Academy of LEARNING
Career and Business College
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Hospitality is diverse and global in nature and one of the growing industries around the world. The International Hospitality Management Diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced, rewarding and challenging world of hospitality management. The program appeals to individuals who are charismatic, outgoing, capable and energetic. Its objective is to produce qualified graduates, ready to work in hotels and other accommodation services at a supervisory level.

Students will gain a broad range of management and operational skills and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a hospitality service environment. The program provides the skills to progress to higher-level careers, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training.

This program provides students with:

• Managerial skills to manage all physical aspects of a hotel, restaurant or hospitality property including: front office, housekeeping, and food service operations
• Supervisory and communication skills essential for effective leadership
• Techniques to develop and maintain high-performance teams
• Strategies to manage human resources and maximize staff productivity striving to exceed guest expectations
• Purchasing strategies and techniques
• Operational capacity for computer systems, such as hardware, software, and generic applications as well as computer-based property management systems
• Marketing strategies to employ in the hospitality industry

Admission Requirements

Prospective students must be Grade 12 graduates, or equivalent, or have Mature Student status (19 years of age or over with at least one year out of high school) and subject to the discretion of the college Director. Grade 12 or equivalent graduates who cannot supply appropriate proof and Mature Students will be required to complete an entrance examination to properly assess their personal strengths and weaknesses. The minimum passing grade for this examination is 75%.

Program Prerequisites

• Introduction to Keyboarding
• Introduction to Personal Computers
• Microsoft Windows Level 1
• Introduction to the Internet

*Not all programs are offered at each location.