RGU: RGU Module: Hospitality Property Services And Management (BS3160)

Module Title
Hospitality Property Services And Management

Keywords
Facilities Management, Hospitality Property Development Operation and Asset Management, Building Performance, Support Services, Organisational Change, Workplace, Yield Management

Reference

BS3160

SCQF Level

SCQF 9

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

May 2002

Approved

May 2008

Amended

December 2009

Revision No.

This Revision is No Longer Current

Prerequisites for Module

Accommodation Management or other module deemed equivalent by the Course Leader.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To provide the student with a focus and understanding of the underlying principles of maintaining, improving and adapting the management of hospitality properties and of developing a range of services which contribute to the core business objectives of those properties.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	critically evaluate facilties management structures and the management of its services in meeting core business needs in the light of external influences.
2.	explain the process of developing a hospitality property with a focus on hospitality concepts, operations and asset management.
3.	elaborate on the management of hospitality facilities in realtion to building design, managemenht tools and environmental concerns.
4.	Illustrate the different methods of managing facilities to improve building performance and its support services.

Indicative Module Content

Facilities management practice. Innovative and sustainable practices. Developing hospitality propoerties: concept, operation and asset management. Building performance. Support services: service procurement, provider selection and risk management.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Full Time
Lectures	17
Practicals	6
Tutorials	6
Workshops	6
Directed Study
Coursework preparation	30
Supervised student centred learning	55
Private Study
Additional reading	30

Mode of Delivery

Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and practicals to develop knowledge and skills. These concepts are reinforced through directed reading and student centred learning.

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1	1,2
Component 2	3,4

A midterm examination - short essay questions addressed to a case study.

The assessment will be a portfolio of tasks and activities, e.g. short essay questions, brief reflective reports or group work, which are undertaken over the entire semester.

Indicative Bibliography

1.	BARRETT, P. and BALDRY, D., 2003. Facilities management: towards best practice. 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
2.	RANSLEY, J. and INGRAM, H., 2004. Developing hospitality properties and facilities. 2nd ed. Oxford: Elsevier. ebook
3.	ALEXANDER, K., 1996. Facilities management: theory and practice. London: Spon Press.

Additional Notes

This module is for delivery at BHMS Luzern, Switzerland