PROGRAM BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management


Our BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management from Edexcel takes students to a higher level by providing them with more extensive management development to help them to fast track into a management trainee position, and to work in hotel operations – guest services, rooms division, food and beverage operations as well as special events and conferences. As with the National Diploma, graduates will be able to find work opportunities in business and leisure hotels, resorts, conference centers, restaurants as well as in the travel and tourism industry.

Unique Features of the Program

  • Intensive English language component leading to International IELTS Awards
  • Taught wholly in English by experienced international academic staff
  • Scholarships available for outstanding students
  • Local and international internships providing practical work experience and learning
  • Graduates of the higher diploma program can transfer to the final year of a UK, USA or Australian university degree program with the choice of study in Vietnam or overseas
  • Study tours to tourism destinations in Vietnam and other parts of Asia
  • Can apply for professional membership of Hotel, Catering & International Management Association of the UK upon graduation
  • Job placement opportunities in 5-star hotels in Asia, Europe, USA or Middle East upon graduation.

Students can also progress in their studies after completing the Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management in several universities in the UK, USA and Australia through advanced standing either into the second or final year of their undergraduate degree.

Duration
Three years (including intensive English and 6 months industry placement)

Entry Requirement
Completion of the National Award in Hospitality (entry into year 3 of the BTEC Higher National Diploma), or at least 3 years experience in the hospitality industry, or IELTES level 5 (other)

Areas of study could include Hospitality English, Marketing & Promotions, HR Management, Finance & Accounting, Front Office Operations, Food and Beverage Service, Rooms Division Operations, Customer Relations & Service, Conferences and Banqueting etc.

Assessment
The program uses a varied mix of assignments, projects, coursework, portfolio, journals and work-place assessment rather than examinations. Our aim is to help students learn and apply knowledge to real life situations and to be able to demonstrate their competence in appropriate ways rather than memorizing information.

Teaching & Learning Methods
Our academic staff are experienced professionals from the hotel and tourism industry and have extensive teaching experience. We will use a variety of teaching and learning methods to enhance student learning through lectures, tutorial discussions, workshops, case studies, problem-based learning. Learning will take place in classrooms, online, in computer labs and Food & Beverage Labs.

Program Learning Outcomes
To be confirmed

Courses available
  • Hospitality English
  • Computer Applications
  • The Contemporary Hospitality Industry
  • The Developing Manager
  • Customer Service
  • Food and Beverage Operations
  • Rooms Division Operations
  • Management Accounting for Hospitality
  • Hospitality Operations Management
  • Conference and Banqueting Management
  • People Management
  • Marketing
  • Sales Development and Merchandising
  • Financial Management
  • Information Management and Technology
  • Introduction to Internet and E-Business
  • Industry Placement

Career Opportunities
The International School of Hospitality Studies is committed to preparing young men and women for professional careers in an increasingly globalised hospitality industry. ISHS has a strong working relationship with the industry which enables our graduates to find suitable employment in Vietnam or overseas upon graduation. All students will be trained and equipped with the knowledge, skills and attributes required to become outstanding professionals in the hospitality industry. ISHS will also provide job placements for graduates with renowned hotels, resorts and restaurants.

Program Pathway
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management

Universities that offer graduates from our BTEC Higher National Diploma further studies:-
UK UNIVERSITIES++
  • Anglia Ruskin University
  • University of Bedfordshire
  • The University of Bolton
  • Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College
  • Canterbury Christ Church University
  • University of Central Lancashire
  • De Montfort University
  • University of Gloucestershire
  • University of Greenwich
  • Harper Adams University College
  • University of Huddersfield
  • The University of Lincoln
  • London Metropolitan University
  • London South Bank University
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • University of Plymouth
  • University of Portsmouth
  • University of Wales, Newport
  • University of Wales, Swansea Institute of Higher Education
  • University of Ulster
  • University of Westminster
  • University of the West of England, Bristol
  • University of Wolverhampton
  • Liverpool John Moores University
  • University of East London in partnership with Guildhall College

USA UNIVERSITIES++
  • University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
  • University of Denver
  • East Carolina University
  • Hawaii Pacific University
  • Iowa State University
  • Johnson & Wales University
  • Plattsburgh State University of New York (SUNY)
  • San Francisco State University
  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
  • Witchita State University
  • The University of Tulsa

AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES++
  • Curtin University, Sydney
  • Curtin University of Technology, Sydney
  • Edith Cowan University
  • Murdoch University
  • Queensland University of Technology

++ Terms and conditions apply.

 



National Award in Hospitality