Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management (Awarded by Management Development Institute of Singapore)

Objectives

• To equip participants with an integrated knowledge of general business and the operations of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality industries
• Designed for individuals who aspire to begin a career in the travel, tourism and hospitality field or would like to assume greater responsibilities in one of the many ancillary service industries
• A 3-Day Tropical Breeze Experience which aims to provide students the basic knowledge essential for the hospitality industry. The short programme will also help develop discipline-specific skills such as front office service operations, food and beverage service operations and housekeeping management

Assessment Methods

All modules will be assessed through a combination of assessments, tests, class participation and written examinations. To be awarded the Diploma, students will need to achieve a passing mark of 50% for all modules.

Graduation and Degree/Certificate/Diploma

Students who have successfully completed all coursework and examinations will be awarded the Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management. Graduates are entitled to use the designatory title Dip (TTH) after their names.

University Details

University of Sunderland has been an important centre for education since 674 AD, when Benedict Bishop built St Peter’s Church and monastery. Since then, the university developed from a technical college to a polytechnic to a university of today.
In 1992, the University of Sunderland gained its university status when City of Sunderland was granted city status. The university is recognised by The Guardian as England's best new university in 2001 and named by The Times Higher Education Supplement as the top university in England for providing the best student experience in 2005. On 19 July 2007, University of Sunderland was once again been named the leading university in the UK for widening participation, in Government higher education performance indicators. It is the eighth year out of the nine years since the indicators were introduced that Sunderland has topped the table for attracting people into higher education from areas where there is low participation.

Tourism at the University of Sunderland is ranked 6th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2008), 3rd best in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2009 and 2010) and 2nd best in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2011).

Testimonials

 

Marketing in Travel, Hospitality And Tourism

This module provides a vocational focus on the broad-based units on the economics of leisure and tourism, accounting and finance and principles of business management. It will develop in students the ability to apply the principles of marketing to different sectors of the travel, hospitality, tourist and recreational industry. Topics include: relationship marketing in travel, hospitality and tourism, influence of environmental factors, importance of market research, market segmentation, targeting and positioning, pricing products, promoting products, channels of distribution and destination marketing in relation to visitor attractions, transportation and travel, accommodation and lodging, tours and packages, and events and conventions.

Information Technology in Travel, Hospitality And Tourism

This module introduces basic computer fundamentals and systems architecture and then discusses the use of IT for both domestic and international travel and lodging transactions and accommodation. It studies the applications of the Internet and e-commerce in the travel, hospitality and tourism industry including on-line travel reservation systems, virtual communities, user interface systems, hotel database systems, expert systems and tourist information systems.

Economics of Leisure And Tourism

This module studies the economic concepts from first principles and applies them to a range of leisure, recreational and tourism problems and issues at the consumer, business, national and international level. Key issues covered would include: tourism geography, organisations and markets, price system, demand forecasting and estimation, balance of payments and exchange rates, the role of government and growth opportunities and threats in macroeconomics that face the leisure, recreation and tourism industry.

Principles of Business Management (II)

This module is intended to provide knowledge on the basics of business management against the backdrop of the travel, hospitality, tourism and recreational industry. Topics studied include the development of management thought and practice, the business environment, corporate strategy and planning, organising, job responsibilities and delegation, decision-making and the control system, leadership and managing change in an organisation.

Food and Beverage Management

This module illustrates the principle characteristics of food and beverage operation. It examines how the lodging food and beverage manager coordinates, manages diverse operations which may range from lounge, room service to fine dining, and how each operation may require a different approach to marketing, service, and design. Additionally, students study daily operations in terms of food and beverage service systems, estimation of raw materials, purchasing, cost analysis, production scheduling, application of IT technology, delivery schedules and banquet and beverage service.

Accounting and Finance in Travel, Hospitality And Tourism

This module presents managerial accounting and finance concepts and explains how they apply to specific operations in the travel, hospitality, tourism and recreational industry. Fundamentals of the management accounting system and finance, including costing of products and services, the provision of both financial and non-financial services to management to enhance a firm’s competitiveness and the interpretation of the elements of the accounting system will be studied.

Communications Management in Leisure and Tourism

This module provides a study of the communication functions in organisations, including effective and efficient use of written, oral and electronic communications. In this module, students develop essential communication skills, including report writing, publicity campaigns and advertising, sales letters, making presentations and other marketing communication methods that are related to leisure and tourism.

Case Studies in Travel, Hospitality And Tourism

This module consists of case studies in the travel, hospitality and tourism industry to determine current practice and to study the problems and challenges associated to it. The content of the case studies will enhance the students’ understanding of the complex issues surrounding the case histories of firms, their marketing mix and service offerings, the constitution of marketing operations, their delivery systems and their standards of quality and satisfaction.

