Description
- To provide an educational foundation for a range of entry level careers in hospitality;
- To provide fundamental studies directly relevant to vocations and professions in the hospitality sector;
- To enable students to make an immediate contribution in entry level employment in the hospitality sector;
- To provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation for career development and progression to further studies;
- To develop students’ ability in hospitality services through effective use and combination of the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the programme;
- To develop a range of competency skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitude essential for successful performance in working life.
The Diploma course comprises six (6) subject units and a mandatory work based experience. The six (6) subject units are determined by the academy from the following list:
Course Subjects:
Front office Operations
Housekeeping Management
Customer Service
Service Marketing
Basic Hospitality and Tourism Management
Business English
Food and Beverage Management
Qualification Award
Candidates who successfully complete all 7 units of this programme will be awarded;
Global Diploma by Global Academy of Hospitality and Management in Sari Lanka and/or Diploma by Beacon International College, Singapore
Entry Requirements
Please refer to our website www.globalacademy.edu.sg and/or www.beacon.edu.sg
Course Duration and Hours
6 months study + 6 months internship or project in Sri Lanka OR
3 months study in Sri Lanka + 4 months study in Singapore + 6 months internship in Singapore
* Internships in other countries are subject to approved by relevant visa issuing authorities
Total study: 360 Hours
Teacher-Student Ratio
Maximum teacher-student ratio is 1:30
Teaching Approach And Methods
The teaching approaches and methods adopted will be according to the requirement of the learning outcomes of each unit. These may include:
- Brainstorming
- Debates
- Discussion
- Group Work
- Field Trips
- Case Studies
- Role Play and
- Simulation
Assessment
In-course assessments will be conducted. In-course assessments may include quizzes, class tests, class participation in question and answer sessions, oral presentation, unit assignments including assignment reports and demonstrations where relevant, valid and appropriate.