FD in Hospitality Management - Middlesbrough College

If you are passionate about food and you are keen to enter this fast paced and exciting sector, then this course is for you. You will develop your practical and theoretical knowledge and prepare yourself to succeed in this dynamic environment. This course combines real world learning in the workplace with theoretical study. Throughout the course you will have access to industry-standard, commercial kitchens, where you will work You also investigate and work with local businesses to expand and apply your knowledge of the sector and to showcase your skills to potential employers. This practical and academic combination of study provides a platform to develop your future career and academic goals. Click here for programme specification. For information on the OU regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and accessibility statement please see our Essential Information

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Year 1 core modules include: , Managing & Developing people in the Hospitality Profession , Marketing & Communications , Financial & Revenue Management Awareness , Food Beverage Management , Kitchen Management & Production , The Work Environment & Reflective Practice Year 2 core modules include: , Business Development &Entrepreneurship , International Culture & Communications , Advanced Patisserie & Confectionery , Molecular Gastronomy , Industry Related Project

Teaching methods will include lectures, seminars, tutorials and guest speakers. You are taught by a team of dedicated staff with a range of expertise. Practical demonstrations are given in a training kitchen and you will prepare dishes and build an evidence based portfolio. Links with businesses are used to provide a strong practical base to the course. You are expected to commit approximately 15 hours a week to independent study in preparation for teaching sessions and assessments.

You will be assessed through coursework designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to meet the learning outcomes of the programme. To support you, a variety of assessment methods are used to enhance the experience as well as to help you develop key transferable skills. If you are a part time student, you are supported to complete work based projects in your workplace.

Successful students may choose to progress to the BA (Hons) Culinary Arts or the BA (Hons) Hospitality Management, a one year top-up programme also delivered at the College, to gain a full honours degree award.