International Higher National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality (Level 5)
The purpose of the International Higher National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality (Level 5) is to develop students professionally and personally, equipping them with the skills to meet the evolving demands of the tourism and hospitality sector. This course enhances your ability to understand industry-specific challenges, analyze operational issues, and find effective solutions. It introduces fundamental concepts essential for understanding how the tourism and hospitality sectors function, ensuring that whether you pursue further education or enter the industry, you will stand out with a critically developed understanding of the key skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field.
This International Higher National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality (Level 5) serves as a basis for your further business education and attracting employment opportunities.
After the successful completion of the Programme, you will earn a UK 120 credit hours Certification awarded by MSBM partners.
Course Details
Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials which comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings and internet resources. Within the modules are self-testing exercises. You must take care in answering these. Although they are not marked nor do they count towards your final assessment, the marking is tested against your scoring on the final assessment to check for consistency of score.
Successful completion of the full Level 5 endorsed Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality will equip students with the credentials to pursue careers in hotel management, travel consultancy, event planning, tourism marketing, and hospitality operations.
Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to learn the following:
- Focuses on strategies and tools for effective digital marketing within the tourism and hospitality sectors.
- Explores techniques for optimizing operations and improving efficiency in business environments.
- Introduces key financial concepts to support decision-making and financial management within organizations
- Covers the principles of managing people, including recruitment, development, and performance management.
- Focuses on building and maintaining strong customer relationships to enhance loyalty and satisfaction.
- Examines current trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the tourism and hospitality industries.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to
MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
University Progression
University Top-upOn completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from Girne American University. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)
University Progression
Click here to see University routes and fee information for progression.
Entry Requirements
For entry into Level 5 International Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality, learners must possess:
* Relevant/Local Board of Examination Result in your Country, which must include at least 5 'C' Grades in English and 4 other subjects.
* Mock Examination Results can also be accepted for initial Conditional Admission, pending the release of the Board of Examination Results. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).
* Learner must be 18 years and older at the start of the Course.
OR
Mature Learners (21 years and older) with work experience in supervisory, leadership, or management roles. (This is assessed on a case by case basis).
Course Modules
This module elaborates on current trends and challenges impacting the tourism and hospitality sectors.
This module introduces tools and techniques for building and maintaining strong customer relationships
This module explains digital marketing strategies tailored to the tourism and hospitality industries.
This module explains financial practices for planning, controlling, and decision-making in organizations.
This module elaborates on strategies for recruiting, developing, and managing employees effectively.
This module introduces methods for managing and optimizing business operations efficiently.
Workshops
This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.