OTHM

Organisation for Tourism & Hospitality Management (OTHM) qualifications                 progress through four levels and can lead to degree level study. The level you start                   on depends on the qualifications and experience that you have. The level you reach     depends on your determination and aspirations.

• OTHM Introductory Certificate - (Intro Cert OTHM)

• OTHM Certificate - (Cert OTHM)

• OTHM Diploma - (Dip OTHM)

• OTHM Higher Diploma - (HDip OTHM)

Students who have successfully completed the OTHM Higher Diploma have direct access     to the final year of London South Bank University's BSc(Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality.

Students following OTHM courses are automatically members of OTHM which in addition   to being an examining body is a professional membership body supporting the needs of       the industry.

OTHM students typically follow this pattern of study:

• Year 1 - OTHM Introductory Certificate and OTHM Certificate

• Year 2 - OTHM Diploma

• Year 3 - OTHM Higher Diploma

• Year 4 - transfer to London South Bank University for final year of BSc(Hons)

Introductory Certificate

Entry Requirements

The OTHM Introductory Certificate is an open access qualification - you do not require        any formal qualifications to take this course though we do recommend that you have    English language competency at least IELTS 5.0. You must be 18 years or older at                    the beginning of the course.

What will I learn?

• Understanding the Global Environment

• The structure of the Hospitality Industry

• The Hospitality Industry

• Tourism in Action

• Working in the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry

How will I be assessed?

Firstly, you will have to write a project with the guidance of your tutors. Then you will take   a multiple choice on-line examination.

Further Study

Satisfactory completion of the Introductory Certificate allows you to progress to the         OTHM Certificate which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track.

Certificate

Entry Requirements

OTHM Introductory Certificate or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:

• 5 GCSE's at C+ or 5 O'Levels or

• equivalent academic qualifications or

• mature students with at least 5 year’s relevant experience

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English –           

What will I learn?

• Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

• Introduction to the Business Environment

• Introduction to Business Communication and Customer Care

• Introduction to Business and Finance

How will I be assessed?

The OTHM Certificate is assessed by three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners.

Further Study

Diploma

Entry Requirements

OTHM Certificate or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:

• qualification equivalent to OTHM Certificate or

• mature students with a minimum of 8 year's experience including 3 year's management experience

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English –

What will I learn?

• Tourism Marketing and Management

• Hospitality Marketing and Management

• Human Resource Management

• Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management

• Financial Management and Information Systems

• Customer Relations and the Business Environment

How will I be assessed?

The OTHM Diploma is assessed by three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners.

Further Study

Higher Diploma

Entry Requirements

OTHM Diploma or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:

• qualification equivalent to OTHM Diploma or

• 1st Degree or HND/HNC or equivalent

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English – 

What will I learn?

• Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality

• International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment

• Corporate Business Strategy and Finance

• Management Information Systems

• Strategic Human Resource Management

• Project: Operations Management in the Business Environment

How will I be assessed?

The OTHM Higher Diploma is assessed by three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners and a work-based project which is double marked by your study centre and verified by OTHM.

Further Study

The OTHM Higher Diploma (HDip OTHM) gives direct entry to the final year of London South Bank University's BSc(Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality..

Exceptionally, students who have successfully completed the HDip OTHM and who have at least two year’s management experience in the tourism and hospitality industry will be eligible to apply for direct entry into LSBU’s MSc programme in Tourism and Hospitality.

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