The aim of the Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management (DHTM) course is to provide students with the basic knowledge in hospitality and tourism and also to provide students with the necessary foundation for undergraduate studies in related field. This course also aims to help students meet career opportunities in the hospitality, services and tourism sectors.
This course provides students with the hands on knowledge and skills to supervise the operations in Food and Beverage outlets, hospitality or banquet services to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of quality service to guests.
It provides the essentials skills and knowledge required in receiving and managing hotel guests, including the managing their arrival, stay and departure. Students will learn how to use the OPERA Property Management System, used throughout the hospitality industry to manage hotel room provision, booking and guest information.
Full-time: 6 to 9 months
Part-time: 9 to 12 months
The Diploma is modular and delivered on a semester basis. Each semester lasts 10 weeks, with students taking 2 or 3 modules per semester. Classes are delivered on a lecture/tutorial basis.
Full-time students will have a minimum of 15 class contact hours per week evenly divided between lectures and tutorials/labs.
Part-time students will have 6 to 9 class contact hours per week. Students will have 2 evenings per week of classes plus a bi-weekly tutorial/seminar or lab session.
Intakes
- January
- April
- July
- October
ASSESSMENT
All modules are assessed by coursework.
The Diploma may be awarded at PASS, CREDIT, DISTINCTION and HIGH DISTINCTION levels according to the following criteria, based upon the overall score.
PASS 40% to 59%
CREDIT 60% to 69%
DISTINCTION 70% to 79%
HIGH DISTINCTION 80% to 100%
Students must pass all units at the first attempt to be eligible for CREDIT, DISTINCTION and HIGH DISTINCTION awards.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least 16 years of age (based on date of birth) at the point of course registration and must have one of the following:
- 3 GCE 'O' Level passes or its equivalent.
- NITEC
- Other equivalent High School certificate qualifications
Mature applicants aged 21 years by the date of examination with related working experience are also eligible to apply.
Students must pass the Psychometric test administered by TMC if they do not have the required academic qualification or relevant working experience.
International Students must provide proof of proficiency in English (IELTS, TOEFL or other recognised qualifications.
PROGRESSION
Upon completion of the Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management, students are able to pursue the Higher Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management which leads to the following degrees:
University of Gloucestershire – BA (Hons) Hospitality Industry Management
University of Gloucestershire – BA (Hons) Tourism Industry Management
Liverpool John Moores University – BA (Hons) Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality
