Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management

Course details

The growth of international events,integrated resorts, and world-class attractions in Singapore and the region is driving the tourism sector. Are you keen to take this on? Whether you dream of becoming a top hotelier or a leading figure in Singapore’s tourism scene, it all starts here.  

With the Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management (DHHM), you can build a rewarding career in the hospitality industry. You will learn skills to manage operations in key areas such as front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage.

You will receive extensive hands-on training at our on-campus hotel simulation training facility. Learning in this simulated environment will help you master the skills needed to excel in this industry and beyond. In addition, our Industry Immersion Programme will provide you with opportunities to gain valuable realworld experience through internships at top hotels and companies in the hospitality industry.

Course Outcomes

• Develop expertise and management skills related to the key operating departments of a hotel
• Acquire knowledge and skills related to the use of hospitality information systems
• Apply customer service skills to identify and exceed guests’ expectations
• Gain hands-on experience in real-world training facilities
• Undergo a 24-week Industry Immersion Programme with reputable international hotel brands in Singapore and enjoy possible opportunities for overseas attachments

Career Opportunities

DHHM graduates go on to build careers in international hotels, clubs, resorts, and tourist attractions. You will be well prepared to launch your career in roles such as:

• Concierge Services Executive/Manager
• Sales and Marketing Executive/Assistant Manager
• Food and Beverage Executive/Manager
• Guest Relations Officer/Executive/Manager 

Course Structure

General Modules (16 MC)  

4 compulsory modules: 

• Organisational Behaviour 
• Marketing 
• Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication 

Discipline Modules (36 MC)  

9 compulsory modules: 

• Management Accounting 
• Financial Accounting 
• Business Statistics 
• Microeconomics 
• Macroeconomics 
• Hospitality and Tourism Management 
• Strategic Thinking Skills 
• Service Quality and Professional Etiquette 
• Hospitality Revenue Management 

Specialisation Modules (36 MC)  

9 compulsory modules: 

• Consumer Behaviour 
• Rooms Operations Practicum 
• Rooms pision Management 
• Food and Beverage Management 
• Hospitality Information Systems 
• Restaurant and Culinary Practicum 
• Restaurant and Culinary Practicum II 
• Culinary Science and Kitchen Operations 
• Meeting, Incentives and Conference Management 

Industry Orientation Programme (24 MC)  

2 compulsory modules: 

• Character and Citizenship Education 
• Industry Immersion Programme (20 MC)

Elective Module (4 MC)  

Select 1 module from the following list: 

• Entrepreneurship 
• Human Resource Management 
• Wine and Beverage Management 
• Resorts & Cruise Management 

Freely Chosen Module (4 MC)  

Obtain a total of 4 modular credits from the prescribed range of freely-chosen modules offered by the Schools and Centres in RP