There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module will provide you with the appropriate knowledge and skills to understand the range of issues relating to sustainable development in the hospitality industry. Module content will focus on various managerial aspects within the hospitality industry. These will include, the historical background, growth and implementation of sustainable principles, the managerial challenges, and issues in implementing sustainable practices at macro and micro level in the hospitality industry. The module will also focus on the managerial issues, the measurement and promotion of sustainable operations in various aspects of the hospitality business, as well as the challenges and issues related to being a corporate and socially responsible business in the hospitality sector. You will learn to identify, evaluate, and resolve a range of hospitality managerial issues and challenges, by applying management theory and problem solving and academic research skills.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Investigate the concepts and theories related to the sustainable and ethical management of the contemporary hospitality industry.

LO2: Critique the principles and procedures involved in environmental management and sustainable development in the hospitality industry.

LO3: Critically appraise factors involved in protecting and developing the physical, natural and human assets within hospitality parameters.

LO4: Examine the internal and external influences that impact on management decision-making.

LO5: Critically evaluate a range of contemporary hospitality managerial issues and challenges, by applying management and problem-solving theory and academic research skills.