural Issues in Service Delivery

Code:6HO521

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This module examines how cultural differences impact on organisational performance within service sectors and ways of delivering quality service that meets expectations of international cliental.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

-Effectively communicate personal values with awareness of and considerations on different cultural values

-Evaluate theories and concepts associated with culture and cultural diversity

-Relate theoretical concepts to the current practices in the service sector workplace

-Formulate organisational policy to manage cultural diversity and effectively communicate organisational values, policies and procedures to internal and external audiences.

Credits:20

Stage:Core

Core:Core module

Strategic Hospitality Operations Management

Code:6HO523

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This module examines the parameters of operations within a hospitality context which have to be managed in order to achieve the business goals of the hospitality organisation. It also examines some of the more challenging management issues, with a particular focus on the efficient and effective use of resources to provide a quality of customer service as the basis for creating stakeholder values.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

-Discuss the interdependence of business strategies and operational function within the hospitality organisations;

-Critcally evaluate the theories, concepts and practice of operations management;

-Identify the appropriate methods of collection and analysis of operational information to monitor operational efficiency;

-Provide a diagnosis of the existing organisational issues within a parameter of operations management;

-Formulate and justify strategies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness to achieve business goals.

Credits:20

Stage:Core

Core:Core module

Optional

Consumer Behaviour

Code:6MK506

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This module explores theories underlying customer behaviour and provides a foundation for analysing customer needs and wants. It also provides you with an opportunity to apply these concepts through self-analysis and applying them to case studies or real life situations. You will gain an understanding of a wide range of concepts and theoretical approaches and examine the role of customer behaviour from an experiential and organisational perspective.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

-Critically evaluate the theory and concepts of Customer Buying Behaviour

-Evaluate the range of models and research methods used to explain consumer behaviour

-Select, justify and apply relevant theory and models to successful decision making.

Credits:20

Stage:Optional

Core:Optional module

Delivering Winning Projects

Code:6GN506

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A significant number of projects fail to fully achieve their objectives, despite a well-established body of academic theory about project management. This module explores principles, practices and techniques which are vital to the successful leadership and commercial management of projects, across a range of industry sectors.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

-Identify and assess organisational and strategic issues relevant to project management

-Assess and justify different approaches to managing projects

-Apply a range of project management tools and techniques to the planning of a project throughout the Project Life Cycle

-Evaluate the critical factors in successful project management.

Credits:20

Stage:Optional

Core:Optional module

Digital and Social Media Marketing

Code:6MK507

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This module aims to develop your knowledge of digital and social media marketing techniques and applications, challenge your current assumptions about marketing, develop a more critical view on contemporary marketing issues, and evaluate and plan digital marketing campaigns, using relevant tools and techniques.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

-Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the role of digital and social media marketing

-Critically assess the nature and effectiveness of digital and social media marketing techniques

-Identify the potential communication problems with a use of digital and social media in marketing

-Formulate an outline of a digital and social media marketing plan for an organisation.

Credits:20

Stage:Optional

Core:Optional module

Enterprise, Innovation and Strategy*

Code:TBC

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The module will study the need to encourage and embed an ‘enterprise culture’ within an overall strategic framework. It explores organisational structures which encourage corporate entrepreneurship and how other ‘enterprise and entrepreneurial attributes’ can be encouraged in the business environment.

Topics covered include:
-Corporate and social entrepreneurship
-Enterprise and entrepreneurship
-Enterprise strategy
-Strategy making process
-Innovation and creativity
-Idea creation and selection
-Sustainability and Growth
-Small business management
-Organisation structures
-Processes
-Networks and cultures.

Credits:20

Stage:Optional

Core:Optional module

Financial Statement Analysis

Code:6AG512

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The analysis of financial statements can tell us a great deal about the health of a company and its ability to deal with future challenges. This module concentrates on using the financial information available to assess the relative strengths of companies and to assess the impact of outside forces on their viability

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

-Analyse financial statements to make decision on the strength and adaptability of a business

-Evaluate the influence of internal and external factors on the company’s future prospects.

Credits:20

Stage:Optional

Core:Optional module

Managing Service Quality

Code:6HO522

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This module aims to develop your insights of the issues and approaches employed in quality management, as well as the ability to critically analyse and evaluate systems for improving service quality in order to achieve customer satisfaction in the international service industry context.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

-Critically evaluate management issues, which are crucial to deliver products and services as desired standard to the customers of hospitality organisations

-Critically assess the key aspects of the quality improvement cycle

-Identify appropriate tools and techniques for measuring, controlling and improving quality

-Critically appraise the organisational, communication and teamwork requirements for effective quality management in an international context.

Credits:20

Stage:Optional

Core:Optional module

 

You need to have both of the following:

-An HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject

-A minimum of 6 months working in the hospitality industry on a full time basis.

If you have extensive industry experience at supervisory or management levels but do not meet the academic entry criteria above, we can consider your application – speak to our advisors for further information and guidance.

When you apply, please send us a transcript of the modules you’ve already studied so that we can make sure your HND or Foundation degree is compatible with this course. If you would like to be considered based on your professional experience please send us a detailed CV.

English language qualifications

If English is not your first language and you studied your previous qualification(s) in a language other than English, you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:

-IELTS 6.0

-TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)

-Pearson Test of Academic English: 51

-Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass

-London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses

-International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C

-International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C

Specialist online university
University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL) specialises in delivering higher education and its objective is to empower students to achieve their full potential through a first class educational experience supported by information, advice and guidance.

