Tourism Management (Including Foundation Year)

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Academic Year of Entry: 2023/24
Course Details Course Structure Aims and Learning Outcomes
Course overview
(BSc) Bachelor of Science
Tourism Management (Including Foundation Year)
Withdrawn
University of Essex
University of Essex
Essex Pathways
Colchester Campus
Honours Degree
Full-time
BSC N835CO
10/05/2023

Details

Professional accreditation

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Admission criteria

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code

Course qualifiers

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Rules of assessment

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Additional notes

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External examiners

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Key

Core You must take this module.
You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted.
Core with Options You can choose which module to study.
You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted.
Compulsory You must take this module.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.
Compulsory with Options You can choose which module to study.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.
Optional You can choose which module to study.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.

Year 1 - 2023/24

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  BE101-4-SP-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
02  BE200-4-SP-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
03  BE201-4-SP-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
04  BE202-4-AU-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
05  BE301-4-AU-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
06  BE500-4-FY-CO    Compulsory  30  30 
07  BE905-4-FY-CO    Compulsory  15  15 

Year 2 - 2024/25

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  BE221-5-AU-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
02  BE417-5-AU-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
03  BE516-5-AU-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
04  BE222-5-SP-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
05  BE218-5-SP-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
06  BE906-5-FY-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
07    Option(s) from list  Optional  30  30 

Year 3 - 2025/26

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  BE245-6-AU-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
02  BE246-6-SP-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
03  BE241-6-SP-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
04  BE441-6-FY-CO    Compulsory  30  30 
05  BE935-6-FY-CO    Compulsory  15  15 
06    Option from list  Optional  30  30 
07  BE920-6-AU-CO    Compulsory  0  0 

Exit awards

A module is given one of the following statuses: 'core' – meaning it must be taken and passed; 'compulsory' – meaning it must be taken; or 'optional' – meaning that students can choose the module from a designated list. The rules of assessment may allow for limited condonement of fails in 'compulsory' or 'optional' modules, but 'core' modules cannot be failed. The status of the module may be different in any exit awards which are available for the course. Exam Boards will consider students' eligibility for an exit award if they fail the main award or do not complete their studies.

Programme aims

  • To develop the industry-specific managerial and leadership traits and capabilities necessary to succeed in the highly competitive tourism sector;
  • To acquire the ability to think critically about processes of enterprise growth and internationalization, and to equip them with the knowledge, analytical skills, and tools for a career in the tourism and hospitality industry;
  • To obtain an in-depth understanding of key concepts and issues surrounding the context, content, and processes involved in business creation and growth, and how they apply to the tourism industry at both domestic and international levels;
  • To cultivate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a tourism professional to either develop their enterprise at home and abroad, or to pursue a career in world-class tourism businesses and organisations;
  • To develop the ability of graduates to manage their own learning and personal development in the future.


Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods

On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:

A: Knowledge and understanding

A1: Basic understanding of accounting concepts, the context in which accounting is situated and its function in organisation management (BM 3.4, 3.6, 3.7-FINANCE)

A2: Comprehension of developments in terms of internationalisation of tourism and the way technological and IT improvements impact on the distribution of tourism products and services (BM 3.5, 3.7-MARKETS, BUSINESS INNOVATION, INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

A3: Comprehension of the strengths and limitations of E-Commerce, and analyse the latest technological trends of trading and marketing (BM 3.7 - MARKETS, DIGITAL BUSINESS)

A4: Clear understanding of the value, purpose, nature and application of research methods in business studies (BM 3.3, 3.4).

A5: Clear understanding of concepts, contexts and processes of innovation management (BM 3.6, 3.7 BUSINESS INNOVATION)

A6: Clear understanding of core theoretical frameworks employed to explore and conceptualize business strategy and international business strategy (BM 3.2, 3.7 BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY)

A7: Clear understanding of how to design, develop, and implement strategic issues to set the direction of a business from start-up stage to high growth performing enterprise

A8: Clear understanding of the notion and nature of business markets, firms as customers and the marketing environment, strategy and approaches governing organisational buyer behaviour

A9: Critical understanding of the conceptual framework illustrating the necessary skills required to design, plan, organise, lead, and control tourism operations and events

A10: Critical understanding of the variety of destination marketing organizations working alongside the tourism industry towards developing an integrated marketing approach

A11: Critical understanding of the key determinants of intercultural awareness and of the close relationship between culture and communication in a globalised reality

A12: Basic understanding of theories, policies and practices of business creation and growth (BM 3.4)

A13: Critical understanding of core theoretical frameworks employed to explore and conceptualize business strategy (BM 3.2, 3.7 - BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY)

A14: Demonstration of a critical understanding of relevant literature in the fields of international business and entrepreneurship, demonstration of critical thinking involving the consideration of an alternative approaches and research methods, and application of an appropriate design methodology to achieve aims and objectives of research project.

A15: Critical understanding of core theoretical frameworks related to manufacturing operations, purchasing, transportation, delivery and logistic, as well as of the links between the partners in the chain, including vendors, carriers, and information systems providers

A16: Critical understanding of the principles of commercial law and its application to the development of the firm, with a focus on the rules of Agency, Insolvency principles, the offence of Insider Dealing, and Employment Law (BM 3.4, 3.5)

A17: Critical understanding of concepts, context and theories of business ethics (BM 3.4, 3.5, 3.7 - MARKETS, CUSTOMERS, PEOPLE, ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR, BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)

A18: Critical understanding of key concepts and tools in international human resource management.

A19: Critical understanding of the notion of services marketing, differentiated from product centric marketing, as well as of the service process, the role of the customer and the employee in creating service relationships with regards to service encounter

A20: Critical understanding of marketing communications and brand support activities within organisations, as well as of the main issues involved in marketing communications encompassing market conditions, public perceptions, positioning, branding, objectives, planning and strategy, relationships, technology, plus the utilisation of the tools of the promotional mix to deliver the marketing plan.

A21: Basic understanding of principles of economics and theories of the firm (BM 3.4,3.5)

A22: Basic understanding of the theoretical frameworks used to conceptualise the international business environment (BM 3.5, 3.7 MARKETS)

A23: Basic understanding of statistical concepts, quantitative methods and data analysis (BM 3.6)

A24: Basic understanding of the marketing concept, process and setting; application of strategic marketing planning and marketing mix for new ventures and small firms (BM 3.5, BM 3.7 MARKETING AND SALES, CUSTOMERS)

A25: Clear understanding of the Tourism business and its noteworthy importance to the local, regional, and global economy (BM 3.5)

A26: Clear understanding of the organisational behaviour and management issues within dynamic organisations and its role in managing organisational change (BM 3.4, 3.6 3.7 - PEOPLE, ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR, COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)

A27: Clear understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks of consumer behaviour for decision-making and consumption, the application of market research to understanding markets and consumers (BM 3.6, 3.7-MARKETS, CUSTOMERS)

Learning methods

Years 0, 1, 2 and 3:
Lectures and tutor-led seminars
Directed reading
Comparative case work in lectures and tutorials
Individual and group tasks

Assessment methods

Written examinations
Assessed individual and group reports (which may include case study analysis)
Assessed individual essay
Assessed group presentations
Multiple choice class tests
Class test essay
Case study analysis
Simulation game
Interim report
Final research project
Individual reflective journal

B: Intellectual and cognitive skills

Learning methods

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C: Practical skills

Learning methods

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D: Key skills

Learning methods

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Note

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