BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management
The Higher National Diploma is best suited for students who have some academic experience within hospitality; however, the two-year programme is also designed for students who have never taken a hospitality subject.
About this Programme
The Higher National Diploma is best suited for students who have some academic experience within hospitality; however, the two-year programme is also designed for students who have never taken a hospitality subject. The course focuses on the management aspect of running various hospitality businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, and event management. The programme adapts fundamental business subjects and concepts, like marketing, business management and finance, and places them in a hospitality setting.
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management offers students five specialist pathways designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to degree-level study. These pathways are linked to Professional Body standards and can provide professional status and progression to direct employment.
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma offers the following specialist pathways for students who wish to concentrate on a particular aspect of hospitality:
- Culinary Arts Management
- Food and Beverage
- Accommodation and Revenue Management
- Events
- Innovative Marketing and Sales
BTEC offers career-based qualifications designed to give students the skills they need to move on to higher education or to go straight into employment. BTEC develops a range of practical skills and knowledge which help learners to prepare for and progress in their chosen career.
Classroom style teaching combined with the project work and practical, work-related activities help to develop a student's behaviour and skills which can include teamwork, creative thinking and presentation skills.
More employers and Higher Education institutions than ever before are choosing BTEC-qualified candidates for their academic and practical knowledge and skills.
Employers value BTEC qualifications as courses are usually industry directed; in other words, they give students industry-specific knowledge and skills which make them readily employable. BTEC qualifications start to prepare you for a specific career, whereas A' levels aim to give you a solid academic grounding in a given subject.
Entry Requirements
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1 GCE ‘A’ Level + 4 GCE ‘O’ Level Credits*
*GCE ‘O’ Level in English or IELTS score of 5.5 can also be considered with this qualification -
HNTEC Certificate, or equivalent
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality
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University Foundation Course
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HNTEC Certificate, or equivalent
Highlights
- Designing a food and beverage service, implemented by our Culinary School Restaurant
- Practical leadership and management skills
- Planning and managing an event
What’s Next?
Upon the completion of Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management, students have direct entry into second year of:
- BA (Hons) International Tourism Management