Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Hospitality Management

Provided by DIMENSIONS International College

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Awarded by DIMENSIONS International College


Course introduction

Introduction


The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Hospitality Management is designed to equip students with contemporary Hospitality and F&B operation management knowledge and skills at supervisory / managerial level, and enable them to develop their personal and professional competence across different management areas in hospitality discipline. Upon completion, successful learners will be able to demonstrate their conception and understanding in respect of hospitality and F&B business management supporting their future career development or further pursuit of higher qualification in relevant area.

Upon successful completion of the course and Industrial Attachment, students will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Hospitality Management by DIMENSIONS International College.



Curriculum Overview


Programme Structure


The programme consists of two components:

I. Theory and practical class lessons conducted at DIMENSIONS International College (6 months).
II. Industrial Attachment (IA)*, students will be trained at hotels, resorts, country clubs or restaurants and write a project report (6 months)

Objective

  • To provide students with the application skills in management hospitality business
  • To provide students with the understanding of the dynamics and changes of the hospitality industry
  • To provide students with the analytical skills in solving problems
Designed for
  • Aspiring Advanced Diploma or degree holders
  • Students who have higher learning qualifications and desire to join the hospitality industry
  • Working adults with similar work experience who are looking for an upgrade



Area of Studies


Course Structure
This course consists of 7 modules.

The programme consists of two components:

  • Theory and practical class lessons conducted at DIMENSIONS International College (6 months).
  • Industrial Attachment (IA)*, students will be trained at hotels, resorts, country clubs or restaurants and write a project report (6 months)
* Students must satisfy the following pre-qualifying requirements prior to school’s arrangement for their IA posting:

A) Complete and pass the practical and theory assessments of your Course
B) Achieve at least 90% attendance rate
C) Pass the Interview Screening Test comprising of:
  • Technical Test
  • Performance Test
Note:
  • IA posting is not guaranteed and will be subjected to approval of relevant passes by Ministry of Manpower (MOM). No further IA posting will be arranged if a student withdraws or is terminated from the IA centre.
  • Industrial Attachment will be arranged for qualified students. Students who are not secured with IA will have to successfully complete a Research Project.
Course Outline
  • Outline for Professional Customer Services
  • Outline for Managing Food Operation
  • Outline for Managing Beverage Operation
  • Outline for Managing Front Office and Housekeeping
  • Outline for Managerial Accounting for Hospitality Industry
  • Outline for Sales and Marketing
  • Outline for Internship / Industrial Attachment*
*Students must satisfy the following pre-qualifying requirements prior to school’s arrangement for their IA posting:

A) Complete and pass the practical and theory assessments of your Course
B) Achieve at least 90% attendance rate
C) Pass the Interview Screening Test comprising of:
  • Technical Test
  • Performance Test
Note:
  • IA posting is not guaranteed and will be subjected to approval of relevant passes by Ministry of Manpower (MOM). No further IA posting will be arranged if a student withdraws or is terminated from the IA centre.
  • Industrial Attachment will be arranged for qualified students. Students who are not secured with IA will have to successfully complete a Research Project.
Scope of Study
Theories and research in Hospitality Management

Delivery Mode
Lectures, tutorials, discussions and researches

Commencement Date/Intakes
To view dates of intakes for January to December 2017, please go to : https://dimensions.edu.sg/pdf/intakes/Intake2017.pdf
DIMENSIONS reserves the right to change the intakes at any time without prior notice.

Duration
6 months Institutional Training and 6 months Industrial Attachment (IA)*
Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 12 months of Institutional Training

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway
For career advancement, students can look forward to employment opportunities in these industries:
  • Hotels/Resorts/Bars/Restaurants
  • Food Service Outlets
  • Entertainment Industry
Notes:
  • Graduates progression pathway is subject to the respective Institutions’/Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.
  • Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.



Entry Requirements


Academic Level:
A degree from recognized institutions or professional qualifications from of recognized professional bodies. Candidates holding 3-year Diploma or Advanced Diploma with relevant working experience may be considered on case-to-case basis.

English Proficiency:
At least IELTS 6.0 or CAE Level 5 or pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.



