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  Course Code: MN771
  Course Title:
BTEC HND in Travel and Tourism Management

The BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is a specialist programme with a strong work related emphasis. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector with national recognition by employers allowing progression direct into employment or to degree.

  Entry requirements

You will normally need to have at least one of the following:
A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate area
An AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
A GCE A Level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at level A-C
Other related Level 3 qualifications
An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
Related work experience or equivalent overseas qualifications

More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

  Course structure

The course is made up of sixteen units - eight core units, which everyone takes, and eight specialist units. The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in depth.
Core Units

Unit No

Mandatory Core Units (Eight Units)

Unit Level

Unit Credit

1

The Travel and Tourism Sector

4

15

2

Finance and Funding in the Travel and Tourism Sector

5

15

3

The Developing Manager

5

15

4

Research Project

5

20

5

Marketing in Travel and Tourism

4

15

6

Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism

4

15

7

Sustainable Tourism Development

5

15

8

Legislation and Ethics in the Travel and Tourism Sector

5

15

 

Unit No

Specialist Units (Minimum total credit Value of 115)

Unit Level

Unit Credit

9

Tourist Destinations

4

15

11

Travel and Tourism Entrepreneurs

5

15

12

Hospitality Provision in the Travel and Tourism Sector

4

15

14

Tour Operations Management

4

15

15

Resort Management

5

15

18

Human Resource Management for Service Industries

5

15

22

Public Relations and Promotions in Travel and Tourism

5

15

23

Personal and Professional Development

5

15

 

  Course Assessment:

This HND programme is assessed by a mixture of assignments and examinations. Each unit is internally assessed and graded by qualified tutor/assessors and internal verifiers, and then externally by an Edexcel examiner. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit or Distinction.

  Progrssion Route:

You may also top-up your HND to BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management at many other British Universities. With a British Honours degree you will be able to compete in the global market for job. Alternatively successful candidates in HND can enter employment or undertake further more specialist study.

  Further Information:

See the Edexcel website www.edexcel.org.uk for more information about HNDs.

 
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