Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management
INTRODUCTION TO DIPLOMA IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
The Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management is a robust two-year program designed to provide students with foundational and advanced knowledge in the hospitality sector, particularly focusing on hotel and restaurant operations. Spanning four semesters, the curriculum is carefully structured to balance theoretical concepts with hands-on practical training, covering essential aspects of management, customer service, food and beverage operations, and hospitality business principles.
Each semester includes a diverse range of course units that gradually develop competencies in areas such as front office operations, housekeeping, culinary arts, food and beverage management, event planning, and hospitality law. The program is structured with lecture hours (LT), practical hours (PH), contact hours (CH), and credit units (CU) allocated to each course unit, with a total credit unit load typical of diploma-level studies. This format allows students to monitor their progress and ensures an immersive learning experience with substantial practical exposure through labs, workshops, and industry-based internships.
By the end of the program, graduates will possess the skills and knowledge required to excel in various hospitality roles, including positions as hotel supervisors, restaurant managers, front office executives, and catering coordinators. This diploma also serves as a stepping stone for students aiming to pursue further studies or specialized certifications in hospitality and hotel management
Diploma in Hospitality Management - Course Structure
Semester I (Year 1, Semester 1)
No. | Course Code | Course Name | LT | PH | CH | CU |
1 | DHRM 1101 | Introduction to Hotel Management | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
2 | DHRM 1102 | Food Production I | 20 | 40 | 60 | 4 |
3 | DHRM 1103 | Customer Service in Hospitality | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
4 | DHRM 1104 | Communication Skills | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
5 | DHRM 1105 | Information and Communication Technology | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
6 | DHRM 1106 | Basic Accounting for Hospitality | 30 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
Total Credit Units: 21
Semester II (Year 1, Semester 2)
No. | Course Code | Course Name | LT | PH | CH | CU |
1 | DHRM 1201 | Restaurant and Bar Operations | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
2 | DHRM 1202 | Food Production II | 20 | 40 | 60 | 4 |
3 | DHRM 1203 | Principles of Housekeeping | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
4 | DHRM 1204 | Front Office Operations | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
5 | DHRM 1205 | Hospitality Law and Ethics | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
6 | DHRM 1206 | Hospitality Entrepreneurship | 30 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
Total Credit Units: 21
Semester III (Year 2, Semester 1)
No. | Course Code | Course Name | LT | PH | CH | CU |
1 | DHRM 2101 | Food and Beverage Control | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
2 | DHRM 2102 | Food Production III | 20 | 40 | 60 | 4 |
3 | DHRM 2103 | Marketing for Hospitality Industry | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
4 | DHRM 2104 | Hotel Financial Management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
5 | DHRM 2105 | Tourism and Hospitality Management | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
6 | DHRM 2106 | Research Methods in Hospitality | 30 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
Total Credit Units: 21
Semester IV (Year 2, Semester 2)
No. | Course Code | Course Name | LT | PH | CH | CU |
1 | DHRM 2201 | Hospitality Strategic Management | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
2 | DHRM 2202 | Food Production IV | 20 | 40 | 60 | 4 |
3 | DHRM 2203 | Event Planning and Management | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
4 | DHRM 2204 | Hospitality Human Resource Management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
5 | DHRM 2205 | Internship | 0 | 120 | 120 | 6 |
Total Credit Units: 21
Notes on Course Units:
- LT (Lecture Time): Theoretical lecture hours per semester.
- PH (Practical Hours): Hands-on or laboratory practical hours per semester.
- CH (Contact Hours): Total learning time (Lecture + Practical).
- CU (Credit Units): Represents the weight of the course in terms of credits earned per semester.