Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Part-Time)
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Introduction
Working in a large, modern, international organisation, a medium sized company or even a small start-up firm requires a range of business capabilities. The most valuable employees are those who have not only a sound knowledge and understanding of various parts of a business but those who are quick learners and team players with leadership potential. The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme allows you to explore related areas in management and leadership where you can differentiate yourself from the competition and prove to employers that you can make an immediate and positive contribution to their organisations.
This programme is conducted in partnership with the Newcastle Business School (NBS), which is a part of Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK. The delivery is the same as in UK; with identical course content, contact hours and examination procedures. 
Northumbria University is best known for its highly rated, practical courses and research programmes. It is a modern, government recognised university with strong industrial and professional connections in the UK and around the world. Northumbria University is one of the largest universities in Britain and courses offered are designed to prepare students for career success. Many Northumbria graduates have become leaders in their profession, including our most famous Honorary Graduate, Rt Hon Tony Blair MP, Ex-British Prime Minister.
This programme is recognised by the Public Service Division in Singapore . For more information on this, please visit http://www.vog.gov.sg/data/StaticContent/WhatYouShouldKnow-accreditation.htm or www.northumbria.ac.uk for more information.
Programme Objective
This degree provides students with a strong foundation in general business management. The overall aim is to provide students with the necessary business skills and knowledge to take on responsible management positions early in their careers. It also has a strong vocational emphasis. Enormously relevant to the needs of modern business, it combines management theory with 'hands on' practical application and opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in fields like analysis, synthesis and decision-making.
Programme Structure & Curriculum
1. Strategic Management and Leadership (SM0374)
The aim of the module is to integrate learning that has taken place in previous years about the organisation and its environment and to encourage students to think strategically about the future development of organisations. The module will also show how leadership at all levels is important throughout this process and offer the opportunity for students to develop their own leadership, intellectual and creative skills.
2. Ethics and Governance (FN0360)
The module examines issues relating to business ethics and corporate governance. Business ethics involves the examination of relationship between the organisations, those involved in the management of organisations and external stakeholders. Alternative perspectives will be critically examined to provide intellectual frameworks and vocabulary to enable the student to identify their own reactions to the subject and debate their positions with peers.
Corporate governance is concerned with the structures created by government and other regulatory bodies around the world to address some of the issues raised by an investigation of business ethics. In particular, the function and role of the board will be examined together with the type of relationships posited with shareholders and others with a stake in the organisation.
3. Professional Project (NX0315)
The module provides an opportunity to explore the key study competences required to achieve academic success and develop these into employment competences to promote career success. These competences will be developed and practised and applied to an investigation of a business issue/problem. To support this individual investigation into an applied business problem or issue the student will be given a defined topic to research and relevant information relating to the topic. The information will be set in the context of an appropriate academic framework and the student will be expected to draw relevant conclusions, write up and submit the work in an approved format, target length 8 to 10,000 words.
4. International Hospitality Management (TM0329)
The underlying aim of the module is to provide students with an overview of the international hospitality industry and the management and operational practices which accompany it. The module aims to provide knowledge of both historical and current factors which have shaped the industry and to provide students with the skills to evaluate changes taking place in key markets and be able to consider the implications of these for hospitality providers.
5. The Business of Conferences, Events and Entertainment (TM0331)
To become a professional in conference and/or event management requires foundation knowledge concerning the nature of conferences, events and entertainment and their importance in society. Thus, students will undertake a study of the conference, events and entertainment industry from a managerial perspective and within a tourism framework. Operational and management practices will be evaluated and students will examine the challenges presented by these industries.
Students will gain a good understanding of the business of conferences, events and entertainment and will understand the role and significance of the industry on a local, regional and international basis. Additionally, students will evaluate management and operational practices within the industry and will examine the MICE sector, hall-mark and mega-events, sporting events and casino-led regeneration.
6. Key Issues for Hospitality and Tourism Managers (TM0332)
It is becoming increasingly recognised that the hospitality industry is related to wider tourism, travel and leisure industries and that, whilst common factors can be recognised, differences also influence management strategy and practice. This module explores some of the critical strategic issues that hospitality and tourism managers are likely to have to deal with. The first part of the module explores issues relating to human resources, such as staffing and the management of service and quality. The second part of the module focuses on product development, promotion and pricing, and topical issues within hospitality and tourism.
