Key Information
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Campus |  |
Level |  |
Format |
| eie European Business School | Diploma | On Campus | |||
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Duration |  |
Pace |  |
Fees EU Students |
| 24 months | Full Time | € 8,500 | |||
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Fees Non-EU |  |
Start Date |  |
Assessment |
| € 13,500 | Jan/April/July/Oct 24 | Assignments & Exams |
About this Course
This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 5, with 120 ECTS.
This programme allows learners to become knowledgeable and skilful within the field of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The programme shall reflect the main components of Tourism management including finance, operations, accounting, marketing, human resources, customer relationship management, and hospitality management.
The core modules of this programme allow learners to analyse and assess various problems and opportunities and use tools which are applicable to different tourism organisations and different hospitality sectors.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Critically reflect on various departments and their functions within a tourism and hospitality organisation
- Critically analyse having effective organisational structures and culture at the place of work
- Assess and discuss the importance of having good leadership styles and techniques within tourism organisations
- Critically assess the importance of effective financial, human resources, marketing, strategy, and operations department within tourism organisations
- Identify the importance of effective teamwork to ensure organisational success
- Reflect on the importance of the different ethical considerations
- Critically analyse how basic economics functions and influence decision making within tourism and hospitality organisations
- Assess the use of traditional marketing and digital marketing within tourism and hospitality organisations
- Reflect on various trends and issues in contemporary tourism and hospitality
- Assess the role of events management within the field of tourism and hospitality
Skills
The learner will be able to:
- Practice effective decision making and problem solving when dealing with problems at the place of work
- Use various management tools which are applicable to various areas within management including SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, and others
- Use critical thinking to be able to deal effectively with issues and challenges faced by tourism and hospitality organisations
- Communicate effectively with different stakeholders within a tourism organisation, both internal and external
- Practice the management cycle in an effective manner within a tourism and hospitality organisation
- Ensure compliance with the ethical considerations which are prominent within a tourism and hospitality organisation
- Apply various principles of strategy and strategic goals in tourism and hospitality organisations
- Use traditional marketing and digital marketing within tourism and hospitality organisations
- Assess the role of events management within the field of tourism and hospitality
Target Audience
Individuals aspiring a management position within the field of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Learners who have successfully acquired this qualification, shall be able to apply within the fields of tourism and hospitality management, holding junior / intermediate positions such as:
- Travel Agency Executive/Manager
- Tourism Officer in Destination Management Companies (DMCs) / Hotels
- Hotel Duty Manager
- Events Management
- Middle Manager in Tourism / Travel Companies
- Business Development Executive in Tourism related Companies
- Clerk / Administrators in Hotels / Travel Agencies / DMCs
Learners shall have the opportunity to further their studies by following a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Hospitality Management (offered by eie European Business School), and in any of the outlined fields.
This programme does not lead to a regulated or warranted profession.
Awarding Body
This qualification is awarded by eie European Business School. This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. The MFHEA deems this Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management to be at MQF/EQF Level 5 with 120 ECTS in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
Learners must be in possession of a minimum:
(a) Matriculation certification (MQF level 4) full qualification (or an equivalent qualification)
OR
(b) Diploma in Tourism and/or Hospitality Management and/or Business Management at MQF Level 4 full qualification or an equivalent qualification
AND Proficient in English and in possession of IELTS 6.5 or higher (or an equivalent English qualification – if unavailable, students may apply for our English for Academic Purposes Course)
Each application will be assessed on its own merit.
If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview by filling in the form below.
Assessment Mode
This programme exposes learners to various assessment methods including summative and formative approaches including individual assignments, examinations, group power point presentations and individual PowerPoint presentations.
Group and individual presentations are used to analyse the communication skills acquired by the learners as well as effective teamwork skills. Moreover, this programme also includes classroom-based assessments and reflective journal which allows the tutor to effectively analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the learners, as well as allows the same learner to further work on their strengths and weaknesses.
This will ensure student autonomy as well as allows tutors to support students according to their requirements.
Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode
This programme will be delivered in English in our Campus in St. Julian’s.
The course will be delivered through a flexible combination of modern face-to-face lectures, webinars, seminars and discussion forums, tutorials, group work, case studies, guest speakers, organisational visits and independent study.
The course is also available as an Online Mode.
- Duration: Minimum 18 months
- Fees: €6,500
Course Funding Schemes
This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme
