Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management
A more substantive management programme, that offers learners a chance to study the travel & tourism industry from a decision-making and strategic aspect.
Programme Overview
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the managerial, decision-making and leadership aspects of the hospitality industry. In addition it is also designed to develop independent research and study skills required when working at senior managerial level in the industry.
Therefore, the Level 5 Advanced Diploma is an excellent preparation for either entry to the workplace or as a springboard into final year bachelors degree level study.
Entry Requirements
Entry is open to graduates of the CTH Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent approved qualification), 18+ years of age, with at least IELTS 5.5 English (or equivalent) and demonstrable academic study skills.
Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this programme with CTH’s English for Hospitality & Tourism course, which is available to teaching centres as a Teaching Pack for delivery, assessment and certification by the centre. Please email [email protected] for further information.
Entry & Progression
Sample Certificate
Syllabus Overview
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management (QAN: 601/7135/2) |
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Students must achieve:
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| Credit Value (CV): 120 | ||||||
| Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for Qualification: 480 | Total Qualification Time (TQT) for Qualification: 1200 | |||||
| Mandatory Units | ||||||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | L | CV | GLH | URN | Assessment Method |
| UFTH | Understanding Funding and Finance in Tourism and Hospitality | 4 | 15 | 80 | K/507/8366 | Closed book written examination |
| HRMTHI | Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 5 | 20 | 60 | T/504/4421 | Assignment |
| SMTHI | Strategic Marketing in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 5 | 15 | 60 | A/504/4422 | Closed book written examination |
| CRMTHI | Customer Relationship Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 5 | 15 | 60 | F/504/4423 | Assignment |
| CITHI | Contemporary Issues in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 5 | 15 | 60 | J/504/4424 | Closed book written examination |
| TOM | Tour Operations Management | 5 | 20 | 80 | J/504/4455 | Assignment |
| STDD | Sustainable Tourism and Destination Development | 5 | 20 | 80 | D/504/4459 | Assignment |
| Advanced Diploma Total (7 units) | 120 | 480 | ||||
This unit covers understanding the concepts of financial management and accounting within a hospitality or tourism business; controlling the finances and managing the cash flow and manage the profitability of a department within a hospitality or tourism business.
Assessment: Examination
This unit covers understanding the principles of human resource (HR) management in the tourism and hospitality industry; leading teams and developing human resources policies.
Assessment: Assignment
This unit covers contributing to the development of marketing and sales strategies in the tourism and hospitality industry; optimising marketing communications, building strategic partnerships, new product development and understanding the purpose and components of an organisational business plan.
Assessment: Examination
This unit covers developing a customer service strategy in the tourism and hospitality industry; managing customer relationships (CRM) and evaluating customer service.
Assessment: Assignment
This unit covers understanding how to identify emerging issues in the tourism and hospitality industry and examining their impact.
Assessment: Examination
This unit covers understanding the global market for tour operations; compiling and marketing an international tour/package holiday and understanding the international legal framework within tour operations.
Assessment: Assignment
This unit covers an understanding of the scope and management of sustainable tourism and its environment and destination development.
Assessment: Assignment
University Pathways
Students who successfully complete the CTH Level 5 Advanced Diploma are eligible to gain progression to a number of universities worldwide. Some of these are shown below but for full details click here
