Programme Overview

This hospitality management degree programme is designed to provide a strong vocational theme relevant for a wide range of employment sectors in the hospitality industry. Hospitality embraces a wide range of sectors including: contract catering, hotels, leisure (such as theatres and casinos), licensed retail (pubs and clubs), restaurants and welfare catering. Hospitality continues to be one of the largest growth industries. Its successful management depends on high quality business skills and the ability to provide consumer satisfaction. This programme aims to equip students with appropriate knowledge and understanding of hospitality and to develop their skills needed for employment or further study.

Programme Highlights

Our degrees develop vocationally relevant managerial skills needed for employment in the global tourism industry and the wider hospitality sector, so that you are well-prepared to meet the changing demands of society and the economy.

• Ranked 14 for Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management in 2018 for Guardian Subject League Table;
• Plymouth is renowned for high quality, internationally-leading education, research and innovation and ranked top 50 research university (Research Fortnight Research Power League Table 2014) ;
• 7 modules are assessed by assignments only;
• Offered different work placement opportunities, where possible, to enrich your RESUME;
• Gained integrated knowledge from two parts of the world, UK and HK;
• Blended learning mode during the COVID-19 pandemic: Face-to-face and online teaching by both Plymouth and local lecturers;
• Provided a valuable opportunity to take part in Plymouth Summer School and 3-month student exchange opportunities in Plymouth, UK;
• Graduates are highly recognised by employers and awarded a reputable and achievable UK Bachelor Degree and move up your career path anywhere in the world!

PROGRAMME Objectives

The programme aims to provide students with the opportunity to:

•  demonstrate knowledge and understanding of those disciplines relevant to hospitality management;
•  develop capabilities of analysis, synthesis and evaluation;
•  work effectively both as individuals and team members;
•  apply knowledge, understanding and skills to the solution of problems relevant to the hospitality industry;
•  communicate effectively;
•  apply appropriate practical and IT skills;
•  use technical and interpersonal skills and knowledge to propose and evaluate practical and theoretical
   solutions to complex problems in the core areas of hospitality;
•  recognise and value the centrality of the hospitality consumer;
•  identify the diversity that prevails within the hospitality industry in relation to stakeholders such as: hospitality
    consumers, hospitality employees, hospitality organizations, government and external agencies;
•  analyse and evaluate the defining characteristics of hospitality management as a phenomenon; and
•  be able to critically analyse and evaluate the business environment and its impact on the hospitality industry.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, graduates should be able to / have developed:

A. Knowledge and understanding

1. evaluate critically, from a strategic perspective, the interaction of hospitality systems within the business environment;
2. evaluate critically the complex interaction of the hospitality customer, the hospitality employee, and the hospitality resource;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the underpinning principles of business and the ability to apply them creatively;
4. apply learning and understanding of hospitality operations to meet the needs of society, industry and consumers for high quality, safe and innovative operations;
5. integrate subject specific knowledge and transferable skills to develop a specialism in depth, conduct a research investigation, and effectively report the findings.

B. Cognitive and intellectual skills

6. analyse new and/or abstract information and situations without guidance, using a range of appropriate techniques;
7. transform abstract information and concepts towards a given purpose;
8. critically evaluate evidence to support conclusions and/or recommendations, reviewing its reliability, validity and significance;
9. deal with contradictory information and identify reasons for contradictions;
10. be confident and flexible in defining complex problems and apply appropriate knowledge and skills to their solutions.

C. Key and transferable skills

11. transferable communication skills;
12. interpersonal and team working skills;
13. self-management and professional development skills;
14. ICT skills;
15. numeracy skills.

D. Employment related skills

16. problem solving and research methods skills;
17. understand a variety of common responses to gather relevant information;
18. learning skills (reflection/evaluation, synthesis).

E. Practical skills

19. presentation and oral communication skills;
20. written communication skills;
21. computer and Information Management Technology Skills.

