Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality Management (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
Course Information
Description
Programme Introduction
Running a hotel or cruise liner is very much about meeting and surpassing the customers’ expectations at all times. As such, the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality Management programme aims to produce a graduate with the exceptional interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities to make an effective contribution to a hospitality organisation.
Over the course of time, students will obtain an extensive understanding on the role of marketing in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) industries whilst possessing the means to differentiate the underlying principles and characteristics of services marketing. In addition, the Industrial Work Experience module that students have to undertake in the second year is endorsed by Hospitality Alliance Singapore which comprises of seven (7) renowned hospitality associations. To help students perceive their knowledge of hospitality management in a broader perspective, they are required to complete a dissertation at their final year.
Upon successful completion, qualified students will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality Management by Cardiff Metropolitan University. This qualification lays a firm foundation for students who wish to pursue a rewarding career in the hospitality sector, both locally and internationally.
DIMENSIONS International College is an approved academic partner of Cardiff Metropolitan University for the above programme.
The programme consists of two components:
- Theory and practical class lessons conducted at DIMENSIONS International College (30 months).
- Industrial Attachment (IA) / Industrial Work Experience*(Year 2), students will be trained at hotels, resorts, country clubs or restaurants (6 months).
Objective
- To strengthen one’s fundamentals in the areas of hospitality events and operations across international borders.
- To provide students with the added value to thrive in the fields of international relations and hospitality.
Designed for
- Undergraduates who wish to acquire a range of skills and knowledge required for management positions in one of the largest employment sectors both locally and internationally.
- Individuals who aspire to secure employment in hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts and bars within the hospitality industry.
Scope of Study
Theory and practical skills in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) industries, particularly hospitality
Entry Requirements
Academic Level: Completed GCE A-Level with passes in at least three subjects at D Grade and above (including Mathematics and Science) or DIMENSIONS’ Foundation Diploma in Business or a 3-Year Senior High School Diploma or an equivalent Diploma in related disciplines
English Proficiency: An IELTS score of at least 6.0 or DIMENSIONS’ Certificate in Academic English (CAE) Level 5 or passed DIMENSIONS’ English Proficiency Test at an equivalent level or its equivalent. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.
Career Opportunities
Students may consider pursuing a Master’s Degree in International Hospitality or other options within this field of study.
Notes:
- Graduates progression pathway is subject to the respective Institutions’/Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.
- Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.
Modules
Course Structure
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality Management consists of 20 modules.
Course
(Year 1)
- Outline for Hospitality in Practice
- Outline for International Hospitality Events and Operations
- Outline for Principles of Hospitality
- Outline for Diversity and Social Inclusion for THE
- Outline for Finance for Managers
- Outline for Managing People and Organisations
- Outline for Personal Development Planning
(Year 2)
- Outline for Integrated Project
- Outline for Global Hospitality Management Today
- Outline for HRM for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE)
- Outline for Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE)
- Outline for Research Methods
- Outline for Business Development and Finance
- Outline for Industrial Work Experience with Personal Development Planning
(Year 3)
- Outline for International Food and Beverage Management
- Outline for Strategic Management for THE
- Outline for Employability and Career Development
- Outline for Branding and Advertising
- Outline for Conferences, Exhibitions and Corporate Events
- Outline for Dissertation
* Internship / Industrial Attachment (IA) will be arranged for qualified students. Students must satisfy the following pre-qualifying requirements prior to school’s arrangement for their Internship / IA posting:
- Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of the IA posting
- Complete and pass the practical and theory assessments of your course
- Achieve at least an attendance rate of 90%
- Pass the Interview and Screening Test (comprising technical test and performance test)
Note:
- Internship / IA posting is not guaranteed and will be subject to the approval of relevant passes by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). No further Internship / IA posting will be arranged if a student withdraws or is terminated from the IA centre.
- Students who fail to secure an IA will have to successfully complete a Research Project.
- Qualified students who have secured an Internship / Industrial Attachment (IA) with an organisation will have to successfully complete the IA. Students who withdraw or are terminated from the IA centre will result in a failed IA module. In order for students to graduate from this programme, students are required to retake the module in the form of a Research Project. Students are also required to pay a re-take fee for the module as well as the fee for the extension of the Student’s Pass
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