Tourism and Hospitality Principles

Program Overview

Through a blended learning approach, participants gain a foundational understanding of these industries, preparing them for future developments and careers in hospitality management, tourism development, and related fields. The program emphasizes critical analysis, presentation skills, and sustainability considerations within the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

This short course provides participants with a foundational understanding of tourism and hospitality principles, structures, and their practical application in destination regions. The program aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to analyze and evaluate key principles within these industries, ultimately preparing them for future developments in the sector.

Outline

The program comprises three themes delivered over three full days (October 11th, 12th, and 13th) and three additional half-day learning sets (October 18th, 25th, or November 1st).

Theme 1 (Day 1): Setting the Scene

• Introduction to tourism and hospitality
• Historical overview of their development
• Introduction to key concepts and principles for both sectors

Theme 2 (Day 2): The Hospitality and Tourism Sector

• The roles of various components (attractions, accommodation, intermediaries, etc.)
• Examination of travel and consumer behavior within the context of tourism and hospitality
• The role of these sectors within the experience economy

Theme 3 (Day 3): Tourism and Hospitality Within Destinations and Change Over Time

• The primacy of destinations for tourism, including impact considerations
• Importance of localism and culture for both sectors
• Towards sustainability for tourism and hospitality
• Tourism and hospitality futures

Assessment

The program uses a 100% coursework assessment structure, comprising:

• Essay (50%): Critical evaluation of key principles for either hospitality or tourism in a 2050 future scenario.
• Presentation (50%): Focus on either hospitality or tourism, illustrating change over time in a chosen destination.

Teaching

The program emphasizes a blended learning approach, combining active in-person sessions on the Belfast campus with independent study and online resources. The teaching team comprises experienced academic staff with relevant expertise in the field.

Careers

This program provides a strong foundation for individuals seeking careers within tourism and hospitality, offering valuable insight into industry dynamics and future trends. Graduates can pursue various roles across diverse sectors, including:

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Development
• Destination Marketing
• Event Management
• Sustainability Consulting

Other

• This short course can be taken individually or integrated into the Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Development program.
• Entry requirements include an undergraduate degree from any discipline.
• Specific details regarding fees, admission requirements, and the application process were not requested in the prompt.

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlements Status Fees:

£746.60

Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.