OTHM (The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality) provides a track of professional qualifications that are designed for Students Members to develop progressively the skills and knowledge that they will need to help them in their careers. Because of the globalisation, the world has become a small place for the tourists. Therefore, the Tourism and Hospitality has become the most attracting area for the young generation. The area of Tourism and Hospitality is very new and it has good prospects in the near future. After the achievement of the qualification from the UK on this area the students will be able to enter in the attracting careers.

The Hospitality Management Department is dedicated to providing lessons on how to manage the hospitality industry effectively. In recent years tourism has become the single largest industry for a number of developing economies, so its effective management is a matter of considerable financial interest. Currently, we Offer Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) courses leading to London South Bank University qualifications. In view of the current demand for skilled and competent people in the hospitality industry it has become important to train and educate people for the industry. The College has concentrated on providing academic and professional courses relating to hospitality management.

If you want to build your career in hospitality, leisure or tourism where do you start? We spend approximately 70% of our lives at work, so the best piece of advice anyone can give you is: Do something that you enjoy!

LTC offers the Bachelors in Bachelor of Hotel Management & Hospitality Program is designed primarily for individuals who have an interest in pursuing careers within the hospitality industry in areas such as Hotel Management, Food & Beverage Operations or any related field.

OTHM (Organisation for Travel and Hospitality Management) provides a programme of professional qualifications that are designed for student members to develop progressively the skills and knowledge that they will need to help them in their careers.

OTHM qualifications are suitable for people who work or wish to work in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Although it is desirable that Certificate students have some experience in the industry no minimum is required. Diploma and Advanced Diploma students are expected to either have work experience in the industry before joining the course, or be working part-time in the industry. 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. OTHM provides opportunities for work placements to all students.

Certificate

• Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
• Introduction to the Business Environment
• Introduction to Business Communication and Customer Care
• Introduction to Business and Finance

Diploma
Part l

• Tourism Marketing and Management
• Hospitality Marketing and Management
• Human Resource Management

Part ll

• Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
• Financial Management and Information
• Systems Customer Relations and the Business Environment Higher

Higher Diploma
Part l

• Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
• International Tourism & Hospitality Business Environment
• Corporate Business Strategy and Finance

Part ll

• Management Information Systems
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Project: Operations Management in the Business Environment

Pre-requisites
Each student on entry MUST possess one of the following:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent for Certificate
• OTHM Certificate for Diploma level
• OTHM Diploma for Higher Diploma

• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL 550 (TOEIC 776)
• GCSE/ 'O' Level International Equivalent

• Cert OTHM
• Dip OTHM
• H Dip OTHM

• Written examinations
• Awarding Body
• Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management
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Upon successful completion of both diplomas, students can enroll onto the postgraduate programme awarded by relevant recognised universities.

2-3 years
Full Time/Weekend/Evening

The hospitality industry is one of the largest industries in the world. Each year progressively more meals and bed nights are purchased, which is why the hotel industry is experiencing rapid growth. Customers are becoming ever more demanding in their requirements for high standards of service and facilities. It is only through organised and structured training that the industry can meet these expectations.

The Diploma in Hotel Management aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the operational aspects of the international hotel industry, and a knowledge of the underlying principles involved. This programme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 hours. Private study will be required over and above this figure. Each of the modules has a two and a half hour examination, set and marked by CTH.

• Food Hygiene, Health and Safety
• Front Office Operations
• Facilities and Accommodation Operations
• Hospitality Finance
• Introduction to Business Operations
• Marketing
• The Tourism Industry
• Business Computing
• Understanding the Global Hospitality Industry

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health endorses DHM 112 Food Hygiene, Health and Safety

Students wishing to prepare for careers in the more specialised field of Casino Management may choose to undertake this specially developed derivative programme. The course combines seven key hospitality based modules of the Hotel Management Diploma with three specialised modules in Casino Management.

• Front Office Operations
• Facilities & Accommodation Operations
• Hospitality Finance
• Introduction to Business Operations
• Marketing
• The Tourism Industry
• The Hospitality Industry
• Casino Management 1
• Casino Management 2
• The Psychology of Gambling

• Travel Geography
• The Tourism Industry
• Business Computing
• Travel Agency & Tour Guiding Operations
• Introduction to Business Operations
• Finance for the Travel Industry
• Marketing
• Fares & Ticketing Level 1
• Fares & Ticketing Level 2
• Computer Reservations (GDS)

The Advanced Diploma in Tour Operation and Management aims to provide an understanding of the managerial, decision making and leadership aspects of the international tour operation industry and to develop the independent research skills which will be required when working as a senior manager in the industry. The scheme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 contact hours. Private study will be required over and above this figure. Each of the modules has a 3 hour examination, set and marked by CTH.

• Tour Operation
• Management Accounting
• Strategic Tourism Management
• Sustainable Tourism & Destination Management
• Human Resource Management
• Management Research Report

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent
• English Language Requirements
• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL 550 (TOEIC 776)
• GCSE/ 'O' Level International Equivalent

This programme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study not less than 120 credits which equates to 240 hours tuition and 960 hours of directed learning. Candidates have an opportunity to gain credit towards either an MA, or an MSc degree. They also have an opportunity to develop higher level academic skills that can be applied in a vocational context.

Module 1: Hospitality and Tourism
Marketing Strategies – Enable students to develop their understanding of marketing strategies and public relations tactics in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Module 2: Management and Leadership
Across Cultures – Develop a critical understanding of the range of issues associated with management and leadership across cultures.

Module 3: Hospitality and Tourism
Strategic Planning – Enable students to develop skills in strategic analysis and strategic planning. The module also considers risk evaluation and management, as well as business ethics.

Students who complete the CTH Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management can complete a 60 credit dissertation with the University of Sunderland leading to the award of the University of Sunderland MSc. degree in Tourism and Hospitality.

• Minimum of degree graded "third" or above. Equivalence for non-UK degrees should be evaluated through NARIC.
• Minimum of three years of work experience at supervisory or managerial level for non-graduates from the hospitality and tourism industries.
• At least IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.