September start
This programme consists of five modules and one professional project. This is a 12-month part-time programme.
Sep - Jan |
Sem 1 |
SM0374 |
*TM0329 |
Feb - May |
Sem 2 |
*TM0331 |
*TM0332 |
Jun - Aug |
Sem 3 |
NX0315 |
FN0360 |
* Pathway modules
These programmes involve lectures, group discussions, case studies and presentations by students. Weekly lectures are conducted by qualified and experienced local lecturers approved by Northumbria University. Classes are usually held two to three times weekly from 7.00pm to 10.00pm on weekdays or 2.00pm to 5.00pm on Saturdays with a total of up to 36 contact hours per module.
Examinations & Assessment
Assessment is either by coursework and/or written examination, depending on the requirements of each module. Students must fulfil the minimum attendance requirement of at least 75% (for part-time) for each module before they are allowed to submit their coursework for assessment or considered eligible to take the prescribed examination.
The decision to grant students, should they fail a module, a rework of coursework or a supplementary examination is at the sole discretion of the university's examination boards. However, a marking/supplementary examination fee per module is applicable.
A student must complete the programme within five years of registration, starting from the commencement of the first semester. Assessment will be in accordance with the academic regulations of Northumbria University as set out in the Assessment Regulations for Northumbria Awards (ARNA). The Module Examination Board and the Progression and Awards Board will determine the appropriateness of assessment, student progression and classification.
Award of Certificate
Students who have completed all necessary course works, successfully passed all required modules and met all financial obligations to the institute and Northumbria University shall be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Hospitality and Tourism Management by Northumbria University and be allowed to use the designatory letters “BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management” respectively after their names.
Entry Requirements
The institute's Board of Studies will assess all qualifications and admit students into the final year of the BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme.
- MISTC Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Other related Higher or Advanced Diplomas in Hospitality and Tourism, to be considered on a case-by-case basis
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Board of Studies reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at their sole discretion.
Course Fees
Fees are payable by installments:
Installment |
Fees |
7% GST |
Total |
I |
S$4,800.00 |
S$336.000 |
S$5,136.00 |
II |
S$4,800.00 |
S$336.00 |
S$5,136.00 |
Total |
S$9,600.00 |
S$672.00 |
S$10,272.00 |
A non-refundable application processing fee of S$214.00 (incl. 7% GST) is chargeable upon application and submission of documents.
The course fees cover course materials and tuition by local tutors and DOES NOT include textbooks and other miscellaneous charges, if any.
MIS Membership
The Marketing Institute of Singapore is a professional body for sales and marketing practitioners. All successful applicants must be individual members of the Institute.
Financial Assistance
Bank loan
For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, please refer to Study Loans for information on the various bank loans available.
CaseTrust for Education
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre unequivocally supports the Consumer Association of Singapore's (CASE) transparency guidelines and policies to demonstrate fairness in all dealings with all our students. We are committed to adhere with full integrity in all matters, including issues related to course entry pre-requisites, course details, enrolment information, student contracts, refund of course fees, as well as transfer and withdrawal regulations.
Hence, it is mandatory that all students, or legal guardians if the student is under the age of 21, must sign the CASE Standard Student Contract with the institute prior to the enrolment of each programme. Refer to CaseTrust for Education for more information.
Changes & Amendments
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserves the right to vary, change and amend the module content, entry requirements, course fees, curriculum, examination rules and regulations, lecturers, lecture date, venue and other aspects of the course at any time prior to and during the delivery of the modules.
Application Procedures
An applicant must complete the application form and return it together with the following documents:
- CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of educational certificates and transcripts may be made by your company or at the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre, in which case, the originals must be presented for verification.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- Payment of S$214.00 (incl. 7% GST) for part-time studies as the application processing fee (non-refundable). Please make cheque payable to “MIS Training Centre”.
The completed application form and all relevant documents should be submitted to:
Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre
Admissions Department
10 Raeburn Park, Block C
#01-33
Singapore 088702
Contact Paul at 6411 1713 or Baron at 6411 1714 for more information.
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Disclaimer
The information above is subject to change. In particular, the Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre reserve the right to change the content and/or method of assessment of study, to withdraw any unit of study and/or vary arrangements for any part of the programme.
