Programme Director's Message

Welcome to the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s Website and in particular the Post Diploma Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.

The Post Diploma Degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management is an extension of our recently concluded Institutional Management and Hospitality and Tourism Management Diploma programmes and is offered over two summers.

The programme has a number of strengths. The programme:

• Is offered during a time in the academic year when the demand on the University’s student facilities is less, namely the library, cafeteria, accommodations etc.

• Has good mixture of faculty from both academia and persons currently working in industry.

• Attracts the School’s more mature students, persons currently working in the hospitality/tourism industry.

• Offers a variety of interesting seminars and field trips to its students.

Currently the School is in the process of participating in the pilot of the University’s Prior Learning Assessment Programme. This is an opportune time for the Post Diploma Degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management Programme this will allow persons with the non-traditional qualification and who are currently working in the industry an opportunity to matriculate to Post Diploma in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.

Welcome again!!!!!!!!!

Annmarie Nicely
Programme Leader
Post Diploma Degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT

About the Programme

The Post Diploma Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management is geared to train and educate students to become competent and innovative professionals committed to the development and sustainability of the hospitality and tourism sector.

The programme emphasizes the need to be conscious at all times of the environment and stresses the need to focus on the enhancement and further development of small business enterprises.

It also provides a sound foundation for graduates to pursue further education and professional development.

PROGRAMME MODE

This programme is offered over two consecutive summers, late May to mid August of each year.

During the first summer, students registered in the programme will pursue a common core of courses and in the second summer elect to do specialization options in either Hotel & Restaurant Management or Tourism Management.

Successful applicants, on entering the programme could be required to do one or more bridging courses. All applicants must complete Market & Sales and Introduction to Tourism before the first summer of studies. If these subjects were completed in their diploma then these bridging courses will not be required.

However successful applicants wishing to major in Hotel & Restaurant Management, must complete Front Office and Entrepreneurship Finance Bridging Courses (if not already completed in the diploma). Persons wishing to major in Tourism Management, must complete Tourism Planning I Bridging Course, if they have not done so. Entreprenuership Finance and Front Office Bridging courses are normally offered November and December each year. Meanwhile Introduction to Tourism, Marketing & Sales and Tourism Planning I are normally offered April and May of each year.

Between summers 1 and 2 students are required to do a major group research project where principles taught in Research Methodology would be applied.

The award of the Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management would be awarded if all the requisite work experience, bridging courses and post diploma degree course have been successfully completed.

Career Opportunities

The Post Diploma Degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management prepares students for entry-level management positions in hospitality and tourism organizations. The programme also prepares students with the necessary skills required to start their own hospitality/tourism venture.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admissions students must satisfy the following:

• Possess a UTech diploma or its equivalent in Hospitality and Tourism Management or Institutional & Catering Management. The diploma should have been awarded within five years of the date of application.

• Have at least one year approved related work experience.

• Pass an admissions interview

(The last year for admissions to this programme is 2004)

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1

Year 2

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management
Year 1(Summer)

Strategic Marketing
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course is a comprehensive study of strategic marketing in hotel, restaurant and tourism business. It focuses on understanding the application of the fundamental principles of marketing to advanced marketing decisions.

Research Methodology
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course provides an overview of the range of methodologies currently accepted for use in the conduct of research. It further equips the participant with the rudimentary tools for conducting simple research projects and other major projects in their respective disciplines. Participants will be exposed to the qualitative and quantitative designs associated with scientific research and should be able to apply basic research techniques in the preparation and presentation of research projects. The course is presented in four (4) modules with coursework assessment attached to each module.

Human Resources Management
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course will introduce and explore various issues within the field of human resource in the hospitality industry. This will include the historical development of the personnel function and the debate surrounding the evolution of the term human resource management. The relationship between the human resource function and other management function will be explored.

Moral & Ethics
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course is designed to develop awareness and understanding of those decisions of managers and corporate management, which involves moral values and ethics. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the moral values and codes to complex problems in the hospitality industry, using rational decision-making process.

Environmental Management
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course is a practical guide to environmental management in the hospitality industry, specifically relating to hotels and attractions. Environmental Management has become a key issue in hospitality, and students will look at ways and means of making decisions which will allow tourism entities to obtain optimum benefits for the environment without threatening financial viability of their operation.

Strategic Management
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course offers an integrated applied method in strategic management and decision making in the hospitality industry. The course is designed to allow the student to apply previous course work to the essential activities of strategy formulation and implementation. Emphasis will be placed on strategic considerations as a guide to management actions. The objectives will be met through the use of case study’s analysis, discussion and written reports.

Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management
Year 2 (Summer)

CORE COURSES FOR BOTH SPECIALIZATIONS

Meeting and Convention Planning
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course is designed to develop an awareness of the different segments of meeting management including program planning, marketing and public relations, budgeting and financial management, food and beverage planning, audio visual production and presentation, exhibit sales and management, transportation co-ordination, entertainment and hospitality planning and management, contract and lease negotiations, labour and personnel practices as they relate to meeting management.

Project Planning & Evaluation
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course will utilize the knowledge that students have acquired in accounting, financial management, and marketing to analyze and evaluate the development of a hospitality concern with emphasis on market analysis, property location, valuation, and financial.

Executive Development
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course is designed to prepare the student for management responsibilities in the hospitality industry. The reality of what students are likely to encounter at the work will be examined, with emphasis on effective performance at the individually and group levels within organizations. The roles of managers, leadership styles and the principles of effective communication at all levels of management are carefully examined. Special attention is given to the need for constant self-enhancement and professional development.

Hotel & Restaurant Management Specialization
Year 2 (Summer)

Hotel Management
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course provides an in-depth look at issues shaping decisions managers make in hotels. The course will focus on problem solving and practical skills needed to be a successful hotel manager and the relationship and function of all the departments in a hotel. Students will be encouraged to use critical thinking in problem solving and decision-making.

Food & Beverage Management
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course will familiarize students with key concepts and principles of foodservice systems; foodservice organizations; quantity food production and service; physical facilities and administration.

Financial Accounting
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course will build upon the principles studied in Entrepreneurship Development and will enable students to analyze, plan and implement financial records for hospitality organizations.

Tourism Management Specialization
Year 2 (Summer)

Transportation Systems
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course is designed to create an awareness and understanding of the impacts the Transportation Systems has had on the development of Caribbean Tourism over the past two decades. Emphasis will be placed on the Cruise Shipping Sector and the Airline Industry with regard to its impact on Tourism Development. Ground Transportation will be discussed as to its role in the development of attractions and its relationship to international travel trends.

Tourism Planning (II) and Development
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course provides the student the opportunity to develop a detailed regional or national tourism plan. Special emphasis is placed on the role of government and inter-government organizations’ involvement in tourism planning and the strategic and sustainable tourism planning process.

Tourism Management
(3 credits, 45 hours)

This course is designed to explore and investigate the major concepts in tourism, what makes tourism possible, and how tourism can become an important factor in the wealth and development of any nation. Tourism Management will also review various studies published in the Tourism Management journal and other case studies on aspects of the tourism sector from an international perspective.

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