CTH Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management Level 5 Introduction: The Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management aims to provide an understanding of the managerial, decision making and leadership aspects of the international tourism industry. In addition it is also designed to develop the independent research skills which will be required when working as a senior manager in the industry. Programme Structure: There are four semesters in this programme. Students need to pass all the units for the successful completion of this programme. Semester Plan: Semester 01 Tour operations English Language for Academic Purpose International Business Communication Semester 02 Strategic Management Management Accounting English Language for Academic Purpose Semester 03 Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management Human Resource Management International Business Communication Semester 04 Management Research Report International Business Communication Duration: 01 Year (Full Time) Fee: (Without assessment/examinations) International Students: £4500 Local Students: £3500 Assessment: Various methods are applied- assignments, presentations and research activities which are externally assessed by the CTH (UK) Main Intakes: Jan, April, June & September Scholarship: £500 Available for brilliant students with marks 70% or above, varies course to course Entry Requirements: English language competence: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent CTH Diploma or 2 years Bachelors degree or equivalent or any equivalent qualification related to Hotel Management with at least 2 years work experience in the tourism or hospitality industry. IELTS 5.5/PTE 43-51/TOEFL iBT 62-76 or equivalent is required where English is not your first language. All students applying for this programme must show evidence of having taken a recognised secure English language test and achieved a minimum of CEFR level B1 (IELTS 4.0) in all four components - reading, writing, listening and speaking. Progression: the student to apply for direct entry to final year of Bachelors degree programmes.