Duration & Intake


Programme Duration


Class Period
Full-time
Monday to Friday: 9.30am-12.30pm and/or 1.45pm-4.45pm
3 contact hours per session, 5 sessions per week (Total: 15 contact hours per week)

Part-time
Weekday (Monday to Friday)
Sessions will be held in the evening
and / or
Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday)
Sessions will be conducted within 9.00am to 6.00pm
3 contact hours per session, 4 sessions per week (Total: 12 contact hours per week)

Examination Period
End of module

Assessment Methods
Assignments, project and practical performance

Assessment Grading Criteria

S/N Modules Assessment Methods (Weighting) Grading Criteria
1 Professional Customer Services Assignment (50%); Practical Performance (50%) General Grade:
A : (80 marks and above)
B : (70 – 79 marks)
C : (60 – 69 marks)
D : (50 – 59 marks)
F : Fail (49 marks and below)
2 Managing Food Operation Assignment (50%); Practical Performance (50%)
3 Managing Beverage Operation Assignment (50%); Practical Performance (50%)
4 Managing Front Office and Housekeeping Assignment (50%); Practical Performance (50%)
5 Managerial Accounting for Hospitality Industry Assignment (60%); Examination (40%)
6 Sales and Marketing Assignment / Project (100%)
7 Internship / Industrial Attachment Practical Performance (100%)

Expected Examination Results Release Date
Not more than 3 months after the final assessment

Qualification Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Hospitality Management awarded by DIMENSIONS International College

Graduation Requirements
A “Pass” in all modules including Industrial Attachment

Student who have passed all the theoretical units under the institutional training but fail in Industrial Attachment/Research Project can only be entitled to award the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Hospitality Management
Note 1: International Student must achieve at least 90% attendance rate (ICA Requirement).
Note 2: International Student must not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason (ICA Requirement).
Note 3: Students who do not require ICA’s student’s pass must achieve at least 80% attendance rate.Our College only accept medical certificates as proof for absenteeism. Any other documents should only be accepted on a case-by-case basis with full justification and be acceptable by ICA.
Note 4: In the first week of studies, an induction session will be conducted. The students will be briefed by the Academic Staff on full details of the course including scheme of work, timetable, assessments and grading, assessment and exam dates and venue and many other academic matters.
Note 5: DIMENSIONS has the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 10 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy).
Note 6: Students (both international and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations.



Fees & Funding


Full-time

1. Application Fee (Non – refundable) S$500.00
2. Tuition Fee S$6,800.00
3. Administrative Fee S$435.00
4. Examination Fee S$500.00
5. Course Material S$650.00
6. Uniform S$200.00
7. Medical Check-Up Fee S$60.00
8. International Student Management Fee S$500.00
9. ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee S$120.00
7% GST S$683.55
Total S$10,448.55

Part-time

1. Application Fee (Non – refundable) S$100.00
2. Tuition Fee S$6,800.00
3. Administrative Fee S$400.00
4. Examination Fee S$300.00
5. Course Material S$500.00
6. Uniform S$200.00
7% GST S$581.00
Total S$8,881.00

Miscellaneous Fees:

1. Loss of Student’s Pass (For Student’s Pass holder only) S$278.20
2. Renewal of Student’s Pass (For Student’s Pass holder only) S$128.40
3. Administrative Fees for Extension / Replacement of Student’s Pass (For Student’s Pass holder only) S$535.00
4. Additional Book Fee Per Book S$107.00
5. Appeal for Result Fee Per Module S$160.50
6. Academic Status Certification Fee Per Certification Letter S$53.50
7. Late Payment Fee S$107.00
8. Documents Courier Services Fee Per Delivery S$53.50
9. Re-enrolment Fee S$535.00
10. Course Deferment Fee S$374.50
11. Graduation Ceremony Fee Subject to University / DIMENSIONS’ prevailing charges
12. Additional Uniform Fee Per Piece S$53.50
13. Re-assessment Fee Per Module S$214.00
14. Re-take Fee Per Module S$1070.00

Note 1: All miscellaneous fees are inclusive of 7% GST.
Note 2: Total course fees paid (except application fee and GST) by students are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS).
Note 3: All students must sign the Advisory Note to Student before signing the Standard PEI-Student Contract.
Note 4: The Standard PEI-Student Contract must be signed by the student prior to making course fees payments to DIMENSIONS.
Note 5: The course fees shown above are effective from 20th June 2017. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice.


Payment Mode

For more information on Payment Mode, please go to : https://dimensions.edu.sg/current-students/types-of-fee-and-payment-modes/

For more information on Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), please go to : https://dimensions.edu.sg/current-students/fee-protection-scheme/

For further details, please contact your Admissions Officer at 6334 0600.

 

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