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Core Module Information
Module title: Facilities Planning for Hospitality Tourism and Events
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: TSM08104
Module leader: Martin Robertson
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:

This module emphasises the asset and capital intensive nature of THE operations, considering in particular the need for structured and coherent approaches towards the operation and management of property and associated facilities. The project development process is examined, together with related management issues such as alternative development strategies, investment appraisal, types of contract and operating models. The key components of risk inherent in operating THE facilities are studied, as are common management and control strategies. Alternative approaches towards the operation and management of THE facilities are examined, including extensive consideration of the principles entailed in the effective planning, implementation and monitoring of contracts and the management of energy and other environmental aspects. Throughout the module, comparisons and contrasts are constantly drawn between custom and practice in the public, private and not for profit sectors.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explore the application of the concept of facilities management within THE environments.

LO2: Evaluate the key principles and issues entailed in developing and managing THE projects.

LO3: Identify the nature of risk within THE environments and analyse strategies for it’s management and control.

LO4: Appraise appropriate strategies for the operation and management of THE facilities, including contracting out and effective environmental management.

LO5: Evaluate the operation and management of THE facilities within the public, private, and not for profit sectors.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, 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: Martin Robertson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 176 As part of your studies on this module, you are required to supplement face-to-face teaching with both directed and independent learning through critical reading and discussion of related journal and book articles.
Face To Face Lecture 12 Learning and Teaching Methods include a series of lecture to address the key issues relating to facilities planning. Lectures are supported by a variety of academic and industry-based examples and case studies to enable contextualization of topics. Lectures may also involve guest lectures and/or site visits, where appropriate.
Face To Face Seminar 12 This module include a series of tutorial activities, the purpose of which are to stimulate informed discussion and the interchange of ideas by encouraging student-led discussions of topic-relevant ideas, as well as providing you with the opportunity to explore and apply theory in practice.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~2~5 Week 7 , WORDS= 1500 The first assessment for this module is an individual report (LO 1, 2 and, in part, 5) (1,500 words) where you are required to conduct a pre-feasibility study for a THE concept, which contributes to 40% of the module mark.
Portfolio 60 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 2,500 The second assessment for this module is an portfolio (LO 1-5) (2,500 words) where you are able to explore learning across a range of key topics, which contributes to 60% of the module mark.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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Facilities Planning for Hospitality Tourism and Events
 

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