
Award in Technology in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Technology holds an important role within the tourism and hospitality industry.
Overview
Technology holds an important role within the tourism and hospitality industry. It assists organisations in the industry with the everyday operations, as well as improving the overall customer experience. This leads for organisations in the industry to keep up with the most recent technologies and trends in technology. Technology has gained more important with the recent changes caused due to pandemic challenges and issues faced by tourism.
Also a module inside these programmes
Learning outcomes
- Carry out effective periodic research and market analysis to identify technology opportunities that can be implemented in the tourism and hospitality industry
- Monitor trends and changes in technology which affect the tourism and hospitality industry
- Ensure the automation of various processes to enhance business efficiency
- Have knowledge of the major technology applications which influence the tourism and hospitality industry
- Critically analyse how information technology and innovations can be implemented within the field of tourism and hospitality and assess the impact
- Critically examine the creation of value through information technology tools in business processes specifically related to tourism and hospitality
- Assess how information technology can be used for effective and informed decision making within the tourism and hospitality field
- Critically reflect on various sources of information for tourism and hospitality organisations
- Reflect on the future and potential advances of technology and tourism and how they can further shape the industry of tourism and hospitality
- Have knowledge on the affects of technology on the overall customer experience
- Critically analyse how technology has affected the industry overall
- Use effective research and analytical tools to identify relevant technology opportunities for the tourism and hospitality industry
- Critically analyse potential outcomes and effects of the implementation of ICT applications prior to implementing such a technology
- Practice effective leadership at work with regards to innovation management, technology and information
- Communicate making use of various types of technologic applications in a clear and effective manner
- Use technology to support the enhancing of a tourism and hospitality business
- Critically assess the use of technology to automate various processes
- Use technology to build trusting and enhanced relationships with customer base Digital Skills and Competences At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Use technology for effective customer management and customer relationship management in tourism and hospitality
- Practice effective communication making use of various digital tools such as email communications
- Use technology to enhance the overall brand of the organisation within the tourism and hospitality industry How this course will be taught This module shall be taught with a student-centred approach whereby learners are encouraged to take active participation in their own learning. Learners shall be presented with PowerPoint presentations, case-study examples, and other interactive learning materials. Students will be asked to discuss and exchange communication amongst each other (classroom or online, as per learning mode chosen). Assessment This course shall be assessed with an assignment (75%) whereby learners are expected to present an original piece of work including properly referenced literature and practical examples. The assignment has a word count limit of 1,500 words. Learners are also expected to undergo a classroom assessment including discussions, multiple-choice assessments and/or observation (25%). Moreover, learners are expected to obtain a minimum of 50% of the total mark to successfully pass from the module
Fees & duration
Fees as published by eie European Business School. Your fee is confirmed only on the invoice issued by eie with your conditional offer. Get Qualified tax-credit figures apply only if you are eligible under Malta Enterprise rules.
Get Qualified — up to 70% back
eie's accredited programmes are eligible under Malta Enterprise's Get Qualified scheme. Eligible self-funded students can recover up to 70% of registration and tuition fees as a tax credit after successfully completing the course.
Recognition
Accredited by MFHEA
This qualification is awarded by eie European Business School (formerly eie Institute of Education) and is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). MFHEA deems this Award to be at MQF Level 6 (12 ECTS) of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
Flexible start
Online awards can start any day. Lecture-based awards use a fixed start date.
How to apply
Enquire
Tell Aspire Barcelona what you have studied. We confirm the level Aspire can consider.
Offer & invoice
eie aims to send a conditional offer letter and an invoice within 48 hours of your application.
Acceptance
Meet the conditions, sign the student agreement and pay — eie then issues a letter of acceptance and a receipt.
Got an offer through an agent? Check it first.
Send a copy of any offer letter, letter of acceptance, invoice or receipt to [email protected]. eie will confirm whether it is genuine and is not responsible for documents or payments that did not come from eie.
You might also consider.
Accredited awardAward in Hospitality Management
This module shall equip learners with the necessary knowledge regarding fundamentals operations of hospitality and managing hotels.
Accredited awardAward in Tourism Policy and Planning
This course equips learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to fully comprehend the importance and need for tourism policy and planning.
Accredited awardAward in Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality
This course allows learners to become knowledgeable on the main contemporary issues and trends governing tourism and hospitality.
Start here
Your Next Chapter Starts Here.
Send an enquiry and we will point you to the right Aspire programme — diploma, bachelor's or master's — and explain the next intake.