CTH Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management

QCA validated & NQF rated at Level 5, this course acts as the first two years of the degree.

Year 1

The first year syllabus concentrates on the retail aspects of the tourism industry and the associated business practices that are essential to the effective delivery of travel services.

The airline fares and ticketing modules of the programme lead to industrystandard internationally-recognised Virgin Atlantic qualifications. Students are also taught how to use the marketleading Sabre computerised reservation system, obtaining a professional user qualification endorsed by the powerful Star Alliance network of world airlines and by Sabre itself. These specialised industry awards represent valuable additions to the CVs of students on this programme, increasing their employability with travel companies and airlines worldwide.

Students take examinations set and marked by CTH during this programme and have access to course materials prepared by CTH.

Year 2

The second year syllabus is devoted to study of the tourism industry from the tour operators' perspective, advanced business practices, and the development and management of sustainable tourism by governments and by private enterprise.

Students learn how to compile all-inclusive tours with flights, excursions and accommodation, the relevant financial & management techniques, and how to undertake the strategic planning necessary to ensure that tourism continues as a sustainable business in the future.

Students who are successful on this programme, pass the coursework, and achieve a 'merit' profile (average 60%) in the final examinations, may be considered for entry to the final year of the degree.

NB. Applications for direct entry to the second year are invited from holders of recognised Diploma level qualifications from the UK and overseas and also from those with industry experience.

View certificate

Syllabus

Year 1
> Travel Geography
> The Tourism Industry
> Business Computing
> Travel Agency and Tour Guide Operations
> Virgin Fares & Ticketing 1
> Virgin Fares & Ticketing 2
> Star Alliance Computer Reservations (Sabre Pro)
> Introduction to Business Operations
> Marketing
> Finance for the Travel Industry

Year 2
> Tour Operations
> Management Accounting
> Strategic Tourism Management
> Sustainable Tourism and Destinations Management
> Human Resource Management
> Management Research Report

Course duration

> Two years

Entry requirements

> High School Certificate or equivalent

> NB. Credit entry is available direct into year 2 for holders of the CTH Diploma or HNC or equivalent

You can also view the entry requirements for all our courses.

Course starts

Year 1
> January
> June
> September

Year 2
> February
> October

Qualifications

> Internal WLC Diploma in Travel Agency Management on completing year 1. (Can be optionally converted to CTH Diploma)

> Virgin Atlantic Level 1 & 2 Fares & Ticketing Certificates

> Star Alliance Sabre CRS Professional Certificate

> CTH Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management on completing year 2. Designatory letters: MCTH (Membership of Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality), Ass. Inst TT (Associate Membership of the Institute of Travel & Tourism)

Fees

> £4,950 per year

You can also view the fees for all our courses.
If you are a UK/EU student please visit UK/EU/EEA tuition fees.

A member of the British Study Centres group of colleges, a non profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered office: Parliament House, 35 North Row, Mayfair, London W1K 6DB. Registration No: 2749354. As well as WLC, British Study Centres group consists of 3 English schools: BSC London, BSC Oxford and BSC Brighton as well as another vocational college - Hove College, Brighton