Hospitality Management Diploma - HMD



Two-Year Program



Program Description



The two-year HMD program is given in collaboration with the American Hospitality and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). This program provides students with a solid foundation for each of the operational areas in a full service hotel and prepares them for entry level management positions at a lodging property. They learn to master the operational skills that make hospitality-tourism properties thrive.



Career Opportunities



As hospitality and tourism are among the fastest-growing industries in the world, career opportunities in this industry are increasing rapidly.



Educational Methods



Interactive Student-Centred Classroom Learning, Online Learning, Experiential Learning, and Onsite Learning



Entry Levels and Requirements



The requirements for seeking admission to the Hospitality Management program are as follows.

1. Prerequisites

Secondary general or vocational education, or higher education:

HAVO, VWO; AMTO, NATIN; API, CPI; CXC, CAPE; High School, etc.


2. Mature Entry

Students who are 21 years of age or older but do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission by the Academic Committee based on their:

a. Prior education

b. Work experience

c. Maturity


3. Advanced Entry

Holders of a Hospitality/Tourism Management Diploma, or equivalent professional education, or higher professional qualification, may seek admission to the second year of the Bachelor Degree program.


4. Transfer Students

IHTC’s transfer policy permits acceptance of course credit earned at other colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning. Students must submit an official transcript from these institutions when applying for admission to IHTC.



Admission Process



The Admission Process for local students includes:

a. An admission interview to determine the applicant’s interest in hospitality and tourism and his/her suitability for this industry;

b. An admission essay to determine the applicant’s proficiency in English.




HMD Curriculum



• Hospitality Today: An Introduction

• Managing Service in Food & Beverage Operations

• Managing Housekeeping Operations

• Security and Loss Prevention Management

• Hospitality Facilities Management and Design

• Managing Front Office Operations

• Personal and Professional Development

• Supervision in the Hospitality Industry

• Leadership and Management in the Hospitality Industry

• Managing Hospitality Human Resources

• Hospitality Sales and Marketing

• Hotel and Restaurant Accounting

• Hospitality Law

• Quality Customer Care

• Internship



Certificates



a. Students who successfully complete the 12 AHLEI courses on the HMD curriculum will receive an AHLEI Certificate of Completion for each of these courses.

b. In addition students will receive the AHLEI Hospitality Operations Certificate.



Diploma



The AHLEI Hospitality Management Diploma will be awarded to students who:

a. Successfully completed all the courses on the HMD curriculum

b. Successfully completed a 3-month internship or worked in a hospitality/ tourism organization for 3 months


* On request students can also be awarded the IHTC Hospitality Management Diploma

in addition to the AHLEI Diploma.



Learning Pathway



On completion of this HMD program students who would like to further their education may apply for advanced entry to the Bachelor Degree Program in Hospitality and Tourism Management.