The hotel industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. In the Associate Degree in Hotel Management programme, you will gain comprehensive training in the hospitality arena, develop quick and effective decision-making skills and enhance your human relations ability. You will also develop a keen understanding of the skills necessary to run a successful hotel and food service enterprise. This programme will develop your understanding of both front room and front office procedures, enhanced by a working knowledge of the kitchen preparation process and other essential behind-the-scenes operations. The strength of this program lies in combining business management with culinary appreciation. It will highlight topics such as elements of food display and plate presentation, buffet organization methods, the history and study of specific cuisines as well as preferred serving protocols.
Entry requirements
Pass an ‘O’ Level or an equivalent qualification from a recognition institution by the local Ministry of Education.
Programme structure
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Creative and Innovation Studies | Business Mathematics |
| Human Communication | Introduction to Hospitality Management |
| Introduction to Business Management | Principles of Accounting for Tourism and Hospitality |
| Introduction to Computer Skills | Principles of Marketing for Hotel Management |
| Introduction to Research | Principles of Tourism Management |
| Communication & Study Skills | French for Beginner |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Food Preparation & Production | Financial Management |
| Food & Beverage Service | Hospitality Sales & Marketing |
| Front Office Operations | Food & Beverage Management |
| Maintenance & Housekeeping Management | Front Office Management |
| Hospitality Law | Nutrition |
| French for Tourism & Hospitality | |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Human Resource Management | Practical Internship |
| Entrepreneurship | Project Report |
| Strategic Management in Hospitality & Tourism | |
| Customer Service for Hotel Management | |
| Hotel Planning & Development | |
Career Paths
The industry offers professional career opportunities to graduates across a wide range of sub-sectors, including hotels, restaurants, clubs, catering, transport and consulting. There is a widely recognised need for highly educated people with a good grounding in sector-specific skills and knowledge, combined with the ability to apply generic business skills in the hotel industry context.
