BA (Hons) International Tourism Management with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at the University of Derby

This module will introduce you to the academic skills needed for study at undergraduate level, and enable you to plan for both your future study and your career. The focus of the module is developing the analytical and critical skills essential to studying humanities and social science subjects at degree level.

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Through exploring sources of law and the impact of international influences, you will examine the relationship between law, morality and justice. You will examine the differences between civil and criminal law and process and liability and consider how different elements of the legal system interact with each other. This module equips you with an understanding of the English legal system and its influences. Through exploring sources of law and the impact of international influences, you will examine the relationship between law, morality and justice. You will examine the differences between civil and criminal law and process and liability and consider how different elements of the legal syst

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The module draws on developments in a broad range of areas in the local to the global arena, to enable students to make sense of real-world problems through developing awareness of what is reported in the news and how it influences public perceptions. Module content The module will explore what ‘news’ is, the types of news, sources and voices, and develop student senses of commercial and social awareness, which are critical aptitudes for all graduate career destinations. The module will also consider global perspectives and explore Western-centric narratives, online (mis)information and media diversity, as well as consider what can be regarded credible sources of information in the age of hy

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This module provides you with an introduction to the study of societies and cultures. It is intended to encourage an understanding of core sociological theories, and is designed to develop your appreciation of how we evaluate the social world and understand the societies and cultures we live and work in. Module learning outcomes On successful completion of the module, you will be able to: Explore an aspect of society using more than one sociological perspective Compare and evaluate different social theories Module content The module emphasises core sociological theoretical perspectives. The module provides a tour of influential key thinkers that have made their stamp on the discipline, such

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This module will introduce you to policy issues and approaches to politics that will help you make sense of the world around you and inform your understanding of society as you pursue your degree at undergraduate level. Politics is the study of competing interests within society and how these conflicts are communicated and resolved. In short it is about how lives connect, and our needs are met and how power is understood and shared from local to national, international and global levels, including through the United Nations. Many of the immense social and environmental challenges we see today are arguably linked to failures in politics, and policy reforms not yet taken. Module learning outco

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If you don’t already have a GCSE or Functional Skills qualification in this subject, completion of this module will enable progression onto the undergraduate programme.

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If you don’t already have a GCSE or Functional Skills qualification in this subject, completion of this module will enable progression onto the undergraduate programme. The course covers statistics and probability, number work, geometry, algebra and graphs.

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This module introduces organisational behaviour (OB) theory and research to help you gain an understanding of the range of individual, group and organisational factors which can influence the way that employees behave in the workplace. You will practice applying the theory to case study organisations to explore how it can be used as an analytical tool to gain a clearer understanding of the complex causes of workplace behaviour in order to develop effective management interventions.

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Project planning and management are key aspects of service industries designed to create viable opportunities for business development ideas and visions for growth. The acquisition of skills, knowledge, and attitudes to facilitate the design, development, and evaluation of projects plans is therefore critical. It will also encourage the design and development of unique products and services, business facilities, delivery processes and procedures. Operational schedules, processes and procedures, marketing practices and techniques, resources utilisation plans, and project execution will be examined. The application of relevant theoretical models and technical tools will be analysed. Project ev

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This module investigates ways to achieve a sustainable future for tourism destinations and explores the role tourism plays in societies. Tourism affects local communities in economic, social and environmental terms. This module explores the relationship between tourism and society, using theoretical models and case studies. The module proposes an innovative approach to understanding tourism by considering how destination image and visitor motivation can affect the future behaviour of consumers. Students are encouraged to reflect on tourism’s positive societal outcomes to evaluate how we can adapt and change tourism to build a more sustainable future.

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This module will examine the environment that visitor economy businesses operate within. You will assess the different sectors of the visitor economy: tourism, hospitality, events and the current external environment, including, micro and macro environments and the internal environment. This module enables students to develop the broad base knowledge that will inform their future progression within their chosen subject area.

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The experience economy is often confused with the service economy, but experiences are a distinct economic offering, as different from services as services are from goods. Consumers are spending less money on buying things, and more on doing things and this trend is fuelling a fourth economic revolution. In today’s service economy, many companies design experiences around their traditional offerings. To be successful and achieve the benefits of staging experiences they must be purposely and thoughtfully designed with a focus on creating and consuming experiential value. The purpose of this module is to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the principles and prac

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Tourism, hospitality and events industries are affected by economic, social and environmental factors which impact upon growth as both an industry and as a phenomenon. Understanding and analysing this phenomenon can help towards developing an effective approach in impartial and logical decision making and problem solving. This module investigates the contemporary phenomena that shapes tourism, hospitality and events management at both local and global levels using theoretical discussions and case studies. Through group debate and seminar discussion, the module explores the nature of what constitutes success within these industries, and how this has can continue to shift from purely economic