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University of Plymouth 
英國普理茅斯大學

The University of Plymouth, which celebrates its 160th anniversary in 2022, is one of the UK’s most prominent and dynamic universities with an educational history dating back to 1862. The University of Plymouth was ranked 41st overall in The Guardian League Table 2022 UK universities ranking. Described by Times Higher Education as among the newly-emerging ‘modern global elite’, University of Plymouth is ranked inside the top 280 universities in the world, and 42nd in terms of those aged under 50.

The University of Plymouth is renowned for high quality, internationally-leading education, research and innovation.

With a mission to Advance Knowledge and Transform Lives, Plymouth is consistently rated amongst the top modern universities in the UK, with over two thirds of research rated as "world leading" or of "international quality" in the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2021. A three-time winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, the University continues to grow in stature and reputation.

It has a strong track record for teaching and learning excellence and has one of the highest numbers of National Teaching Fellows of any UK university. With over 19,000 students, and a further 9,500 studying for Plymouth degree at partner institutions in the UK and around the world, and over 135,000 alumni based in 135 countries around the globe pursuing their chosen careers globally, it has a growing global presence.

The mission of Plymouth Business School is to put business ready graduates on the path to a successful career and happy life. With a focus on learning by doing through live briefs, experiential education and students as active researchers the lecturers are dedicated to building resilience, decision making and leadership capabilities in our students.

Staff within the Tourism and Hospitality teaching team also undertake exciting and innovative research covering such subjects as: genocide heritage; tourism and crime prevention; tourism employability; and the development of tourism and heritage related narratives. Plymouth staff have also published articles in top-rated tourism journals such as the Annals of Tourism Research and Tourism Management.

The Guardian recently voted University of Plymouth as one of the top 29 providers of Hospitality, event & tourism courses in the UK

Plymouth has been ranked 29th by the Guardian University Guide 2022: League Table for Hospitality, Events and Tourism. The Complete University Guide 2022 ranked the programme 11th place out of 57 for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism.

Graduates of Hospitality Management in December 2017

More Programmes:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Business Management
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) International Tourism Management (Cruise)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Events Management 
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) International Tourism Management

ARTICULATION PATHWAY:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Branding and Event Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in International Live Entertainment and Event Management
• Master of Science Tourism and Hospitality Management

Programme Structure

The entire programme consists of 7 modules (20 credits each, except for Honours Project and Event Strategies, Planning and Design with 40 credits). Students who complete all modules (180 credits) will obtain Bachelor of Science (Honours) Hospitality Management. Under extenuating circumstances, students may be eligible to exit from the programme and obtain an ordinary degree, Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management, upon completion of 140 credits (40 credits at FHEQ level 5 and 100 credits at FHEQ level 6, or 60 credits at FHEQ level 5 and 80 credits at FHEQ level 6).

*Specialism modules may be delivered in weekday evenings and/or weekend daytime.

The above programme structure is intended for use as a guide to prospective students. HKU SPACE and University of Plymouth reserve the right to vary the structure.

Duration of Study

With full exemptions granted, students can complete the programme in 1.5 years. 

Teaching mode

University of Plymouth and HKU SPACE are jointly responsible for teaching various modules and delivering the honours project through consultations, tutorials and workshops. Plymouth lecturers will fly over to Hong Kong to deliver four modules face-to-face and one module online. Two modules will be taught solely by HKU SPACE teachers. Specialism modules may be taught in weekday evenings and/or weekend daytime. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, field trips (where possible), guest speaker talks, revision sessions and individual/group projects. 

Assessment

All coursework of the programme will be conducted in English.

The mode of assessment is different from module to module but will be generally based on a combination of coursework (including assignments and tests/ projects). Throughout the programme, students will be assessed by a combination of:

• Report Writing
• Case-study assignments
• Oral presentation
• Project
• Tests (open/closed book) - if applicable

On Campus Transfer

Overseas study opportunities for a full semester will be available for several students to study in Plymouth with all Hong Kong credits being counted toward the qualification. No additional tuition fees will be applied. Financial subsidies and accommodation may be arranged for students if needed.  

