Just like hotel and tourism management, events management is another prominent field which falls under the umbrella of hospitality. To prepare students for the fast-evolving and globally diverse hospitality industry, the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality and Events Management programme equips students with the knowledge and capabilities to effectively devise and manage event concepts.
This programme offers students the opportunity to develop key hospitality management skills coupled with the critical thinking abilities to assess a wide span of events within the conferences, exhibitions and corporate events sector. Furthermore, the Industrial Work Experience module that students have to undertake in the second year is endorsed by Hospitality Alliance Singapore which comprises of seven (7) renowned hospitality associations. Towards the end of the programme, students are required to complete the requisite dissertation research project.
Upon successful completion, qualified students will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality and Events Management by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Graduates will be fully armed with the competencies to evaluate the current micro and macro environmental factors as well as trends which are of vital importance to the current and future success of events within the Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) industries.
DIMENSIONS International College is an approved academic partner of Cardiff Metropolitan University for the above programme.
The programme consists of two components:
I. Theory and practical class lessons conducted at DIMENSIONS International College (30 months).
II. Industrial Attachment (IA) / Industrial Work Experience* (Year 2), students will be trained at hotels, resorts, country clubs or restaurants (6 months).
Objective
Course Structure
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality and Events Management consists of 20 modules.
The programme consists of two components:
I. Theory and practical class lessons conducted at DIMENSIONS International College (30 months).
II. Industrial Attachment (IA) / Industrial Work Experience*(Year 2), students will be trained at hotels, resorts, country clubs or restaurants (6 months).
*Students must satisfy the following pre-qualifying requirements prior to school’s arrangement for their IA posting:
A) Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of IA posting
B) Complete and pass the practical and theory assessments of your Course
C) Achieve at least 90% attendance rate
D) Pass the Interview Screening Test comprising of:
Academic Level: GCE A-Level with passes in at least three subjects at D Grade and above (including Mathematics and Science) or successfully completed DIMENSIONS’ Foundation Programme for Higher Education or 3-year Senior High School Diploma or equivalent Diploma in related disciplines.
English Proficiency: IELTS score of at least 6.0 or pass the DIMENSIONS’ Certificate in Academic English Level 5 or pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS or its equivalent. 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.
Class Periods
Full-time
Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 12.30pm and/or 1.45pm – 4.45pm
5 sessions per week, 3 contact hours per session
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
1-3 sessions per week, 3 contact hours per session
Examination Period
Assessments in course and / or at the end of semester
Assessment Methods
Combination of practical assessments, examinations, test, assignments, reports, project, portfolio and presentations
Assessment Grading Criteria
Following the University’s Generic Marking Criteria in 21 classifications evaluating a student’s Knowledge and Understanding, Cognitive Skills, Practical/Professional Skills and Transferable Skills
Module Name | Assessment Methods (Weighting) |
Hospitality in Practice | Practical (40%), Exam (60%) |
International Hospitality Events and Operations | Practical (50%), Assignment (50%) |
Events in Context | Assignment 1(50%), Assignment 2 (50%) |
Diversity and Social Inclusion for THE | Assignment – Portfolio (100%) |
Finance for Managers | MCQ/Case Study (20%), Case Study/Class Test (20%), Exam (50%), Participation (10%) |
Managing People and Organisations | Practical (40%), Exam (60%) |
Personal Development Planning | Assignment 1 (30%), Assignment 2 – Reflective Summary (70%) |
Event Design and Project Management | Assignment (25%), Report (25%), Practical Project (50%) |
Global Hospitality Management Today | Assignment (60%), Portfolio (40%) |
HRM for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) | Exam (50%), Assignment (50%) |
Marketing for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) | Exam (40%), Assignment (50%), Presentation (10%) |
Research Methods | Assignment (100%) |
Business Development and Finance | Assignment (100%) |
Industrial Work Experience with Personal Development Planning | Work Experience Presentation (15%), Reflective Report (50%), Employers’ Report (5%), Application (20%), Presentation (10%) |
Legal Issues for Events | Assignment (100%) |
International Food and Beverage Management | Presentation (25%), Report (75%) |
Strategic Management for THE | Exam (40%), Assignment (50%), Presentation (10%) |
Branding and Advertising | Assignment (50%); Presentation (50%) |
Conferences, Exhibitions and Corporate Events | Assignment (50%); Presentation (50%) |
Dissertation | Assignment (100%) |
Full-time
1. *Application Fee (Non – refundable) | S$500.00 |
2. Tuition Fee | S$18,800.00 |
3. Registration Fee for Overseas University | S$1,500.00 |
4. Administrative Fee | S$510.00 |
5. Examination Fee | S$900.00 |
6. Course Material | S$1,050.00 |
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$1,675.80 |
Total | S$25,615.80 |
1. *Application Fee (Non – refundable) | S$100.00 |
2. Tuition Fee | S$14,000.00 |
3. Registration Fee for Overseas University | S$1,500.00 |
4. Administrative Fee | S$300.00 |
5. Examination Fee | S$900.00 |
6. Course Material | S$980.00 |
7% GST | S$1,244.60 |
Total | S$19,024.60 |
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. Re-assessment Fee Per Module | S$481.50 |