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: TSM08401
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 hospitality, tourism and event operations (HTE), 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 HTE facilities are studied, as are common management and control strategies. Alternative approaches towards the operation and management of HTE 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 Hospitality, Tourism & Events (HTE) environments

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

LO3: Identify the nature of risk within HTE environments and analyse strategies for its management and control.

LO4: Appraise appropriate strategies for the operation and management of HTE 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
2026/7, Trimester 2, ONLINE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: ONLINE
Location of delivery: ONLINE
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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 188 You will be guided to readings, resources and case studies each week to help you prepare for each topic on the module. This time will also include working on assessments, formative feedback and wider reading relating to the module.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Live Academic Sessions will use tutorial activities and discussions to further embed the themes covered in the module content. An assessment workshop will also cover preparations for the summative assessment
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 10 1~2~3~4~5 Week 12 HOURS= 10x Quizzes You will have end-of-unit tests to provide feedback on your progress on the module.
Report 90 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 3200 words CourseworkA report that presents an overview of the benefits and limitations of a feasibility study and provides report style portfolio which includes five of the seven topics covered in the module (3200 words)
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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