Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Higher Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Advanced Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This Higher Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management at the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education develops professional and practical skills for hospitality and catering. The programme mixes theory, simulated environments and industrial attachment, plus language and generic training, whole-person development and pathways to further study. Accredited by Institute of Hospitality (IoH) and UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Career Outcomes: Graduates can begin in entry-level hotel and catering roles and progress to supervisory or middle-management positions such as Front Office Manager, Executive Housekeeper, Reservations or Food and Beverage Manager. Related paths include events, guest relations, and hospitality operations roles. Keywords: hospitality, hotel management, catering management, vocational training, internship, industrial attachment.
Programme Aims
This programme aims to prepare students with the necessary professional knowledge and skills to pursue their careers in the hotel and catering industry. The programme focuses on both theory and practical training. Through simulated working environments and industrial attachment, students can acquire relevant technical competence and professional knowledge of the industry.
This programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and work experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Professional Recognition
The programme is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH) of UK and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Graduates can start their careers at entry level in the hotel and catering industry. After accumulating further operational experiences, they can be promoted to supervisory or middle management positions, such as Front Office Manager, Executive Housekeeper, Reservations Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Banquet Sales and Service Manager, etc.
