The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM)

We at Regent College (RC) Further and Higher Education Division are committed to provide the highest quality of global education and training and among one of the major tools in modern studies is from ‘The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management’ (OTHM) which is an International Awarding Body. The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management was founded in 2003 as a professional membership body servicing the tourism and hospitality industry throughout the world. Because it is a thrust cum growth sector especially in the third world countries, the OTHM studies are becoming popular especially taking into account the availability in the job market.

Therefore, we at RC feel that on successful completion, students will build their successful career pathway. As a result, OTHM courses are market focused and at the RC, we teach and deliver them accordingly. Further, the OTHM courses are recognised as an Awarding Body by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (OFGUAL). OFGUAL is the new regulator of qualifications in England and currently operates as part of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).

We at the RC have chosen them i.e. OTHM as one of our major Course providers as we have built an enviable reputation for excellence based on global standards and integrity. We are known for the teaching by innovation and for the development of progressive, practical and multi-functional programmes of study. We encourage students to pursue academic goals in Hospitality and Tourism, as they will go back with UK professional qualifications. There are recommend courses for your graduate study or post graduate with OTHM. A major part of OTHM's and RC joint venture is to provide a track of professional management qualifications for students who wish to develop a career in the industry. OTHM offers 5 levels of Professional Qualifications in the area of Tourism and Hospitality. In 2007 six new 'stand alone' modules were introduced to add further training opportunities for students and individuals at work. The long term academic partners of OTHM, the London South Bank University have also signed an articulation agreement with OTHM that recognises the OTHM qualifications for entry into their BA (Hon’s) and Master's degree level. Additionally, recently the Post Graduate Diploma studies leads to the MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management or the MSc in International Tourism Management with the University of Hertfordshire. For international students who wish to do their graduation from a British University we would encourage you to start at Diploma level, as this will enable you to do your third year at a British University. The course fees are the following:

International Students: 

Home Students:

Transferring International Students:  (Fees to be decided on merit and progression)

English Language Support: If required for International Students £600 for six months of additional classes.

Course Structure or what OTHM students typically follow in their pattern of study:

• Year 1 - OTHM Introductory Certificate and OTHM Certificate
• Year 2 - OTHM Diploma
• Year 3 - OTHM Higher Diploma
• Year 4 - transfer to London South Bank University for final year of BSc Honour
  

OTHM Introductory Certificate:

Entry Requirements:

What will I learn and study?

• Understanding the Global Environment
• The structure of the Hospitality Industry
• The Hospitality Industry
• Tourism in Action
• Working in the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry

How will I be assessed and get structured?

Firstly, you will have to write a project with the guidance of your tutors and then you will take a multiple choice on-line examination.
Further study or scope of learning
Satisfactory completion of the Introductory Certificate will enable you to progress to the next higher level, the OTHM Certificate which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track. On successful completion of the Introductory Certificate, you are allowed to progress to the OTHM Certificate which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track to higher levels.

OTHM Certificate:

Entry Requirements:

OTHM Introductory Certificate or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:

• 5 GCSE's at C+ or 5 O' levels or
• Equivalent academic qualifications or
• Mature students with at least 5 year’s relevant experience

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English i.e. foreign students – IELTS score of 5.0 and above or proof of English medium studies.

What will I learn or academically attain?

• Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
• Introduction to the Business Environment
• Introduction to Business Communication and Customer Care
• Introduction to Business and Finance

How will I be assessed for further progression?

The OTHM Certificate is assessed by four three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners.

Further study towards the progression track: Satisfactory completion of the Certificate allows you to progress to the OTHM Diploma, which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track of progression.

OTHM Diploma:

Entry Requirements:

OTHM Certificate or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:

• Level or equivalent and 18 years and above for International students.
• Qualification equivalent to OTHM Certificate or
• Mature students with a minimum of 8 year's experience including 3 year's management experience (mainly for home students).

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English, i.e. IELTS score of 5.0 and above.

What will I learn and academically gain?

• Tourism Marketing and Management
• Hospitality Marketing and Management
• Human Resource Management
• Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
• Financial Management and Information Systems
• Customer Relations and the Business Environment

How will I be assessed for progression?

The OTHM Diploma is assessed by six three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners.

Further study towards the progression track: Satisfactory completion of the Diploma allows you to progress to the OTHM Higher Diploma, which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track.

OTHM Higher Diploma:

Entry Requirements

• Qualification equivalent to OTHM Diploma or
• 1st Degree or HND/HNC or equivalent

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English – international students may require an English language tests and your IELTS score of 5.0 and above if this is your starting point having received exemptions from OTHM.

What will I learn and academically progress?

• Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality
• International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment
• Corporate Business Strategy and Finance
• Management Information Systems
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Project: Operations Management in the Business Environment

How will I be assessed?

Further Study

The OTHM Higher Diploma (OTHMHD) gives direct entry to the final year of London South Bank University's BSc (Honours) in Tourism and Hospitality.

In exceptional cases, students successfully completing the Higher Diploma OTHM and have at least two year’s management experience in the tourism and hospitality industry will be eligible to apply for direct entry into LSBU’s MSc programme in Tourism and Hospitality.

We wish all students of RC inducted to educational programme of OTHM to have successful meaningful study in what can be stated as academia in its factual modern technical form. All these courses OTHM prepares you for with RC are both rather practical and career oriented. Hence, RC welcomes to your future goals in this sector of studies.

In conclusion, it should be noted by students that we expect you to do well in your examinations and as you have hopefully, been doing and pass with flying colours. The Lecturers at the RC will prepare you well in your studies for this. However, students must remember that you are allowed to re-sit your exams once i.e. appear twice if need be in total. In the unlikely event, if any student fails even after a re-sit, he or she will not remain RC’s pupil. Whilst we state this, it should be noted that RC policy is to ensure that you succeed and we always endeavour for our student’s academic excellence in a warm caring environment.

OTHM Post Graduate Level 7:

The course fees are the following:
International Students: 

Home Students: