BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management (Cardiff Metropolitan University)

Age Requirement

• At least 18 years old

Academic Requirement

• At least Grade C in any 3 GCE ‘A’ level subjects, or Polytechnic diploma, or equivalent foreign qualifications

English Entry Requirement

• Students whose first language is other than English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard,
• 2. or the equivalent

Exemptions

Students with an appropriate polytechnic diploma or HND/C in the relevant discipline or equivalent can transfer directly onto the degree; other students wishing to enter the course may apply on the basis of RPL and RPEL for admission with Credit.  Such claims must conform to CARDIFF MET regulations for advanced standing and applicants must submit a portfolio of evidence.  This will be assessed by the programme team and a report sent for confirmation to the School.  The details required in this portfolio will depend upon the nature of the credit being claimed.

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The BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management is a 360-credit qualification that consists of core modules and optional modules determined by the college that provide for a combined total of 360 credits.

Year 1

Students follow 120 credits of core modules.

Core Modules

• Hospitality in Practice
• International Hospitality Events and Operations
• Principles of Hospitality
• Diversity and Social Inclusion for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE)
• Finance for Managers
• Managing People and Organisations
• Personal Development Planning

Year 2

Students follow 120 credits of core modules.

Core Modules

• usiness Development and Finance
• Employability Skills Business Project
• Global Hospitality Management Today
• Human Resource Management (HRM) for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE)
• Major Incident and Crisis Management
• Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE)
• Research Methods
• Venue Design Project

Year 3

Students follow 100 credits of core modules and 20 credits of optional modules determined by the college.

• International Food and Beverage Management
• Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE)
• Independent Study
• Employability and Career Development
• Branding and Advertising
• Public Relations and Sponsorship for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE)

Optional Modules

• Conferences, Exhibitions and Corporate Events
• Employee Resourcing
• Wines Studies

Key Facts

Accredited by: Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course Length:

36 Months (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Support for students and their learning:

• All students studying in Beacon benefit from the team of dedicated tutors who provide a point of personal and regular contact for students
• An induction programme both for first year students and direct entry year two or three students
• Student handbook, programme handbook  and individual module handbooks
• Module content and materials via  Moodle Virtual Learning Environment
• Library and study skills packages
• Library and learning resources of both Cardiff Metropolitan University and Beacon
• 24 hour wifi, photocopying & printing services, library with PCs and laptop recommendation services
• Unlimited worldwide web access
• Access to student services including those offered by careers, welfare and counselling.

Teacher-Student Ratio

• Beacon maintains a maximum teacher-student ratio as follows:
• Tutorial – 1:40
• Lecture – 1:72