Syllabus:

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management, accredited by Qualifi, UK, is meticulously designed to equip students with a profound and comprehensive understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry. This programme is ideal for those seeking to enhance their expertise in this sector and achieve a recognised qualification. Through the integration of Level 4 and Level 5 modules, students will accumulate 240 credits, equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree.

The curriculum encompasses a total of 12 mandatory units, split equally between Level 4 and Level 5, contributing to the total of 240 credits. The course content is curated to cover a wide spectrum of critical topics within the field of tourism and hospitality management:

• Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality Management (30 credits, Level 4)**: Focuses on sustainable practices within the industry and their importance for long-term success.
• Operations Management in Tourism and Resort Operations (30 credits, Level 4)**: Explores the operational aspects of tourism and resorts, including management techniques and strategies.
• Management of Visitor Attractions (30 credits, Level 4)**: Examines the management and development of visitor attractions, including tourist motivation and sustainability.
• Employability and Development in the Hospitality Industry (30 credits, Level 4)**: Prepares students for career advancement within the hospitality sector, emphasising employability skills.
• Tourism Destination Management (30 credits, Level 5)**: Provides insights into the management of tourism destinations, including trends, development, and strategic planning.
• Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Management (30 credits, Level 5)**: Encourages entrepreneurial thinking and skills specifically tailored to the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Cultural Tourism Management (30 credits, Level 5)**: Focuses on managing cultural tourism, including the understanding of cultural heritage and its impact on tourism.
• Research Project (30 credits, Level 5)**: Offers students the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on a topic of their choice within the tourism and hospitality sector, applying theoretical knowledge to practical investigation.