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The need for T&H diplomas and above qualifications across Asia is becoming increasingly obvious as regional economies are showing sustained robust growth. With this, the increasing liberalization of trade internationally is driving the need for professionals with advanced business skills and knowledge. Currently, neither local nor regional educational providers have the capacity to meet this rising demand for T&H diplomas, and ERCI aims, in part, to satisfy this demand by delivering quality degree programmes focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, practical relevance and a passion for excellence.
The DTHM enables the student to attain the thinking skills, creative ability and technical knowledge needed to become professionals in their chosen field, taking into account the context of their work and the ever changing global environment. Students learn to be flexible and sensitive to the dynamic changes in business trends and the needs of their industry.
A focus is placed on the student’s development of his or her own individual business leadership development. The programme seeks to introduce new ideas and practices as a development from their previous experience or studies. The programme recognises and emphasises the value of the business process from concept through to realisation of practical business solutions, and presentation. This is delivered through lectures, tutorials and students are assessed through research and project work, presentations, written assignments and examinations.
Main Objective of the Course
The objective of the programme is to provide participants with a high level of interpersonal skills, range of identification and analytical program skills and strategies practical to the tourism and hospitality industry
Benefits of Studying the Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management
The DTHM will be particularly attractive to students who intend to embark on a career in the T&H industry and who have a keen interest in the industries’ activities.
Students completing this programme will hold a qualification that will enhance their career development in the field in which they are currently working. Those choosing the programme as initial career preparation would be in a position to seek employment where knowledge of essential business principles in addition to practical experience would be a significant strength in terms of CV building. Additionally, students with diploma and advanced diploma status have great opportunities for fast-track career development.
Graduates of the programme could potentially work in a wide range of businesses. The modules secure a solid base for students in the specialised areas identified and make them attractive in terms of competitive recruitment. Further, the programme itself is robust to provide a solid foundation for further academic study for students who are interested in pursuing higher level studies.
Modules & Synopsis
ERCTH 101 Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
The subject has been developed as an introductory study to the areas
of tourism and hospitality to provide participants with a sound
foundation from which they can progress onto the other subjects of
tourism and hospitality. It is designed to establish an awareness of
concepts and perspectives relevant to the understanding of tourism and
hospitality industries and to give participants a framework from which
to analyze the various aspects of these industries
ERCDTH 102 Accounting and Finance for Tourism & Hospitality
This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of the necessary managerial accounting and financial skill relevant to the tourism and hospitality industry. Students are exposed to both the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and finance and they should be able to outline the importance of accounting and budgeting to the start-up, growth and competitive development of a company within the tourism and hospitality sector.
ERCDTH 103 Business Communications
This course focuses on the key business communication skills necessary for the effective and efficient operations in today’s complex business environment. Students will be introduced to basic communication concepts and principles, and will develop an understanding of the importance of both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Students will have opportunities to apply their newly acquired communication skills in small and larger group settings and in creating effective documents appropriate to different business contexts.
ERCTH 104 Human Resource Management for Tourism and Hospitality
The tourism and hospitality industry is a very people-oriented service industry. It depends on well-trained and motivated staff to deliver its services. As such, it is imperative that its human resources are effectively managed and developed in order to establish a sustainable competitive advantage. This course aims to ensure that students understand;
- The strategic role of HRM and the importance of the alignment of human resource strategies with the values of an organization and its immediate business resource.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the external and internal environments affecting HRM
- Analyze, interpret and discuss the theories and models of human resource activities
- Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of Human Resource Management in the analysis, diagnosis and solution of management situations and problems.
ERCTH 105 Hotel information Systems & Electronic Commerce
This course focuses on the use of information systems in the tourism industry; the use of computers to facilitate both the flow and management of information in the industry; the flow and capture of information related to providing tourism and hospitality services; constant changes in information technology and their impact on the channels of distribution; the interdependence and cross-linking of the industry's systems along with the emergence of the Internet as another channel of information flow.
ERCTH 106 Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
This subject will introduce participants to the development of modern marketing practice and theory in the hospitality and tourism industry. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of marketing and branding principles and their applications. In particular, the course approaches marketing not only as a functional area of an organization but also as a philosophy of doing business.
ERCTH 107 Quality & Service Excellence
This subject will introduce participants to the quality and service excellence in the hospitality and tourism industry. Emphasis is placed on developing and implementing a guest focused service strategy in hospitality related organizations
ERCDTH 108 Social & Legal Issues
This course is designed to provide students with an appreciation and understanding of the impacts of legal and social issues relating to the tourism and hospitality industry. Students are exposed to both the legal and social issues that may arise from tourism and hospitality operations, so as to ensure ethical operational compliance to the law
Delivery Mode
This programme is available on both full-time & part-time mode. The course consists of
8 modules and can be completed in 9 months.
Availability
January / March / May / July / September / November
Assessment
Teaching, learning and assessment processes have been developed to ensure that students experience a variety of methods of learning and assessment. The programme is a combination of lectures and tutorials and assessments are through, individual assignments, participation presentations, and formal examinations at the end of every subject. Students are expected to display experiential learning. The majority of work within the programme includes lectures, seminars, demonstration workshops, group and individual tutorials.
Admission requirements
- Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ levels credits with a pass in English Language
- In the absence of equivalent qualifications, mature candidates (18 years and above) with relevant working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Programme Advancement
Course Fees
Local Students | International Students
Programme fees are not inclusive of textbooks.
All prices are subject to prevailing GST. All fees
are payable to ‘ERC Institute Pte Ltd’ in Singapore
Dollars.
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