Structure and Duration

 

Day Programme (for International students only)

• Consists of 8 modules
• 7 months
• 5 days a week

Commencement Date

Class Intake for 2012

: : Day Programme         Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec

Fees:
 

: : Application Fee       S$267.50 + $30 (ICA student pass processing fee)

: : Tuition Fees            S$6,955.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess one of the following entrance requirements:

• 5 GCE 'O' Level credits

    OR

• 3 GCE 'O' Levels with 2 years of working experience

    OR

• Partial GCE 'A' Levels (less than 2 'A' and 2 'AO' passes)

    OR

• ITE Higher NITEC, CBS and ITC holder

    OR

• MDIS Professional Certificate in Business Management

    OR

• Professional Certificate from other recognised local/overseas professional institutes. Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who are unable to meet the minimum admission requirements may enrol for the Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management incorporating Professional Certificate in Business Management

Other equivalent qualification may be considered on a case by case basis

Additional Criteria

Applicants must also possess at least a C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Level.

Applicants who do not meet the English requirements are required to :

• Completed MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) test

    OR

• Achieve a minimum of 213 points (computer-based) or 550 points (paper-based) in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or 79 points (Internet–based) conducted by the United States Education & Information Centre

    OR

• Achieve a minimum of band 6.0 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) conducted by the British Council

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Completed application form that can be obtained from MDIS website or at any of our centres;
• Certified-true copies of all education certificates and transcripts; and
• Registration fee (non-refundable)

* Reservations will not be entertained.

MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement. You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.
If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.

A membership fee is applicable upon admission.
Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.

Student Pass Application

International student is required to apply for student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.

Structure and Duration

Day Programme (for Local students only)

• Consists of 8 modules
• 7 months
• 5 days a week

Evening Programme (for Local students only)

• Consists of 8 modules
• Minimum duration of 12 months
• 1 to 3 evenings a week (depending on the number of modules taken, up to a maximum of 3 modules per term)

Commencement Date

Class Intake for 2012

: : Day Programme         Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec

: : Evening Programme         Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

Fees:

: : Application Fee        S$21.40

Day Programme

: : Tuition Fees             S$5,564.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included.

Evening Programme

: : Tuition Fees             S$5,243.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess one of the following entrance requirements:

• 5 GCE 'O' Level credits

    OR

• 3 GCE 'O' Levels with 3 years of working experience

    OR

• Partial GCE 'A' Levels (less than 2 'A' and 2 'AO' passes)

    OR

• ITE Higher NITEC, CBS and ITC holder

    OR

• MDIS Professional Certificate in Business Management

    OR

• Professional Certificate from other recognised local/overseas professional institutes. Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who are unable to meet the minimum admission requirements may enrol for the Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management incorporating Professional Certificate in Business Management

Other equivalent qualification may be considered on a case by case basis

Additional Criteria

Applicants must also possess at least a C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Level.

Applicants who do not meet the English requirements are required to :

• Completed MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) test

    OR

• Achieve a minimum of 213 points (computer-based) or 550 points (paper-based) in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or 79 points (Internet–based) conducted by the United States Education & Information Centre

    OR

• Achieve a minimum of band 6.0 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) conducted by the British Council

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services

 

1. STUDY LOANS
    

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   TCC Limited	Tel : 6319 3700	www.tcc.org.sg
   DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   Maybank	Tel : 1800 629 2265	www.maybank2u.com.sg




2. CREDIT CARD INTEREST FREE 0%  INSTALMENT PLANS

   a)        For All Progammes(6 to 12 months)

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   Standard Chartered Bank	Tel : 1800 747 7000	www.standardchartered.com.sg
   POSB/DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   Maybank	Tel : 1800-9682265	www.maybank.com.sg
   UOB	Tel : 1800 22 66 121	www.uob.com.sg
   OCBC	Tel : 1800 363 3333	www.ocbc.com.sg

   
   

   b)       For Degree & Masters Programmes (24 months)

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   POSB/DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   UOB	Tel : 1800 22 66 121	www.uob.com.sg

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Completed application form that can be obtained from MDIS website or at any of our centres;
• Certified-true copies of all education certificates and transcripts; and
• Registration fee (non-refundable)

* Reservations will not be entertained.

MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement. You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.

If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.

A membership fee is applicable upon admission.

Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.

 

Duration of Course | 7 - 12 months
Degree Awarded | DIPLOMA
Intake | 0 Students