BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management (Top-Up)
Program Overview
Overview
Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, this online International Hospitality Business Management BA (Top-Up) degree has been designed following extensive consultation with the hospitality industry to ensure you obtain the skills and understanding of the critical aspects affecting hospitality management. It will provide you with a range of opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge essential to the contemporary hospitality industry, as well as expertise in specific areas of management.
Description
This course is assessed through 100% coursework with a range of methods, such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports.
Duration
12 to 18 months
Course Delivery
Online
Entry Requirements
You need to have both of the following:
- An HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject
- A minimum of 6 months working in the hospitality industry on a full-time basis
Module Structure
- Leadership and Management in Context (20 Credits)
- Management Research Project (20 Credits)
- Managing Cultural Issues in Service Delivery (20 Credits)
- Strategic Hospitality Operations Management (20 Credits)
Optional modules
- Business Psychology (20 Credits)
- Consumer Behaviour (20 credits)
- Financial Statement Analysis (20 credits)
- Strategy in the Global Marketplace (20 credits)
- Managing Service Quality (20 credits)
Teaching Methods and Style
This course is assessed through 100% coursework with a range of methods, such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports.
Progression
The hospitality industry is very competitive and continually expanding, so there are many opportunities for managers who want to work in the UK and overseas.
Students who undertake the BA (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management will be able to pursue a range of exciting careers within this sector. A significant number of our students attain a good degree and have gone onto management positions in the industry or further progressed their careers to higher positions within the industry. Previous students have gone on to find senior roles in the UK, Europe, and the US, including one graduate who was employed at Gleneagles in Scotland.
As you’ll have a well-respected degree that’s been accredited and recognised by the Institute of Hospitality, you should be in a great position to apply for roles in areas such as:
- Hospitality management
- Leisure
- Licensed retail
- In-house catering
- Outside contract catering for events
- Accommodation
- Functions
- Events, banqueting, and conferences
- Human resources
- Sales and marketing
- Operations management
Upon completion of this programme, you will also have the opportunity to apply to progress on to higher-level awards such as the MSc.
Accreditation
LCPS working in partnership with Derby University for recruitment only The programme offered and delivered by Derby University.
Stage 1 delivered by LCPS
This course is assessed through 100% assignment based
Stage 2 delivered by the university
The stage 2 is delivered via distance learning from the partner university.
Fees
Please contact us for more information on fees.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management (Top-Up) degree is an online program accredited by the Institute of Hospitality. It was designed in consultation with the hospitality industry to equip students with the skills and understanding of crucial aspects of hospitality management. The program aims to develop skills and knowledge essential to the contemporary hospitality industry, along with expertise in specific management areas. The program is described as providing a range of opportunities to develop these skills and knowledge.
Outline:
The program's duration is 12 to 18 months and is delivered online. It is assessed through 100% coursework, utilizing various methods such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports. The core modules include:
- Leadership and Management in Context (20 Credits)
- Management Research Project (20 Credits)
- Managing Cultural Issues in Service Delivery (20 Credits)
- Strategic Hospitality Operations Management (20 Credits) Optional modules are also available:
- Business Psychology (20 Credits)
- Consumer Behaviour (20 credits)
- Financial Statement Analysis (20 credits)
- Strategy in the Global Marketplace (20 credits)
- Managing Service Quality (20 credits) The program is structured in two stages: Stage 1 is delivered by LCPS, and Stage 2 is delivered via distance learning from the partner university (University of Derby). The entire course is assignment-based.
Assessment:
The program is assessed 100% through coursework. Assessment methods include essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports.
Teaching:
The course is delivered entirely online.
Careers:
The hospitality industry is described as competitive and expanding, offering numerous opportunities for managers both in the UK and internationally. Graduates are expected to pursue careers in various areas, including:
- Hospitality management
- Leisure
- Licensed retail
- In-house catering
- Outside contract catering for events
- Accommodation
- Functions
- Events, banqueting, and conferences
- Human resources
- Sales and marketing
- Operations management The program's accreditation by the Institute of Hospitality is highlighted as beneficial for career prospects. The text cites examples of successful graduates attaining senior roles in the UK, Europe, and the US, including one employed at Gleneagles in Scotland. The program itself is offered and delivered by Derby University. The program is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality.
