Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Tourism Management (Top-up) (Northumbria University)
Course Information
Description
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business with Tourism Management (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme with dual specialisations offered by Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University.
It equips you with a clear understanding of the management challenges in this sector and prepares you for managerial posts in the hospitality and tourism industry.
The programme is 100% coursework with no examinations. It consists of 11 modules. Each module is supported with 14–36 contact hours and lessons are conducted on weekday evenings and weekends.
Entry Requirements
- Kaplan Diploma
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
- When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit
English Requirement
- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- For more information, please visit course website
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles, including, but not limited to:
- Convention Services Executive
- Hospitality Executive
- Hotel Marketing Executive
- Hotel Sales Executive
- Tour Operator
- Travel Guide
- Travel Retailer
Modules
Core Modules
- Business Professional Practice
- Business, Sports and Mega Events
- Critical Organisational Analysis
- Digital Business
- Dissertation
- Employability and Career Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Innovation and Creativity in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
- Strategic Management for Sustainable Leadership
- Tourism Industry Operations and Management
- Understanding Tourism
Delivery Method
Class schedule is 2- 3 times per week.
Assessment Methods
You will be mainly assessed by coursework/assignments.
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