Hotel management involves running and overseeing all aspects of a lodging business. Students who study this discipline can gain key skills such as communication, financial and leadership abilities in order to help them pursue careers in the field.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.