HND Hospitality Management
Step into the vibrant world of hospitality with our HND in Hospitality Management -a dynamic and career-focused programme designed to prepare you for leadership roles in one of the world’s most exciting industries. With endless opportunities across hotels, events, tourism, and food service, this qualification gives you the edge to stand out and succeed.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop a wide range of supervisory and managerial skills, gain a solid understanding of business principles, and build confidence in areas like finance, human resources, and communication. You’ll also benefit from real-world experience in our industry-leading training restaurant, where theory meets practice in a professional setting.
Whether you're aiming for a management role or planning to continue your studies, this course is your launchpad into a rewarding hospitality career.
Content
Year 1
- Human Resource Management
- Hospitality Industry
- Hospitality Supervision
- Hospitality Financial and Control Systems
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Intermediate Food Hygiene
- Hospitality Front Office Procedures (Simulated Live Booking System)
- Alcoholic Beverages
Year 2
- Managing Financial Resources
- Managing Hospitality Organisations
- Accommodation Management
- Management of Food and Beverage Operations
- Gastronomy
- Food and Beverage Specialised Services
- Work Placement
Career Paths
- Hotel/Hospitality management within various sectors
- Graduate Trainee Schemes
Progression
On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme.
Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year 3 of the following degree programmes:
- BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management- Queen Margaret University
- BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management - Edinburgh Napier
- BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management & Festival and Events – Edinburgh Napier University
- BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management - Robert Gordon University
Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to year 1 or 2 of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Two Highers at grade C or above
- Successful completion of a relevant access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification units
- Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered
Additional Requirements:
- Successful interview
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Stirling Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 8