Module Details

Module Code: HOSP7026
Title: Contemporary Issues in Hosp.
Long Title: Contemporary Issues in Hosp.
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2018/19 ( January 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8110 - Hospitality
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module studies current and contemporary issues relevant to the hospitality sector. This module is delivered on an accelerated basis over 6 weeks.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Source data relevant to the current business climate in the hospitality and tourism industry
LO2 Source, review and analyse key hotel industry surveys and its application to current and future business trends
LO3 Identify current issues and challenges in the Internal Hospitality environment.
LO4 Evaluate the current issues in hotel operations and implications for Operations management
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Introduction to Environmentalism and Sustainabilty in Hospitality
Implementation of programmes in relation to waste, water, energy, sources of product (air miles), chemical use. Green Failte Awards Programmes and other structured initiatives.
Human Resources - Issue and Challenges
Current and emerging issues in Human Resource Management in the tourism and hospitality environment, Managing people in a hospitality work environment
Operations Management in Hospitality
Integration of Ops, Marketing and HR in hotel operations, current issues and trends in hospitality
Industry Analysis and Issues
Hospitality trends and latest statistics, Review of Hotel Industry Survey and tourism figures. Internal analysis of Hospitality businesses.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Hospitality issues and trends
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Integrated Project in conjunction with Hosp 7025 Hospitality Industry Applications
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
In Class Exam related to theory and practical applications studied in the module
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Contemporary issues - theory and application Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent reading of assigned material and research of information. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Application of Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_OHMGT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Hospitality Management 6 Mandatory
CR_OHOMA_7 Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management 6 Mandatory