University experience enriched with support
UDOL recognises that studying online and at a distance comes with its own challenges and that it’s a very different experience to traditional campus based study. The university´s support services have been designed to ensure that you can make the most of your time at the UDOL; with a wide range of support and information readily accessible.

Student support services include:

– Academic Team and Online Tutor
– Online Learner Advisor
– Student Wellbeing
– IT Service Centre
– eLibrary and Resource Centre
– Study Skills Advisory Scheme
– Skills Diagnostic Self-Assessment Tool
– Careers and Employment Service

Read more below:

Academic Team and Online Tutor
UDOL has a large team of highly qualified academics from around the world, who are experts in their field. They are research active and many of them have a wealth of experience in industry as well as in academia, bringing great value to the programmes. The team also has a high level of expertise in online learning, using best practice techniques combined with online teaching methods to ensure your studies are rich and stimulating.

Online Learner Advisors
Once enrolled onto your course, you will be assigned a dedicated Online Learner Advisor with extensive knowledge of your programme, who will be your main point of contact throughout your course.
To help you succeed in reaching your academic goals, your Online Learner Advisor will maintain regular communication with you, offering advice and guidance for any non-academic issues such as pace of study, fees and funding, authorised breaks from study, dealing with exceptional circumstances, and much more.

Student Wellbeing
Achieving success in your studies is affected as much by your wellbeing as it is by your academic ability. If you are happy and confident within yourself and your environment, then you will be far more able to achieve the success that you deserve.
The Student Wellbeing services offer support for anything that may impact on you, your academic performance or your experience as a student, from budgeting and anxiety to managing serious problems. The counsellors are especially trained in supporting students online, no matter the issue.
For students with disabilities, learning difficulties or long-term or mental health conditions, specialist support is also available. The student wellbeing team will assess your requirements and put Support Plans in place containing reasonable adjustments to the way you are taught or assessed.

IT Service Centre
The IT Service Centre is able to provide assistance if you are experiencing technical difficulties. They are available 24 hours a day so no matter your time zone, IT support is just a call away.

eLibrary and Resource Centre
The University’s library is accessible to online and distance learners. Investment has been made to make sure that your reading lists are in electronic format and that there is a wide range of online databases, digital texts and ejournals available to you.
As a UK based University of Derby student, you can also access other libraries via the SCONUL Access Scheme, which enables materials to be borrowed from higher-education libraries across the country. Many universities, HE colleges and national libraries throughout the UK and Ireland participate in the scheme making their resources widely available.
The library runs a comprehensive schedule of Support Sessions covering a wide range of topics. These live, one hourly webinars cover topics such as study skills, using the virtual library enquiry desk and dealing with assessment anxiety.

Study Skills Advisory Scheme
Developing your study skills is an integral part of studying. It is particularly important if you are returning to study after a long break and lack confidence in this area.
There is a wide range of resources including guides, audio-visual tutorials and live webinars covering:

– Writing essays and reports
– Writing a dissertation or Independent Studies
– Citing and referencing
– Reading and note taking
– Research skills
– Time management and coping with pressure
– Reflection and personal development planning
– And much more…

Skills Diagnostic Self-Assessment tool
To ensure you have the skills needed for online and academic study, our unique study skills diagnostic tool gives you the opportunity, at any point of your studies, to identify the skills that you are strong at and those which you may need additional help with. The tool will direct you to information and assisted support according to your needs.

Careers and Employment Service
Whether you’re just starting your career or are on a well-established pathway, the Careers and Employment Service has lots to offers. Live webinars, career coaching, CV tailoring and online resources are just some of the services that are freely available to help you develop your employability skills and to plan your next career move. The Careers and Employment service is equipped to help you explore what you will need to do to enhance your career and support you in applying for roles.
As an Alumnus of the University, you will have access to the Careers and Employment Centre for up to 3 years after graduation. You can access the service online, over Skype/ Hangout, on the phone, through e-mail or in person at our Derby campus.

Find out more about the careers and employment centre

– Step 1- Start your online application.

It’s free to apply and you have 28 days to complete your application so don’t worry if you don’t have everything to hand right now.

– Step 2 – Submit your online application.

Provide as much detail as you can and we will send you an email acknowledging receipt of your application.

Please, attach the following documents to your online application:

– Photo ID – this could be your passport or driving licence

– Written reference supplied on headed paper from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher

– Copies of certificates or letter of testimony for previous qualifications

Don’t worry if you can’t attach your documents right away.  Simply write your name and unique application id onto them, email, fax or post them to us after you’ve submitted your completed application.

– Step 3 – Wait for a response.

Our Online Learning Advisors will review your application and contact you within 1 working week. If your application is successful, we will make you an ‘unconditional’ offer. If we still need some additional information from you (eg evidence of your qualifications and experience including certificates and references) we may make you a conditional offer. If your application is unsuccessful on this occasion, we will email you to let you know.

– Step 4 – Time to enrol

We’ll ask you to enrol onto your course about 4 – 6 weeks before the start of term.  For example, if you apply to start your course in September enrolment will open approximately mid-August.

– Step 5 – … and pay

Contact us for more details about payments and notes for sponsors.

– Need Help?

If you have any questions during your application, don’t hesitate to contact your friendly Online Learning Advisors for assistance.

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