Bachelor Degree

Wrexham University

BA (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management

Wrexham University

*New Programme Name since Sep 2024:
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management

QR Registration No.: 23/000467/L5

Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2024 - 31/12/2024


Mode of Study

Full time / Night-time schedule

 

Medium of Instruction
  • English

 

Duration
  • Full-time: 3 years
  • Top-up: 8 months ~ 12 months

 

Programme Leader

Mr Anderson Chui

 

Qualifications Framework

Level 5

Registration Number

253019

 

Enquiries

 

Programme Commencement Date

September / February

 

HKIT Online Application System
Apply Now

 

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Programme Features

This dedicated programme aims to develop practical skills alongside the vital knowledge required for a career in the hospitality, tourism and event management industry.

Modules are designed to be stimulating and thought provoking. They cover essential business topics, before progressing onto advanced modules providing a breadth of knowledge and experience such as managing and executing events, visitor attraction management, service and relationship marketing, corporate social responsibility and human resource management.

 

 

 

About Wrexham University

All course/prospectus information is available online from https://wrexham.ac.uk/.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications Framework

The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).

QF Level: 5

QR Registration No. :21/000134/L5

Registration Validity Period: 11/03/2021 - 31/12/2024

 

 

 

 

 

Programme Structure

 

  Module Titles Assessment

Year 1

1.

Business Environment

Assignment Base

2.

Business Communication Skills

3.

Economics

4.

Data Analytics and Understanding Big Data

5.

Marketing Essentials

6.

Creating Events

Year 2

7.

Managing Sustainable Planning and Development for Hospitality

Assignment Base

8.

Visitor Attraction Management

9.

Work Based Project#

10.

Engaging Leading People*

11.

HRM for Business*

12.

Customer Service Excellence*

13.

Competitive Intelligence Research*

Year 3

14.

Strategic Thinking

Assignment Base

15.

Food & Drink Tourism

16.

Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management

17.

Strategic Marketing

18.

Dissertation

 

Total:

360 Credits

 

# Pre-selected optional module for the Hong Kong course.

* Students of the Hong Kong course are required to select two out of the four optional modules.

 

 

 

 

Graduation Requirements

Students are required to normally enrol and follow the modules in the programme until the completion of the award.

 

 

 

 

Professional Recognitions

This dedicated degree will give you the practical skills and the vital knowledge you need for a career in the hospitality, tourism and event management industry.

Students will:

  • undertake direct, practical experience including real event management
  • be encouraged to take a work placement that will significantly enhance your CV and employment prospects

 

More details please visit:
https://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Undergraduatecourses/HospitalityTourismandEventManagement/

 

 

 

Tuition Fees

 

Year 1

Tuition fee: $49,600

Eligible for HK$34,390 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $15,210

Year 2

Tuition fee: $49,600

Eligible for HK$34,390 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $15,210

Year 3

Tuition fee: $49,600

Eligible for HK$34,390 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $15,210

 

 

Top Up Student with relevant Associate Degree / Higher Diploma qualifications / other equivalent qualifications

Duration of study: 1 - 1.5 years

Tuition fee: $49,600

Eligible for HK$34,390 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $15,210

 

 

 

 

#The tuition fee will be subject to adjustment by annual review.

*For NMTSS subsidy, please refer to "Financial Assistance and Scholarship" section.

 

 

Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS)

Students who are eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS) will be provided with an annual subsidy up to HK34,390 in the 2024/25 academic year. Eligible students enrolling in the relevant programmes only need to pay the tuition fee net of subsidy. For details, please visit www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss.

Eligibility for NMTSS:

From the 2024/25 academic year onwards, the annual subsidy for studies is applicable to all Hong Kong students who are enrolled in full-time locally accredited local and non-local self-financing undergraduate (including top-up degree) programmes offered by eligible institutions.

The following students are not eligible for the subsidy :

  1. Non-local students.
  2. Students who already possessed a degree at the Bachelor’s level or above.
  3. Students who are enrolling in any subsidised undergraduate or sub-degree programmes (such as University Grants Committee-funded programmes, subvented programmes of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and subsidised places of the designated programmes under SSSDP).

 

Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)

FASP provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.

For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm

 

The Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)

The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree

For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.htm

 

Self-financing post-secondary scholarship scheme (SPSS)

To promote the development of the self-financing post-secondary sector, the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) is set up under the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund to offer scholarships and awards to students pursuing full-time locally-accredited self-financing sub-degree or bachelor's degree (including top-up degree) programmes at non-profit-making education institutions.

For details of the schemes, please visit SPSS website at: https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/Overview-Measures-Fund-SPSS.html

 

Tax Deduction for Self-Education Expenses

Students of this programme are eligible to apply for tax deductions in relation to the course fees. For details or enquiries please contact 187 8088 or visit the Government website at www.info.gov.hk/ird.

 

 

 

 

Year 1 Entry

Minimum Admission Requirements
  • HKDSE 15 points in five subjects (Level 1 = 1 point and Level 5** = 7 points) with a minimum Level 3 in English, Level 2 in Mathematics, and no subject in Level 1; or
  • Equivalent qualifications

Remark: The home institution will assess the equivalent qualification on case by case basis.

 

English language proficiency requirement
  • HKDSE Level 3 or above; or equivalent qualifications

 

 

Year 2 Entry

Minimum Admission Requirements
  • Holders of an Associate Degree / Higher Diploma at HKQF Level 4 in a recognised local educational institutions, or
  • Equivalent qualifications

Remark: The home institution will assess the equivalent qualification on case-by-case basis.

 

English language proficiency requirement
  • Associate Degree / Higher Diploma at HKQF Level 4 in a recognised local educational institutions or equivalent qualifications used to gain admission to the programme was / were taught and assessed in English.

 

 

Year 3 Entry

Minimum Admission Requirements
  • Holders of an Associate Degree / Higher Diploma at HKQF Level 4 in a recognized local institutions, or equivalent qualifications;
  • Completion of an adequate number of relevant modules in related areas during the study for the qualification as noted above so that the applicant is eligible to apply for exemption that amounts to the first two years of study of the programme; if the applicants’ completed modules do not amount to the exemption of the first two years of study of the programme, applicants must take bridging modules, which are comparable with those in Wrexham University’s first two years’ of modules in terms of curriculum content, level and volume of study before admission to Year 3;
  • For BUS584 Work Based Project, students are allowed to take either bridging modules or Wrexham University’s module, before admission to Year 3.

Remark: The home institution will assess the equivalent qualification on case-by-case basis.

 

English language proficiency requirement
  • Associate Degree / Higher Diploma at HKQF Level 4 in a recognised local educational institutions or equivalent qualifications used to gain admission to the programme was / were taught and assessed in English.

 

 

Mature Applicant

Aged 21 or above prior to the commencement of the programme, subject to the prior learning and experience requirements of the home institution.

 

 

 

***Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Applicants may enter the programme at various levels with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) in accordance with the University General Regulations.

 

 

 

Application Period

Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester September, February

 

Application Procedure

Complete the Online Application form

Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:

  • Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card
  • Photocopy of all supporting documents for your application

Remarks:

  • Successful applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.

 

 

 

It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
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