DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (Birmingham Academy)
Course Information
Description
The objectives of the Diploma in Hospitality Management programme are to lay a strong foundation for learners entering the Hospitality Industry. The internship 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:
- The Tourism/Hospitality Industry
- Room Division Operations
- Food & Beverage Operations Management
- Food Safety Management
- Menu Planning & Product Development
- Language Skills for Restaurant Personnel
- Industrial Internship
Entry Requirements
- 17.5 years of age and above
- Obtained at least a pass at GCE O Level in any three subjects or Pass in placement test or equivalent
- At least a pass at GCE O Level English or Pass in placement test or equivalent
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
- The Tourism/Hospitality Industry
- Room Division Operations
- Food & Beverage Operations Management
- Food Safety Management
- Menu Planning & Product Development
- Language Skills for Restaurant Personnel
- Industrial Internship
Course Duration
Full-time, 6 months (theory) + 6 months (internship), Monday – Friday, 3 hours per day
Manner of Teaching
Lectures, tutorial, discussion strategies, teamwork
Average Teacher – Student Ratio
1:73 (maximum)
Manner of assessment / examination
End-of-module written examination, internship and/or project assignment
Criteria for Graduation
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)
Criteria for Progression
Complete course and at least 5 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)Not applicable
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