OTHM Higher Diploma

Qualification: HDip OTHM
The OTHM Higher Diploma is suitable for people who work in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and who have already gained an OTHM Diploma, or other qualifications at a suitable level.

This qualification is appropriate for middle and senior managers.

On completion of the OTHM Higher Diploma, you can also be put forward for election as a Full Member of OTHM.

Work Experience
Higher Diploma students are expected to either have work experience in the industry before joining the course or be working part-time in the industry during the course or both. Candidates should note that if they intend to study for further professional qualifications in the industry a certain amount of industrial experience will probably be required.

Modules:

Part 1

1. Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
2. International Tourism & Hospitality Business Environment
3. Corporate Business Strategy and Finance

Part II

4. Management Information Systems
5. Strategic Human Resource Management
6. Project: Operations Management in the Business Environment

Each module requires 45 hours of classroom teaching.

Assessment
Each of modules 1 to 5 is assessed by a three hour written examination.

Module 6 is assessed by a project.

Progression
On passing the OTHM Higher Diploma Members will be eligible to be considered for various courses in recognised colleges and universities in the UK and around the world.