Module Details

Module Code: HOSP7013
Title: Hospitality Property Mgmt.
Long Title: Hospitality Property Mgmt.
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the student to the theoretical and practical matters associated with the provision of buildings for hospitality.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the five stages in the building development process.
LO2 Analyse how effective building performance meets operational needs and enhances the guest experience.
LO3 Identify the different spheres of Property Management and the roles and responsibilities associated with these.
LO4 Outline the aims and scope of maintenance services in property management.
LO5 Evaluate how good building design supports effective environmental management practices in hospitality.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Customer, Workforce and Organisation
The Customer as a resource to be managed, the impact of human resources on service operations, operational relationships.
The Building Development Process
Concept, Planning,Legal requirements, Construction, Operations, Asset Management, Interior Design.
Building design and environmental management.
Environmental impact of buildings, sustainable building design, waste, energy, water, indoor environment.
Maintenance Services
Developing a maintenance policy, Maintenance systems and their control, Waste disposal, Pest control. Standards (BSI, BEAB, The Design Council etc)
The spheres of Property Management
The purchasing process, sourcing supplies, costs and budgeting, risk management, contract services.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
In-class Test e.g. Building Development, Effective Building Performance, Roles and Responsibilities of Property Managers
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Application of Theory in a Practical Hospitality Environment e.g Report on a topic such as Interior Design, Environmental or Maintenance Systems.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Study Every Week 3.00 3
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stipanuk, D.. (2015), Hospitality Facilities Management and Design, 4th Edition. Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9780133767902].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_OHCMA_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Hospitality Management 3 Elective