PGD leading to MSc from University of Sunderland

At CTH, our core mission is to provide the highest standard of qualifications. CTH achieves this through robust monitoring supported by industry, universities and the UK government regulator, Ofqual. CTH has partnerships with major international employers and academic institutions. CTH is a member of the Federation of   Awarding Bodies.
GTMC, Virgin Atlantic, and Star Alliance work with CTH on our Professional Skills Programmes while our management programmes are endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and lead to final year undergraduate and Masters degrees with many British and international universities.
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Travel, tourism and hospitality are some of the world's largest industries. It has been estimated by the World Tourism Organisation that around one job in ten now depends on this fast growing sector. These travellers expect high standards of service and facilities and it is only through organised and structured training that the industry can meet these expectations.

The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality was established in 1982 to provide recognised standards of management training appropriate to the needs of the hotel and travel industries, via its syllabi, examinations and awards. These have been continuously developed and improved to ensure they are relevant and up to date. This has been carried out under the careful scrutiny and supervision of experts in all aspects of the hotel, tourism and travel industries.

Over 7000 students study CTH qualifications per year. CTH programmes are well respected across the hospitality, tourism and travel industries. This is clear from the programme endorsements it has received from the Institute of Hospitality, Virgin Atlantic, Star Alliance and GTMC. Students can be confident that gaining a CTH qualification is an excellent start to a promising career with truly global opportunities.

Those studying for the examinations of the Confederation are offered a structured learning process, encompassing both the theoretical and practical aspects of the industry, integrating the various subjects, together with a clearly defined pattern of career development through progressive grades of membership.

Students who complete the CTH Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management can complete a 60 credit dissertation with the University of Sunderland leading to the award of the University of Sunderland MSc degree in Tourism and Hospitality.

Diploma in Tourism Management
The Diploma in Tourism Management aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the operational aspects of the international tourism industry, together with knowledge of the basic principles which underpin the industry. This Diploma has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 hours. Private study will be required over and above this figure. Each of the modules has a two and a half hour examination, set and marked by CTH.

Syllabus Overview: 

• Travel Geography
• The Tourism Industry
• Business Computing
• Travel Agency and Tour Guide Operations
• Introduction to Tourism Economics
• Special Interest Tourism
• Destination Analysis
• Business Operations in Hospitality and Tourism
• Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
• Finance for Hospitality and Tourism

Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management
 The Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management aims to provide an understanding of the managerial, decision making and leadership aspects of the international tourism industry.

In addition it is also designed to develop the independent research skills which will be required when working as a senior manager in the industry. The scheme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 contact hours. Private study will be required over and above this figure. Five of the six modules are assessed by an assignment and a three hour examination. The sixth module is assessed through a 5000 word Management Research Report. All assessments are marked by CTH.

Syllabus Overview:

• Tour Operations
• Management Accounting
• Strategic Management
• Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management 
• Human Resource Management
• Management Research Report

Option in Travel Agency Management
Students wishing to prepare for careers in the specialised field of Travel Agency Management may take this specially developed derivative programme. The course combines seven modules of the Tourism Management Diploma with three modules in Fares and Ticketing and Computer Reservations.

Syllabus Overview:

• Travel Geography
• The Tourism Industry
• Business Computing
• Travel Agency and Tour Guide Operations
• Business Operations in Hospitality and Tourism
• Finance for Hospitality and Tourism
• Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality

PLUS:

• Fares & Ticketing Level 1
• Fares & Ticketing Level 2*
• Computer Reservations (GDS)**

 * 3 hour examination
** 1.5 hour examination

Diploma in Hotel Management
The Diploma in Hotel Management aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the operational aspects of the international hotel industry, and a knowledge of the underlying principles involved. This programme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 hours. Private study will be required over and above this figure. Each of the modules has a two and a half hour examination, set and marked by CTH.

 Syllabus Overview

• Food and Beverage Operations
• Food, Hygiene, Health and Safety
• Front Office Operations
• Housekeeping and Accommodation Operations
• Finance for Hospitality and Tourism
• Business Operations in Hospitality and Tourism
• Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
• The Tourism Industry
• Business Computing
• The Global Hospitality Industry

Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management 

The Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management aims to provide an understanding of the managerial, decision making and leadership aspects of the international hotel industry.

In addition it is also designed to develop independent research and study skills which will be required when working at senior managerial level in the industry. The scheme has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 contact hours. Private study will be required over and above this figure. Five of the six modules are assessed by an assignment and a three hour examination. The sixth module is assessed through a 5000 word Management Research Report. All assessments are marked by CTH.

 Syllabus Overview

• Food and Beverage Management
• Strategic Management
• Facilities Management 
• Management Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Management Research Report

Option in Casino Management
 Students wishing to prepare for careers in the more specialised field of Casino Management may choose to undertake this unique and custom developed derivative programme. The course combines seven key hospitality based modules of the Hotel Management Diploma with three specialised modules in Casino Management.

Syllabus Overview 

• Front Office Operations
• Housekeeping & Accommodation Operations
• Finance for Hospitality and Tourism
• Business Operations in Hospitality and Tourism
• Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
• The Tourism Industry
• The Global Hospitality Industry 

Plus 

• Casino Management I
• Casino Management II 
• Responsible Gambling

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