1. Leadership

The module allows the student to explore the role of leadership within organizations and workplaces, with an emphasis on the tourism and hospitality industries, including both the practical and theoretical aspects of leadership and how the concept is changing over time. It also provides an introduction to leadership theories and techniques so that students can review the key elements of leadership and its use for different circumstances.

2. Festivals and Event Tourism

This module allows students to examine the importance of festivals and event tourism in relation to a tourist destination’s policy and planning strategies. This will determine the value of events to the tourism industry. The module will also examine the evolution of event tourism, and discuss the authenticity dilemma of event tourism with particular reference to festivals and festival tourism.

3. English for Academic Purposes

This module focuses on the academic English language content and skills which students need to master in order to study successfully. Students will receive input on academic vocabulary, academic writing skills, giving presentations and developing critical thinking and research skills. Students will be exposed to a range of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, group discussions, pair work, watching videos and listening activities. This module is interactive in nature and students are expected to take an active part in classroom activities. Students will be expected to study outside of class time and show initiativein this area and focus on developing their individual language and academic skills.

4. Cruise Operations Continuity Planning

This module considers the complex issues associated to managing change, evaluating risk and ensuring continuity for cruise operations.  In order to achieve this, a critical appraisal of contemporary industry issues is undertaken. Thereafter, the module uses individual case study work centred on a cruise operation to enable students to apply their understanding of business continuity planning to a realistic problem.

5. Research Methods (pre-requisite module for "Honours Project")

This module investigates the potential contributions of different disciplines and approaches that help to explain the nature of businesses and the way in which they operate. The module examines the research methods used in investigations that focus on managing businesses, customers and target audiences

6. Crime and Sustainable Tourism 

This module focuses on two contemporary tourism topics – crime and sustainable tourism. Included are the relationships between tourism and the environment and the principles, approaches and pitfalls to sustainable tourism management in an international context. The module generally focuses on tourists and the tourism industry, and the relationships between these and crime.
Specifically, this module aims to evaluate the contribution and impacts of tourism in social, environmental, political, cultural and other terms; to appreciate the ethical issues associated with tourism development, the importance and implications of sustainable approaches to tourism and issues associated with policies and practice in tourism management; and to develop an understanding of the relationships between tourism and crime.

7. Honours Project (divided into 2 parts) 

The student integrates subject specific knowledge and skills to develop a specialist area of knowledge in depth and conducts their own research investigation and reports their findings with some guided supervision. This module aims to give the student an opportunity to develop a topic relevant to their programme of study in depth. It also enables a student to show their ability to integrate a range of knowledge and skills in tackling their project topic, whilst giving a student the experience of taking control of a major live assignment.

8. Business Strategy and Consultancy for the Tourism, Hospitality & Events Sectors

This module focuses on exploring and understanding a range of theoretical approaches to developing strategies for businesses in the tourism,hospitality and events (THE) sectors and applying these principles to a live consultancy project. The learner is provided with the opportunity to gain experience of working with a business in THE industries on a consultancy basis, either in a research or strategic development setting. Learners will engage with a client business to mutually identify a suitable project and develop findings and guidelines to inform a new strategic direction.

Except for the Honours Project, each module consists of both Block Teaching Week and Tutorial weeks, lasting for approximately 2 months. 

Block Teaching Week (Consecutive four-day lecture, subject to change)

Thurs & Fri : 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat : 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sun :10:00 am - 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tutorial Weeks (Right after the Block Teaching Week, one or two days per week, subject to change)

Any Mon – Fri : 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For Honour Project, it consists of 30-hour lecture, 12-hour tutorial and many face-to-face and online consultation sessions. Students will be supervised by Plymouth University lecturers over a period of approximately 8 months.

Applicants shall: 

1. hold an Advanced Diploma / Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management / Tourism and Marketing Management / M.I.C.E. and Event Management awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE;

OR

2. A.(i) hold an Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree /Higher Diploma in Tourism 
       Management granted by a recognised institution; 
       OR
       (ii) hold an Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree /Higher Diploma in other related
       disciplines such as Business, Marketing, Management, Leisure, and Recreation Studies
       granted by a recognized institution;  

    and

    B.   Provide evidence of English proficiency such as :
          (a) HKCEE English Language at Level  2; OR
          (b) HKCEE English Language (Syllabus B) at Grade E (Grade C in the case of 
          English Language(Syllabus A)); OR
         (c) HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 2; ;  OR
         (d) an overall band of 6.0 or above in the IELTS ; OR
         (e) a score of 500 in the paper-based TOEFL or a score of 173 in the computer-
          based TOEFL and a score of 4.5 in Test of Written English.       

OR

3. have a degree of other disciplines. 

Applicants from (2) and (3) may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants from (2Aii) and (3) may be required to take and pass additional modules based on individual merit before the start of the programme.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

	Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Bachelor of Science (Honours) Tourism Management This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [5])

Online Application Apply Now

Application Form Application Form

Specific application form for this programme can be obtained from any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, or you may download the form from this website.

All applications must be accompanied by:

1. a completed Application Form;
2. certified true copies of both the academic awards and transcripts
3. Testimonials or other documentary proof of the applicant's working experience;
4. Certified true copies of A-level /GSE A-level (if applicable) or HKCEE / GSE result
5. Certified true copies of IELTS result (if applicable)
6. Copy of applicant's HK identity card
7. 1 recent passport sized color photo (For HKUSPACE Lifelong Learner card)
8. a non-refundable application fee of HK$150

Note: When submitting your application in person at any of the HKU SPACE offices, please bring along the originals of your educational certificates / transcripts and documentary proof of working experience for certification. One set of hard copy of (2) to (6) will be collected and the original materials will be returned immediately upon certification by HKU SPACE staff.

All fees paid are NOT refundable, unless a course is over-subscribed or cancelled.

Course Fees: HK$105,000 will be paid in 4 terms ( (Required textbooks are not included in this fee))

*Modules taught by HKU SPACE lecturers: HK$5,800 per module
+Modules co-taught by Plymouth University and HKU SPACE lecturers: HK$14,600 per module (Honours project = 2  modules)

Please note that the fees quoted above apply only to Term 1 modules. These fees may be subject to revisions even after a student is admitted to this programme. Fees for the following terms will be advised when you enroll on subsequent modules.

Separate fees will be payable for re-sitting the examination, re-submitting course work and repeating the studies for each module of study.

The tuition fee is reviewed annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

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