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This module will explore the role that social enterprises and social entrepreneurship contribute to the economy and the attainment of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The global financial crash of 2008, the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, the rising cost of living, poor regard for social values and the failure of many policies aimed at social inclusion and cohesion, signal the increasing need for a way of doing business that promotes social justice and equality. Social enterprises offer an alternative to charitable action and government intervention to address injustices in society. Social enterprises can be distinguished from traditional ‘for-profit’ enterprise

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This module uses case studies to develop an in-depth appreciation of destination management, planning and policy formulation. This module will allow students to explore and identify the fundamental principles of destination management, from auditing human and natural resources with the view of sustainably managing attractions, through to evaluating emerging markets which are trending internationally. This knowledge will be used to evaluate public and private policy which contributes towards shaping a successful, diverse and sustainable tourism industry.

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In the current global economic environment, there is a pressing need for you to learn how to manage in dynamic, uncertain, rapidly changing and entrepreneurial environments. The aim of the module is to develop an entrepreneurial mind-set whether you decide to start your own business in the future or to be an enterprising employee within an organisation. You will develop skills and a way of thinking that inspires, challenges and enables you to find innovative solutions, create opportunities, develop innovative product or services capable of attracting investments from entrepreneurial communities in the UK and globally. You will have the opportunity to reflect on a variety of activities from w

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Modern day businesses depend upon good marketing research to inform decision making in a number of areas from product design and innovation to understanding customer needs and wants. Increasingly organisations are trying to delve deeper into the mind sets of their customers in order to develop products and services which will give them a competitive edge. In this module you learn how to design and carry out research at this deeper level and this will equip you with relevant skills which employers are seeking. The module has been designed after research and consultation with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and with business representatives to ensure it is relevant for meeting the needs o

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Tourism is a generic term that covers a broad continuum of leisure and business opportunities that range from package holidays for the masses through to special interest breaks for segmented markets. Twenty-first-century managers of commercial and public sector tourism organisations need to appreciate the post-modern and dynamic society in which they operate and must be able to respond within domestic and global contexts. This module explores these shifting paradigms and discusses the dichotomy of this increasingly fragmenting industry. Increasingly, consumers are becoming drawn to alternatives that offer value-for-money with enhanced flexibility. A range of contemporary debates within the l

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In this module students will develop and apply their knowledge and understanding of the factors to be considered in the design and maintenance of facilities, décor, equipment and furnishings. Facilities and Venues include: storage areas; food preparation and production areas; food and drink service areas; lobby; back offices; lounge; guest rooms; conference and banqueting areas; outside and leisure facilities. This module focuses on the factors to be considered in the design, layout, décor, furnishings and equipment in operational areas and support for the health and wellbeing of guests. In an increasingly competitive market, the need to be able to evaluate and select appropriate venues, fac

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In this module students will learn about the process of menu design, development and sensory evaluation. Students will then be able to apply brand management principles to products and menu design. Students will engage in a series of menu, product and sensory evaluation presentations and discussions. Students will evaluate theoretical discussion of the processes involved in menu design and sensory evaluation using academic, scientific and industrial principles. This will be supported with the use of innovative and contemporary examples from industry.

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This module will equip you with the skills needed to evaluate the financial data used to produce company financial statements. You will learn the importance of choosing the correct form of finance for a given business. You will gain an appreciation of the value of corporate governance and the responsibility of good managers to wider stakeholders in the business. Without good management control and coordination of financial resources, businesses frequently fail to meet their potential. You will study common pitfalls in performance management and how to avoid them. This module will equip you with key skills, such as the ability to understand, analyse and interpret financial, management and non

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This module develops key skills for your future employment in business - the ability to perform descriptive and predictive analytics and the skills to interpret and communicate the results of data analytics. These are key skills required by the Chartered Management Institute. The skill base developed gives you the confidence and experience to prepare an analysis of real data to inform business decisions, understand the use of AI in business and learn to predict the future using machine learning, and underpin appropriate business strategies. These skills also prepare you for evidenced based analysis required in other modules within your programme including finance, marketing and strategy. Dur

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A supply chain is the network of all the individuals, organisations, resources, activities and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product, from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer, through to its eventual delivery to the end user. In fact, with environmental pressure, this has been increased to include the return of packaging in some cases. As supply chains have become increasingly complex and global in recent years, there has been an increasing focus on sustainability. Globalisation has meant that that few products are manufactured in national markets: they are outsourced and manufactured in developing nations, particularly in South East Asi

