Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality

Module Description

The rapid growth of tourism has created many challenges and opportunities for well-established and growing tourism destinations. This module introduces learners to sustainable tourism and hospitality and the key factors affecting sustainable tourism and hospitality locally.

Furthermore, the module will examine the global trends in tourism and hospitality and its cultural, social, and environmental impacts. Students will be provided with tools to develop sustainable practises in order to minimise the negative effects and maximise the positive impacts.

The module also refers to the UN Sustainable Goals, in particular, Goals 3: “good health and well-being”, Goals 6: “clean water and sanitation”, Goal 13: “Climate Action”, Goals 14: “life below water” and Goal 15: “life on land”. Thus, the learner will understand why sustainable development is essential for future improvement in solid waste management, marine biology and environment, wildlife, climate, and water resources. Policies and strategies will be discussed, including sustainability certifications for hotels and tourism and hospitality industry.

Essentially, this module aims to provide students with the knowledge to understand and evaluate the principles of sustainable tourism and hospitality and the ways in which both industries can minimise its impact on the environment and local communities.   

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess:

• A qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject) and a pass in English Language* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).

In the case of students who do not possess all the formal required academic qualifications, then the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process could be applied such that if evidence of equivalent learning is found then the applicant could still be accepted on the course. Such RPL process will subject applicants to an interview held with a board of experts within the field, chosen specifically by IDEA College, so as to verify their experiences and prior learning.

Evidence may include:

• A detailed CV outlining relevant work experience and responsibilities.
• Employer reference letters outlining job role, duration, and key competencies.
• Related documentation demonstrating relevant skills (e.g. work portfolio).

IDEA College’s RPL Policy: https://mt.ideaeducation.com/app/uploads/2024/07/Doc_007_24-Recognition-of-Prior-Learning-Policy-and-Process.pdf

*Students whose first language is not English and do not possess an ‘O’ level pass in English Language will be required to demonstrate English language capability at IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent.

Target Audience

The programme targets the following groups:

• Individuals seeking to advance their academic and professional knowledge in the Tourism and Hospitality Management.
• Individuals wanting to pursue a wide range of career paths in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Career Paths

The potential positions for which this programme aims to prepare could be and are not limited to: –

• Travel consultant.
• Operations manager.
• Event organiser/planner/manager.
• Business Development executive.
• Hotel manager.
• Travel agency manager.
• Marketing executive.
• Tour operator.

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

• Evening classes for part-time courses.
• Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.