The programme is designed for university graduates from any discipline
seeking careers in the international hospitality industry. The programme
develops the students` intellectual skills and competencies, in a manner
appropriate to their abilities, interests and aspirations in preparation
for management positions in the international hospitality industry. To
foster cross-functional thinking, courses are combined into double
weighted sessions and co-taught by two or more faculty members.
Fully validated by
Manchester Metropolitan University
A reorientation
programme for students who wish to join the hospitality industry
An intensive
programme towards a career change or advance
A
practical/operational base
A professional
qualification
Develops qualities
relevant to the hospitality industry, including self-confidence,
independence, initiative and enterprise, and an appropriate attitude
to work.
Learning Outcomes
The PGDip provides a
challenging programme to allow students to assess, evaluate and reflect
upon relevant management theories, models and current practices in the
international hospitality industry. Candidates seeking management
careers will demonstrate enhanced powers of critical analysis, synthesis
and evaluation and can communicate effectively in a professional
environment. Candidates will learn to make appropriate decisions at
managerial level. The programme includes an optional six-month industry
work experience.
Admission criteria
Admission to the
programme normally requires a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a
recognized university or education institution in any discipline. In
exceptional cases, a candidate with no Bachelor degree or equivalent may
be considered for admission if s/he has a track record of management
experience in the hospitality and tourism industry and is able to
demonstrate that s/he can benefit from the programme. Applicants for
admission via Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L)
will be considered individually by the Postgraduate Programme Director
who will implement the relevant University procedures. English language
proficiency of
TEFL 550, IELT 6.0, or equivalent.
Recommended minimum age of enrollment is 22 years. Applicants must
submit a full Curriculum Vitae (Resumé), academic records and a 500-word
essay on their personal career objectives as part of the admission
process.
Postgraduate Diploma in International
Hospitality Management (Terms 1-3)
Term1 / 11 weeks
•Food and Beverage Management
•Strategic Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology
•Elective*
Term 2 / 11 weeks
•Accounting & Finance
•Strategic Marketing in Business Environment
•Elective*
Term 3 / 11 weeks
•Human Resources Management in Legal and Cultural Environment
•Methods of Enquiry
•Elective*
6 months paid internship
*Internships in Switzerland require three
levels of German or French. Language courses count as electives.
Students continuing towards either Master degree may choose to do an
optional internship after completion of their respective programme.
Electives may vary each term and are subject to availability.
*Internships in Switzerland require three levels of German or French.
Language courses count as electives. Students continuing towards either
Master degree may choose to do an optional internship after completion
of their respective programme.
Operating Account
(Swiss Francs)
- CHF 3,000
- Books, Professional uniforms
- Internet & Wireless LAN
- Medical & Accident insurance
The programme is designed for university graduates from any discipline
seeking careers in the international hospitality industry. The programme
develops the students` intellectual skills and competencies, in a manner
appropriate to their abilities, interests and aspirations in preparation
for management positions in the international hospitality industry. To
foster cross-functional thinking, courses are combined into double
weighted sessions and co-taught by two or more faculty members.
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