Faculty of Business & Law Tourism, Events and Hospitality Management Foundation Degree Network PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION 2017-2018 This document provides a concise summary of the main features of the course(s) & associated award(s) offered through this Programme Specification, and includes the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if she/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programme’s relationship to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements may be found in the dedicated student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Page 1 of 151 Versioning of Programme Specification This programme specification is valid for the period of approval confirmed at the time of the approval/last review event and relates to provision approved at that point. Programme specifications are updated on an annual basis to include modifications approved through the University’s quality assurance processes. This version provides a description of the programme as approved for the academic session indicated in section 3 of the following table. 1 Date of initial Approval or last review: June 2012 2 Effective date of Approved/Reviewed Programme Specification: September 2012 – August 2017 3 This Version effective from: September 2017 4 Version number: 2012/ Version 6 Modifications to Programme Specification Modifications to the programme specification since approval/ last review, and the cohort of students affected by the change, are listed in Section H (Log of Modifications) at the back of the document. Cross Referencing of Programme Specifications The following Award Programme Specification elements of N/A N/A provision included in this document is/ are also included in the following programme specifications Amendments made to provision listed in this table, must also be reflected in the relevant programme specifications listed above 0 Brief Overview (i) Brief Descriptive Summary The foundation degree suite of courses is designed for students who wish to enter into management careers in the Events, Tourism, and Hospitality or Spa sectors. Each course is designed to provide students with a thorough grasp of the key management challenges (for example finance, marketing, human resources) as well as the organisational issues and specialist knowledge required for the chosen industry sector. In addition, a strong vocational element is built into the courses via the two dedicated work based units. The programme is located in the School of Tourism, Events & Hospitality Management, Faculty of Business & Law. (ii) Articulation of Graduate Prospects The Events, Tourism, Hospitality or Spa industries are flourishing and the management of these sectors has become increasingly important. Foundation Degree graduates would be expected to gain employment in a range of sectors linked to the Events, Tourism, and Hospitality or Spa industries. General Information 1 Overarching Programme Tourism, Events and Hospitality Management Foundation Specification Title Degree Network 2 Final award(s)/title(s) • FDA Event Management (Discontinued – last intake September 2016) • FDA Spa Management Discontinued – last intake September 2016 • FDA Travel and Tourism Management • FDSc Hospitality Management (Discontinued 2014) Page 2 of 151 3 Combined Honours • Subject(s): N/A Subject(s)offered through the • Final Awards: N/A programme specification together with associated final award(s) 4 Interim exit award(s)/title(s) • Cert. HE Event Management • Cert. HE Spa Management • Cert. HE Travel and Tourism Management • Cert. HE Hospitality Management 5 Mode(s) • FDA Event Management (Full Time – 2 Years) • FDA Spa Management (Full Time – 2 Years) • FDA Travel and Tourism Management (Full Time – 2 Years) • FDSc Hospitality Management (Full Time – 2 Years) 6 FHEQ position of final award(s) Certificate (Level 4)* Intermediate (Level 5)* 7 Awarding institution Manchester Metropolitan University 8 Teaching institution(s) • FDA Spa Management – Trafford College (Discontinued – last intake September 2016) • FDA Event Management – The Manchester College, (Discontinued – last intake September 2016 for Macclesfield College, South Cheshire College only) • FDA Travel and Tourism Management – The Manchester College, (Discontinued – last intake September 2016 for South Cheshire College, Macclesfield College only. Mid Cheshire College on teach out stage with final year 2017-2018) • FDSc Hospitality Management – South Cheshire College (Discontinued 2014) 9 Relationship with Foundation Students who have completed the Foundation Year Year incorporating the Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management unit, taught by Manchester Met department staff, may progress onto the FdA Spa Management Programme. Administrative Details 10 Home Department/ School/ School of Tourism, Events & Hospitality Management Institute 11 Home Faculty Faculty of Business & Law 12 UCAS code(s) N/A Collaborative Arrangements (where relevant) 13 Approved Collaborative Partner Name Type of Collaborative partner(s) Partnership • The Manchester College External Validation • Macclesfield College • South Cheshire College • Mid Cheshire College • Trafford College 14 Other Approved Academic Partner Name Type of Academic Partnership(s) Partnership N/A N/A Page 3 of 151 Approval Status 15 Date, outcome and period of (i) Latest review/approval approval for most recent • FDA Event Management - 2009 Manchester Met review/ approval • FDA Spa Management – May 2011 • FDA Travel and Tourism Management – EQAL2011 • FDSc Hospitality Management – EQAL 2011 • Review June 2012 (ii) Major Modifications to Programme Specification N/A 16 Next Scheduled Review Date: 2017/18 17 PS/1 effective date: September 2012 External References/Relationships 18 QAA Benchmark Statement(s) Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism 2008 QAA 2010 Foundation Degree Subject Benchmark Statement 19 PSRB(s) associated with final N/A award of any route within the programme specification 20 Date, outcome and period of N/A approval of last PSRB approval(s) Programme Information 21 University and Programme Educational Aims (i) University Educational Aims • To develop flexible approaches to programme delivery and student support which reflect the needs and expectations of our students. • To provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment which will enable success for all learners. • To encourage the development of students’ intellectual and imaginative powers, creativity, independence, critical self-awareness, imagination and skills that will enhance global employment opportunities on graduation in all programmes. • To establish a culture of constant improvement in learning, teaching and assessment that is anticipatory, enabling, supportive, rewarding and fully aligned with the University’s vision and strategic objectives. • To provide a learning experience that is informed by research, scholarship, reflective practice and engagement with industry and the professions. (ii) Programme Educational Aims The aims of the foundation degree network programmes are to: • Offer opportunities to students who wish to pursue managerial careers in the event / hospitality / tourism / spa industry and who are capable of benefiting from the experience. • Assist students to realise their potential by providing a challenging and appropriately resourced learning environment. • Enable students to develop those intellectual, vocational and personal skills relevant to further learning challenges and to management careers in the event / hospitality / tourism / spa industry. • Produce high calibre graduates capable of successful management careers in the Events/hospitality/tourism/spa industry. Page 4 of 151 22 Final Learning outcomes Manchester Met Educational Outcomes On successful completion of their course of study Manchester Met graduates will be able to: • apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts • demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by initiative, creativity, motivation and self-management • express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT • develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives • manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action • find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources • articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary field Programme Specific Outcomes (i) Final Award Learning Outcomes The aims of the FDA Event Management foundation degree are to: • examine, appreciate and evaluate the academic nature of the subject • examine, evaluate and simulate the vocational dimension of the subject with a view to maximising employability • analyse and evaluate the environmental context of the event industry in particular its need for responsible and sustainable management • develop the relevant and industry specific key skills needed to manage events in a range of contexts that include leisure, tourism and sport • explore the nature of the research process in an academic and industrial context and develop