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Core Module Information
Module title: Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: TSM11107
Module leader: Mania Moysidou
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Intercultural Business Communication
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The hospitality industry is made up of a large number and range of sectors all of which are operating in an increasingly dynamic and competitive environment. In this context, it is of vital importance for the managers of these businesses to identify and understand the key issues in their environment and to develop strategies/responses that will ensure business development and success. With this in mind, the aim of this module is to help you fully understand and appreciate the extensive range of contemporary issues facing hospitality organisations across the world. We will explore issues like sustainability, CSR, diversity management and the impact of technology, among others. Moreover, the module seeks to enhance your ability to critically review the impacts of such issues and trends on the international hospitality industry.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Interpret the breadth and diversity of the range of contemporary issues facing hospitality organisations across the world.

LO2: Critically analyse the nature, effects and implications of each key contemporary issue.

LO3: Synthesise knowledge of the key contemporary issues, and their inter-relationship in the context of hospitality management.

LO4: Critically evaluate the overall impacts of emerging contemporary issues upon the international hospitality business.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mania Moysidou
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 The in-person weekly lectures will take place prior to the seminars and aim to give you a strong understanding of concepts and theories related to the module's contents. The lecture slides will be made available to you the week before each lecture takes place.
Face To Face Seminar 24 The seminars will be lecturer-facilitated and will allow you to explore and apply theory introduced during the lectures to consolidate your knowledge and understanding. The majority of the discussion will be student-led and happen either individually or within small groups. To get full benefit from the seminar and to support other students, you are expected to come prepared having engaged with the lecture materials and associated essential readings.
Online Guided independent study 164 Each week reading materials and further resources will be issued on Moodle. You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material which will be discussed during the seminar sessions. You are also expected to do independent research and engage with materials outside the recommended list. Resources to help you to read and take productive study notes created by the University's Academic Skills team can be accessed on the module Moodle page.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 60 1~2 Week 8 , WORDS= 2500 words You are required to write a 2,500 word portfolio that will assess your understanding of the themes covered in the first half of the trimester. You will be allocated an existing hospitality business and asked to critically analyse the business and its sustainability strategy. You will then identify any gaps in their approach and formulate your own recommendations, basing your argument on your own research and analysis.
Oral Presentation 40 1~2~3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 15 min+5 min QA You will create a 15 minute consultancy-style group presentation. You will work in small groups to produce a future-facing innovation strategy for a real hospitality establishment of your choice, by analysing current issues faced by the organisation and creating recommendations. This will be followed by approximately 5 minutes of Q&A where each group member will be asked individual questions.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
TSM11107 - Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management
 

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