Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification is to develop management and leadership skills for managers who have the authority and personal attributes to translate organisational strategy into effective operational performance. This qualification reflects current practice in Tourism and Hospitality Management and allows learners to develop and expand their high-level understanding of the Tourism and Hospitality industry. This qualification is suitable for mature learners with a background in academic study or industry. The qualification has a clear work-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside theoretical fundamentals.

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification will equip learners with the key skills and capabilities to become an effective manager in the Tourism and Hospitality sector. The qualification also allows learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards an MBA with advanced standing.

Entry requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification, learners must possess:

  • An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification

  • Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

  • Learners must be 21 years old or older at the beginning of the course

  • English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country they must provide evidence of English language competency. 

Equivalences

The OTHM Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as masters degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits) and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with a university to achieve a full masters programme.

Qualification structure

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management consists of 6 mandatory units making a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

  • Strategic Management and Marketing –  (20 credits)
  • Destination Management (20 credits)
  • International Tourism Policy and Development (20 credits)
  • Digital Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits)
  • Organisational Behaviour in International Context (20 credits)
  • Advance Research Methods (20 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, or through lectures via zoom interactive video conferencing, tutorials, and seminars.

Assessment, Verification and Award

This qualification is awarded by OTHM, A reputed UK awarding body whose qualifications are approved and regulated by UK Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). All units within this qualification are internally assessed by Canterbury College and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

Progressions

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and also join the MBA programme at dissertation stage at the University of Gloucestershire.

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to progress to an MBA top-up with advanced standing with many universities in the UK and overseas.