OTHM Higher Diploma

Qualification: HDip OTHM

Who is this suitable for?

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 and Hospitality Business Environment
  3. Corporate Business Strategy and Finance

    4. 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 module 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.

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