International Foundation Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality ManagementAwarded by: MDIS

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management IFD
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management IFD

Programme Aims and Objectives 

This programme is designed for individuals who aspire to begin a career in the field of travel, tourism and hospitality management or would like to assume greater responsibilities in one of the many ancillary service industries but lack the professional training and wish to have their skills formally recognised. Participants will acquire an integrated knowledge of the best industry practices and the operations of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality industries.

This programme includes field trips and hands-on practicum. The campus has a Hospitality Training Centre (Tropical Breeze) in a hotel setting which makes learning more realistic for the participants.

Why MDIS School of Tourism and Hospitality

The MDIS School of Tourism and Hospitality prides itself on training today’s interns, for tomorrow’s practitioners. Partnering the University of Sunderland (UK) which is currently ranked 2nd in The Guardian University Guide 2019: League Table for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism, the School offers programme specialisations in tourism, hospitality, and events management delivered by an experienced and qualified academic faculty. 

A firm believer in grooming leading professionals of the future through active learning approaches, MDIS invested in a 1,400 sq ft hospitality training facility called ‘Tropical Breeze’ to equip students with current knowledge and skills in preparation for their future careers. Tropical Breeze offers students the opportunity to adopt specific skillsets from the latest Opera Property Management System used commonly in Front Office Operations, well-equipped bar and barista facilities and a mock-up guest room for housekeeping. Another platform to prepare them for the real-world is offered at the institution-owned café, Brew & Bites.  Here, students are presented the opportunity to prepare light meals and beverages and develop their communication skills by engaging customers directly.   

Apart from an active and industry relevant curriculum, students are also required to complete a 6-month internship at leading hotels, resorts, and attractions locally or overseas to ensure a real-world understanding of the complexities and demands of the hospitality and tourism sector. 

Its academic rigour, strong practicum training, and internship placements indubitably develops extensive industry knowledge and critical professional competencies in positioning its graduates for long-term success.

Progression

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will gain entry to Higher Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management awarded by MDIS.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in industry sectors such as hotels and resorts, cruise lines, restaurants, caterings, events, attractions, travel agencies, conventions, destination marketing and other tourism organisations.

Modules:

Marketing in Travel, Hospitality and Tourism

Information Technology in Travel, Hospitality and Tourism

Service Quality and Business Communication in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

Hospitality Operations Accounting

Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Food and Beverage Operations

Accommodation Operations


Workshops: 

Effective Presentation Skills

Values for Success

 

Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching modules

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers.

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Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
7 Months  March 2024  October 2024
 May 2024  December 2024
 September 2024  April 2025
Part-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 Months  May 2024  May 2025
 August 2024  August 2025
 November 2024  November 2025  

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$6,758.00 S$200.00 - S$450.00
Part-time

 

Application fees: S$109.00

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.

# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop,  medical insurance, fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination, administrative fee, study guide and e-Book.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 14 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:

At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass

OR

NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications 

OR

International applicants must have completed 10 years of foreign formal education 

OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) 

OR

At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass

English Language Requirements

C6 pass in English at GCE 'O' Level or equivalent 

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in the IELTS or eqivalent 

OR

Pass the English Entrance Test (EET) conducted by MDIS 

OR

Completed MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) 

OR

1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st or 2nd language) 

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

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.

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 - 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation Contact Number Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -   https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
7 Months  March 2024  October 2024
 May 2024  December 2024
 September 2024  April 2025

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$$9,374.00 S$810.00 - S$1,000.00

 

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.

# Local: 
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop,  medical insurance, fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination, administrative fee, study guide and e-Book.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 14 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:

At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass

OR

NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications 

OR

International applicants must have completed 10 years of foreign formal education 

OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) 

OR

At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess at least ONE of the following:

Possess a minimum C6 grade in English at GCE 'O' Level or equivalent 

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in the IELTS or eqivalent 

OR

Pass the English Entrance Test (EET) conducted by MDIS 

OR

Completed MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) 

OR

1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st or 2nd language) 

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

Student Pass Application

International student is required to apply for student pass if they wish to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:

Ms Nancy Kusuma | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9672 9699 | Email: nancy_kusuma@mdis.edu.sg

Ms Kate Gan | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 8821 9729 | Email: kate_ganql@mdis.edu.sg

Ms Shila | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 8893 6885 | Email: shila_alim@mdis.edu.sg

 

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Quick Information

Duration of Course 
7 - 12 months 

Award
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA 

Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
March
May
September

Part-time Programme
May
Aug
November

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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