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Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Postgraduate study for people stepping into senior roles.
Overview
This programme allows learners to acquire deep knowledge and skills to effectively hold a managerial position within the tourism and hospitality sector. Learners will be presented with core modules as well as electives to specialise within a specific area. Learners will initially be exposed to strategy and strategic objectives of the organisation, strategic human resource management, strategic finance, strategic marketing, strategic operations management, and reflective practice. The Tourism and Hospitality modules, allow learners to analyse and assess various business problems and opportunities and use tools which are applicable to the Tourism and Hospitality sectors.
Who it's for
Learners who have successfully acquired this Post Graduate Diploma, (MQF level 7, 60 ECTS) shall be able to apply for managerial and director jobs within the field of business administration, hospitality, and tourism management. Furthermore, this programme also targets individuals who are already holding a managerial or directorship position and who would like to further their studies and would like to be more effective in their tourism and hospitality related roles. This programme does not lead to a warranted or regulated profession, but allows holders to further their studies up to Master of Business Administration (MBA) level, or MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management , which are both offered at eie European Business School .
Modules
Programme modules 10 modules · 60 ECTS
- Organisational Strategy and Innovation6 ECTS
- Leadership and Strategic People Management6 ECTS
- Strategic Financial Management6 ECTS
- Strategic Marketing Management6 ECTS
- Research Methods 16 ECTS
- Management in Hospitality and Tourism6 ECTS
- Destination Management6 ECTS
- Customer Relationship Management6 ECTS
- Project Management in Hospitality and Tourism6 ECTS
- Strategic Operations Management in Tourism and Hospitality6 ECTS
Entry requirements
Learning outcomes
- Critically identify, assess and analyse various business and management theories and techniques
- Critically examine and evaluate the importance of effective strategic human resource management within organisations and its overall impact on organisational performance
- Analyse and critically assess the ethical considerations and their implication of business decision making
- Critically identify and evaluate the use of information technology in business management and problem solving
- Analyse and critically assess the importance of effective finance management to ensure the success an organisation
- Critically analyse and assess the use and importance of strategies in business administration
- Critically assess and analyse the effect that the global environment, its trends and issues have on the tourism / hospitality sector
- Examine and evaluate global trends and challenges within the field of tourism and hospitality
- Exhibit professional verbal and written communication skills
- Apply effective critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Practice effective management and leadership tools and techniques in view of global perspectives
- Source, assess and analyse in detail various information through the effective use of information technology
- Synthesise and analyse information to evaluate business opportunities and carry out effective decision making within tourism and hospitality sector
- Exhibit in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulatory frameworks relevant to tourism and hospitality business environments
- Communicate with and manage tourism and hospitality teams effectively
- Apply qualitative and quantitative analysis to carry out effective decision making related to tourism and hospitality sector and ethical issues within
- Apply effective management tools and techniques to ensure an inclusive and cross-cultural management of a business
- Apply various tools and techniques to overcome global issues in tourism and hospitality such as changing working conditions, increased operating costs, safety, and security threats, evolved customer expectations, enhanced technologies, and increased consolidated hotel brands, amongst others
Assessment
The assessment methods of this programme have been strategically and carefully selected to ensure that the learners have obtained the stipulated learning outcomes. The programme implements both summative and formative assessment methods as outlined below:
Summative Assessment Methods
Summative assessment methods include examinations, case-studies, individual and group presentations, and written assignments whereby learners are evaluated and assessed on their learning and academic achievement.
Formative Assessment Methods
Learners are to provide a reflective journal in certain modules to help them carry out the necessary reflective and critical thinking skills whilst also identifying their strengths and weaknesses. The reflective journal shall be requested in the form of a written document and is to be submitted at the end of the module. Moreover, in the case of practical placements, an element of observation is also implemented as a means of formative assessment.
Fees & duration
Online / self-study
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.
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Recognition
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by eie European Business School and is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). MFHEA deems this Post Graduate Diploma to be at MQF Level 7 (60 ECTS) of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
How to apply
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Offer & invoice
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Acceptance
Meet the conditions, sign the student agreement and pay — eie then issues a letter of acceptance and a receipt.
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