How this online Tourism and Hospitality Management Course works
With our online Tourism and Hospitality Management course, you can complete either the Level 4 Tourism and Hospitality Management diploma (120 credits), the Level 5 diploma (120 credits), or take both together as a combined Level 4 and 5 route (240 credits). The OTHM diplomas are designed to give you the know-how you’ll need to move confidently into hospitality.
This programme is fully online, and you’re free to start whenever you like. It’s genuinely flexible. Each module at Level 4 and Level 5 includes 40 hours of structured guided learning. On top of that, you’ll have an extra 30 to 50 hours of optional content, such as suggested activities, readings, digital resources, and self-check tasks to help you practise.
To finish the course, you’ll submit 6 online assignments at each level, and each one is roughly 2,000 to 3,000 words. When you pass your online Hospitality and Hotel Management modules, you’ll receive your OTHM diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management. After that, you can also top up to a bachelor’s degree through a selection of UK universities.
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and live webinars, plus social learning forums and extra materials that make it easier to stay on track and complete your diploma.
If you want a deeper look at the support available, head to our Student Resources page. You can also read more about the academic standards we follow and the professional bodies we’re connected with, so you know you’re learning with credible backing.
Course Modules
Level 4 Hospitality Management modules
Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits) Build confidence with academic writing, research methods, referencing, and critical thinking.
Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits) Get to grips with how economic, political, and social factors influence tourism and hospitality.
Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits) Learn how to market services in customer-focused industries like tourism and hospitality.
Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits) Explore what sustainability means in practice and why it matters for responsible travel experiences.
Events Management (20 credits) Learn how to plan, organise, and deliver events that actually run smoothly.
The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry (20 credits) Look at how tourism and hospitality have changed over time, from then to now.
Level 5 Hospitality Management modules
Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits) Discover digital marketing approaches and the tools you can use to attract and engage guests.
Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits) Discover digital marketing approaches and the tools you can use to attract and engage guests.
Operations Management (20 credits) Learn how to manage day-to-day operations so service stays consistent and efficient.
Operations Management (20 credits) Learn how to manage day-to-day operations so service stays consistent and efficient.
Management Accounting (20 credits) Understand how financial information helps control costs and supports smart internal decisions.
Management Accounting (20 credits) Understand how financial information helps control costs and supports smart internal decisions.
Management of Human Resources (20 credits) Learn how to recruit, support, and manage staff in tourism and hospitality organisations.
Management of Human Resources (20 credits) Learn how to recruit, support, and manage staff in tourism and hospitality organisations.
Customer Relationship Management (20 credits) Develop the skills to build lasting customer relationships that boost loyalty and satisfaction.
Customer Relationship Management (20 credits) Develop the skills to build lasting customer relationships that boost loyalty and satisfaction.
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits) Review the latest trends and challenges shaping the tourism and hospitality industry today.
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality (20 credits) Review the latest trends and challenges shaping the tourism and hospitality industry today.
Assessments
The OTHM Level 4 & 5 diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is made up of 12 modules total, and you’ll complete 6 written assignments at each level. Once your modules are done, you’ll be given access to each assignment, and every submission is usually around 2,000 to 3,000 words.
You’ll send your work to your assigned personal tutor for marking, plus detailed feedback.
Level 4 assignment titles for the Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management:
Academic Writing and Research Skills
Business Environment for Tourism and Hospitality
Services Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality
Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality
Events Management
The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Level 5 assignment titles for the Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management:
Digital Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality
Operations Management
Management Accounting
Management of Human Resources
Customer Relationship Management
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality
You can find more information on each assignment here.
Entry requirements
To join our Level 4 Hospitality Management course, you need to be at least 18 years old and have completed full secondary education. In practical terms, that means you’ll usually need at least 2 A-levels (or an equivalent qualification).
If you don’t have 2 A-levels, you may still be eligible, depending on your experience. For example, candidates with qualifications like NVQ Level 3 might be considered. Want to confirm what applies to you? Speak with our friendly team at: 0333 772 1158
For the Level 5 Hospitality Management course, you must have already completed the Level 4 OTHM diploma in Hospitality and Tourism management.
Career Progression
The Level 4/5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Online Business School gives you a strong set of skills that are useful across the wider hospitality industry.
When you finish the course, you’ll be in a good position to apply for senior roles in places like hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other hospitality businesses worldwide. Possible job paths include:
Hotel Manager
Hotel Manager
Restaurant Manager
Restaurant Manager
Event Coordinator
Event Coordinator
Resort Manager
Resort Manager
Catering Manager
Catering Manager
This Level 4/5 qualification helps you build a solid base for a rewarding career in tourism and hospitality, with plenty of room to grow into more advanced positions later on.
University progression
After completing your online Level 4 and 5 Hospitality and Tourism management course, you may be able to take a third year Hospitality degree programme, often called a “BA top up”. This is available at a range of UK universities.
You can apply to any university that offers the BA top up route. Then you can choose how you want to study your degree, either online or on campus in person. Here are some of the universities that offer this Hospitality degree top up programme:
University of Derby: International Hospitality Business Management (Top-Up)
Bournemouth University: BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management
University of Central Lancashire: Management in Hospitality BA – Top up
University of Sunderland: International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
University of Northampton: International Tourism Management (Top-Up) BA
Middlesex University London: BSc Honours International Hospitality and Tourism Management top-up
