The Advanced Diploma is a substantive management course, usually taught over a two year period and designed to provide students with direct entry onto the final year of a university bachelors degree. The course develops an understanding of the managerial, decision making and leadership aspects of the industry, as well as independent research and study skills.

Study structure:

Minimum 900 hours. Private study required in addition. Each module has a three hour written examination, set and marked by CTH.

Pathways:

Students who successfully complete the Advanced Diploma can go on to complete the final year of a university undergraduate degree. For details of institutions see our website.

Admission requirements:

As for Diploma entry. Credit entry available to graduates of Diploma or equivalent.

Syllabus Overview

Mandatory Units

• Understanding the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industries
• The Financial Aspects of Hospitality and Tourism Businesses
• Building Customer Relationships
• Travel & Tourism Operations
• Travel Industry Reservations
• Strategic Management for Hospitality & Tourism
• Human Resource Management for Hospitality & Tourism
• Tour Operation
• Sustainable Tourism & Destination Management
• Management Accounting
• Management Research Report

Duration: 1 year

Fees

Home: £4500

International: £5000

Registration fees: £60

Examination fee per unit: £60