Foundation Degree in Event and Hospitality Management (University of Chichester)

This programme has been designed to ensure you gain the skills and experience to work in the hospitality and events management world, within one of the fastest growing sectors within the service industry. The programme involves both academic and operational elements that are designed to raise your awareness of all aspects of the industry and gives you the skills and knowledge employers are looking for. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Experienced professional staff who have worked in the industry 2. Excellent support from subject lecturers 3. Small class sizes 4. Excellent facilities 5. Lower tuition fees than university What will I Study? Our aim is to assist in the development of your potential and prepare you for a successful management career in the hospitality and events industry. To this end, the programme has a strong college-based practical component where you will gain hands-on experience in the College’s restaurants and kitchens. This together with academic studies and work-based learning are integral to this foundation degree. Year 1 Module Summary: Introduction to Events Operations, Quality Systems and Customer Service, Human Resources Management, Study Skills and Research methods, Food Production, Restaurant and Banqueting and Personal Development. Year 2 Module Summary: Event Management, Marketing and Sales Development, Financial Management, Management Skills and Development, Rooms Division, Work Based Project and Personal Development. How will I be Taught? We offer a supportive learning environment with the first year focusing on under pinning knowledge of the industry and exposure to the real work environment within our college restaurant and kitchen. There will be a mixture of lectures, case studies, guest speakers, industry visits and work experience. How will I be Assessed? A mixture of course work, projects, live events and module tests will be used to assess you throughout the year. What our students say? “The staff and students are fantastic at the College. The extra curricular activities such as the Student Union and volunteering that is available made my time at College amazing.” B. Diffey