Teaching Staff

• Programme Leaders 

  PARKMAN, Richard (Plymouth)	BSc; PgCert (Post compulsory education); MSc
  LEUNG, Solange (HKU SPACE)	BScoSc (Hons) HK; MSc Surrey; CHE; D.HTM

• Teaching Staff - University of Plymouth

  AGGETT, Mandy

  HND, BSc (Hons), PGCE, MSc Plymouth

  CHEN, Xiazhao	PhD; MSc; BA
  FINN, Kristin	PhD; MSc; BSc (Hons); PGCAP
  HINE, Catherine	BA, MSc Wales
  KELLY, Christina	PhD; MSc; BSc (Hons); PGCert
  LIM, Wai Mun	BA NUS; MBA Leicester; PgCert (Learning and Teaching in Higher Education), PhD Plymouth
  SHEPHERD. Derek	MSc (by thesis); BSc
  TANYA, Bellingham	MSc; BSc
  TRIPATHI, Smita	PhD; MBA; MPhil

• Teaching Staff - HKU SPACE

  CHAN, Alan	Dip (Sociology); Dip (Marketing Management); MBA
  CHEUNG, Joanna	Doctor of Philosophy HKU; Graduate Diploma (Recreation and Sports Management); MBA; BSc
  HO, Eugenia	B Commerce; MS
  LI, Wyn	MSc; BBA
  NARWANI, Sangeeta	MBA; DBA
  NGAN, June	BA(Hons); MSc
  POON, Priscilla	Cert (China Studies); Cert (Executive Development for Tourism); MSc; D.HTM
  YAU, Kenneth	MSc; BComm

Award

This bachelor programme confers offshore degrees carrying the same academic status and recognition as that offered to University of Plymouth’s on-campus graduates.

Students are expected to graduate from the registered programme of study upon satisfactory completion of all stated modules and the honours project, and they will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Hospitality Management from University of Plymouth.

Work Placement

Students will have opportunities to voluntarily participate in various tourism, hospitality and event job placements in Hong Kong in order to gain more exposure and polish their customer service skills. Previous student worked for Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Clockenflap,  Musical Festival, Hong Kong Cyclothon etc. 

Career Opportunities

Our programmes are designed with the vision of developing high-calibre tourism, hospitality, cruise and event managers with an international perspective. Each course is designed to produce graduates who have the skills to function and communicate in the exciting industry, one of the world’s fastest growing fields. Learning is enriched through a wide range of activities, in particular professional talks, case study discussions and field trips which blend business management perspectives with local insight. Graduates can also consider working in service industries that appreciate their transferable management skills and aptitude developed from the programmes.

Further Studies

Upon graduation, students will have developed independent thinking skills, critical analysis of current hospitality and tourism management knowledge. Honours degree students will have undertaken a final-year project which includes data collection and analysis, therefore, students will be well-equipped with research skills necessary for further studies. Graduates with second-class honours are eligible to apply for the Master of Science Tourism and Hospitality Management programme, in collaboration with University of Plymouth at HKU SPACE (Full time: 12 months; Part time: 18 months), and they can enjoy 10% alumni discount on tuition fee.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee* for the 2025/26 academic year is HK$110,250, payable over three semesters. The fees for textbook, re-submission of assessments, and repeating the studies for each module of study are not included

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

Financial Assistance Schemes

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Hospitality Management programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ). Programme titles and respective validity periods of the accreditation status are at https://www.hkqr.gov.hk/HKQRPRD/web/hkqr-en/. Full-time students are eligible to apply for Hong Kong government grants and low-interest loans, i.e. Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and Non-means tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS). For details, please refer to www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo.

Scholarships and Bursaries 

Rudy Choy Educational Fund Scholarships (Subject to availability)

Two scholarships will be awarded by the Rudy Choy Educational Fund under SKAL International Hong Kong to new Tourism, Hospitality and Cruise Management students with outstanding achievements in their Higher Diploma studies in HKU SPACE Community College/ HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College. Each scholarship is worth HK$10,000.

IC Scholarship 

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Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:

Since the teaching of the additional module(s) will start in mid-June, students who are required to take additional module(s) need to apply the programme BY MAY 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Progression Path