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Being creative can be thought of as coming up with new and original ideas, whereas innovation can be defined as the development and application of these new ideas to develop new opportunities, create original products and services and to solve problems. Both of these activities are necessary for the innovation funnel to be successful. In this hands-on module, you will discover how to generate new and creative ideas, and how to develop innovative products and services out of those ideas. Crucially, this may mean looking to other areas and subjects for inspiration and progress. To do all this, you will have the opportunity to work with other students on a real business problem, finding out you

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This module will give you the tools, techniques and theory behind how digital marketing works within a business environment. During this module you will learn about best practice and key elements of managing digital marketing in an ‘always on’ 24/7 environment. You will learn how to audit and evaluate competitors’ digital footprints as well as understand how to gain consumer insights using digital techniques. Your assessment is coursework-based, designed to provide practical life and employment skills, developing an outline digital marketing plan. This assessment will contribute towards key skills sought by employers, including: evaluation, understanding of digital tools, presentation and bu

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This module forms part of the industry placement year typically completed between the second and final stage of a degree programme. Students undertaking this module will negotiate a contract of learning with the module leader and the placement provider. This will be a written agreement dated and signed by both parties. Those students who successfully achieve the module will have the credits awarded on their academic transcript.

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This module studies the global business using a combined strategic and economic approach. As part of this module, you will explore the recent major global economic shifts and analyse current international business events. You will study the key theoretical underpinnings, trends and challenges of international trade and foreign direct investment. You will analyse the importance of government and institutions in controlling/regulating international business behaviour. This will allow you to consider the long-term sustainability of businesses in the ever-changing, and often hostile, global business environment and help you understand the critical role played by strategic management. You will le

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In today’s increasingly competitive environment a wide range of tourism organisations including SMEs use and deploy technology to create competitive advantages and increase the value of their provision. This trend is all too evident in the tourism industry as local, regional and national organisations recognise the multitude of benefits derived from using ICTs. The information is the lifeblood of tourism and the platforms which are now used to access and interact with the information change the way we engage with tourism.

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This module gives you the opportunity to make a personal choice regarding the topic and format of your study. You may wish to extend aspects of your final and previous year subjects to more depth along with refining your research skills by means of a traditional research project. Alternatively you may choose to examine a business situation in depth, develop a creative advertising campaign or develop a marketing plan with ideas for creative execution. You could analyse and test the theories, principles and concepts addressed in the classroom environment in the reality of a private, public or community sector organisation by means of a pathway related report. The independent study is an indivi

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This module considers the current debates in sustainable planning in tourism and further explores the argument that, whilst sustainable planning has existed within tourism for a number of years, there is still sporadic evidence as to where it has been generically adopted on an international scale. This suggests that the future of sustainability within tourism is based around two core foundations. Firstly, a generic approach to sustainable tourism planning globally is less achievable, and that creating bespoke sustainable initiatives based on the environmental, economic and social factors present in a specific destination, site and organisation may be more of a successful method. Secondly, th

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This module explores multifaceted aspects of consumer behaviour and is informed by a range of disciplines including sociology and psychology. Students will evaluate theories and concepts of consumer behaviour and critically analyse the nature, characteristics, needs and expectations of different consumers within their sector. Theoretical insight will be gained from a range of disciplines and used to develop and justify appropriate responses to issues of consumption.

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This module is about the concepts of Leadership and Management. It explores the similarities and differences in the roles and responsibilities of leaders and managers in the workplace and the development of leadership theoretical approaches as well as the practical application of these within organisations. You will analyse the skills and competencies of effective organisational leaders and examine alternative methods of leadership development to enhance these. Module learning outcomes Critically evaluate the definition, roles and responsibilities of leadership and management in modern contexts Assess alternative theoretical approaches to leadership and management and their relevance within

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This module explores a range of contemporary employment issues that cover individual and collective aspects in organisations. Theoretical perspectives such as unitarism and pluralism, are all components of the module. The employment relationship has been evolving with the development of emerging technologies and a wider use of contracts and types of employment. Employment Relations studies the interactions and behaviours of the different parties within the workplace and their respective, sometimes diverse interests. Within the employment relationship there are those who work, those who employ them and those who have some impact on the workplace. As the role of Trade Unions and industrial act

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This module seeks to develop your understanding of the emerging area of international entrepreneurship and how you can apply that knowledge in a real life situation. In recent years, international business and entrepreneurship have been coalescing into a single cognate area that is now becoming regarded as cohesive in its own right. Trading blocs such as the EU have placed emphasis on entrepreneurship as an engine of economic growth and the trend towards greater international involvement of SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) is accelerated by technological advances. At the same time, globalisation has prompted the re-emergence of local cultures which influence the growth of entreprene

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