Diploma in Hospitality Management

(Awarded By Birningham Academy) 

Diploma in Hospitality Management

The objectives of the Diploma in Hospitality Management programme are to lay a strong foundation for learners entering the Hospitality Industry. The industrial at tachment component will provide learners the feel of actual working conditions on the ground that will also enhance their employment opportunities when they join the industry.

Objectives

The aims of this syllabus are to enable candidates to have the relative attitude, knowledge and skills in the following areas; the tourism/hospitality industry, room division operations, food & beverage operations management, food safety management, menu planning & product development, language skills for restaurant personnel.

Upon completion of the course, the learner would have a solid foundation covering:

1. The Tourism/Hospitality Industry

2. Room Division Operations

3. Food & Beverage Operations Management

4. Food Safety Management

5. Menu Planning & Product Development

6. Language Skills for Restaurant Personnel

7. Industrial Attachment

Entry Requirements

1) Age: 16 and above

2) Academic Level: Obtained at least a pass at GCE O-Level in any three subjects or Completed Grade 9 or Pass in placement test or equivalent or completion of Birmingham’s Certificate in Foundation Studies

3) Language: At least a pass at GCE O-Level English or Pass in placement test or equivalent

Subjects

1. The Tourism/Hospitality Industry
2. Room Division Operations
3. Food & Beverage Operations Management
4. Food Safety Management
5. Menu Planning & Product Development
6. Language Skills for Restaurant Personnel
7. Industrial Attachment

Course Duration

Full-time, 6 months (theory) + 6 months (industrial attachment), Monday – Friday, 3 hours per day

Please note that prospective students are advised to submit their application at least 6 weeks before the start date.

Manner of Teaching

Lectures, tutorial, discussion strategies, teamwork

Average Teacher – Student Ratio

1:73 (maximum)

Manner of assessment / examination

End-of-module written examination, industrial attachment and/or project assignment

Criteria for Graduation

Complete course and all modules must obtain at least 50%

And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Criteria for Progression

Complete course and at least 4 modules obtained at least 50% And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Progression Pathway

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management (Awarding Body: Birmingham Academy)

Criteria for Award

Complete course and all modules must obtained at least 50%

And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for

– Foreign Student – At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)

– Local Student – At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Award

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Awarding Body

Birmingham Academy

Document Required for Course Application

• Photocopy of Passport

• Two recent passport sized photographs (with white background)

• One certified true copy of highest educational certificate

• One certified true copy of highest educational results transcript

where Student Pass application is to be applied, the following documents must be provided.

• One certified true copy of birth certificate

• Bank Statements/Fixed Deposit for visa required nationals

• Photocopy of parents’ passport (If below 18 years old)

• Certified true copy of working testimonials stating the position held and salary per month. (If unemployed, provide parents’ or spouse’s working testimonials)

Please note that Notarised Translations are required if the documents are not in English.