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Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

OVERVIEW

About This Programme

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management is developed by London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) as a second-year course towards a progression route for students aiming for a higher qualification in the field of hospitality and tourism management.

CIMA and ACCA accredited degree

42% of 2024 cohort scored distinction

Fulltime Degree

8 month | full time
fast track degree

Practical and theoretic modules

Practical and theoretic modules

Guided career sessions

6-month Industrial Attachment

MODULES

Designed to explore beyond subject knowledge

Awarded by LSBF, this programme is designed to highlight the latest advancements in the hospitality and tourism industry. It equips students with a deep understanding of the theories and techniques essential in this dynamic field. The curriculum emphasizes developing key professional competencies, including effective communication, exceptional customer service, leadership, teamwork, and other critical skills needed for success in the industry.


Facilities and Maintenance Management

This module introduces the balance of generic management skills core quality of an organization, the value and the risk in processes and to be focused on the facilities operations. These operational skills for the delivery of the facilities services are covered by the management of space, environment, communications and the full range of services that supports business effectiveness in the hospitality and tourism industry. Read more about the module here.

Food and Beverage Management

This module focuses on the analysis of the operations and determines the best course of action in food and beverage operations and management. It examines ways to maximise service efficiency and productivity to satisfy demands of today’s guests. Topics also include organisation of food & beverage operations, marketing, nutrition, menu, pricing strategies, productions, service, cost control, facility design, layout and equipment. Read more about the module here.

Human Resource Management

This module will provide the students with an in-depth understanding of the strategic and coherent approach to an organisation’s most valued assets – the people. The module will also focus on effective business practices such as performance and reward management in the hospitality and tourism industry. Read more about the module here.

Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events

This module introduces students to this sector of the tourism industry, and will cover both business and leisure events. The specific characteristics of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events sector (MICE) will be discussed, including impacts for tourism development, conference marketing, management of meetings and conferences and the growing importance of event tourism will be discussed. Read more about the module here.

Hospitality Accounting

This module will give students the knowledge, skills and techniques that will help with the management decision making process. It will look at the process and practices which take place within a hotel business environment and at the analytical skills required to understanding accounting and financial information. 

Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management

This module enables students to identify the emerging issues in the hospitality and tourism industry and examines their impact. Students will be able to understand how important it is to tackle all the issues in the industry. Read more about the module here.

Resort Management

This module introduces students the function of management as an integrating activity within the hotel and resort sectors. It will investigate the principles behind the concepts of resort management including: quality management; operational strategies; performance and control systems. Students will also consider the use of revenue and pricing; principles of sustainability, effective marketing approaches as well as legal considerations. Read more about the module here.

Niche and Speciality Tourism

Niche Tourism studies a wide range of forms of tourism that are becoming increasingly important for the tourism industry. The module covers: culinary and beverage tourism; health and medical tourism; and a wide range of speciality/niche types of tourism. This will provide students with the ability to recognise and apply strategies appropriate for particular circumstances and successfully compete for visitors. Read more about the module here.

Full course structure and learning outcomes

Full programme structure & learning outcomes

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what to expect

Kickstart Your Career in Hospitality

At the end of this programme, students are expected to develop a range of specific and generic skills, covering the following fields:

  • Management within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • Marketing related to Travel and Hospitality
  • Food and Beverage
  • HRM
  • Issues relating to the Industry

Conventions and EventsFacilities and Maintenance ManagementFood and Beverage ManagementHospitality AccountingHuman Resource ManagementIncentivesIssues in Hospitality and Tourism ManagementMeetingsNiche and Speciality TourismResort Management

Career in Hospitality

programme structure

Institute of Hospitality

This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). IoH is a professional body for aspiring managers working and studying in the hospitality, leisure, and tourism industry. Lecture / Tutorial / Seminar / Workshop (Lab Work)

Lecture / Tutorial / Seminar / Workshop (Lab Work)

Module delivery details:

ModeLecture / Tutorial / Seminar / Workshop (Lab Work)Student independent learningTotal hours
Full Time42 hours per module

(13 sessions of 3-hour lecture plus 3 hours of exam)

33 hours Synchronous
9 hrs Asynchronous
120 hours162 hours
Part Time33 hours per module

(10 sessions of 3-hour lecture plus 3 hours of exam)

24 hours Synchronous
9 hours Asynchronous
100 hours
133 hours

International Students: 90%
Local, PR, non-student pass: 75%

Assessment for all module comprises of:

Students must take and successfully complete all eight modules (or six and the Industrial Attachment) to be awarded the LSBF Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Students who fail to do so will be given a statement of results.

Students must achieve an overall passing grade of 40%. If students fail to achieve an overall passing grade, they will be permitted to retake based on the directions given by the examination board.

  • Individual Assignment or Group Presentation or class test: 50%
  • Examination: 50%

Total Weightage of Assessment 100%

To achieve a pass grade in this module, students must obtain an overall mark of at least 40%.

Graduation Requirements

All students are required to pass all the modules in this course. Upon completion of this programme, students will be awarded ‘Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management’ and may progress to a Degree Programme.

Assessment Grading Table

Grade%
DistinctionD75-100%
CreditC55-74%
PassP40-54%
FailF0-39%

1 : 80

Industrial Attachment is part of students’ educational development. This enables theoretical learning in the classroom to be applied to practical learning situations and encourages application of theory and knowledge in appropriate context.  Industrial Attachment applies to all students. Students who are already working may produce a letter from their respective employers to show minimum six months work experience in the relevant industry (subject to Schools approval) for exemption to IA.

To be eligible for Industrial Attachment a student must have passed a minimum of 4 modules during their course of study.

Students who commence an Industrial Attachment and subsequently fail to complete this will be deemed as failed.

The Industrial Attachment is considered to be an integral part of the Advanced Diploma. In the unlikely event that a student cannot be placed for IA, LSBF will allow the student to complete a 5000 word Project in a maximum of 2 months. 

Learning Outcome Industrial Attachment / Project

 On completion of Industrial Attachment/ Project students will be able to:

  • Understand the importance and role of a hospitality industry during the actual work experience
  • Understand how to overcome issues and problems faced by the industry on a day to day basis
  • Know about the standard practices and general laws of the industry and how they impact the business
  • Demonstrate and establish interest in the activities and task given by applying the knowledge and skills learnt in school
  • Understand how every individual can take personal responsibility to reach the objective of the organisation

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Why choose LSBF for your education

Study Materials

Study Materials

Students will receive study materials after they have made full payment for their programme. Replacement of study materials is subject to additional charge.

Student Portal

Student Portal

Students have access to the Student Portal. It is a useful site where the course information and learning materials are available for students’ easy reference.

Accessible Faculty

Accessible Faculty

Students may contact their lecturers directly via email outside the lecture hours for any academic related queries.

Recorded Lectures

Recorded Lectures

We will show compassion and care to all stakeholders as we believe the journey is as important as the outcome.

ELIGIBILITY

Who can apply

Minimum Academic Requirement:

  • LSBF Diploma in International Hospitality Management
  • Local Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant field
  • Achieved a grade C6 or better in English language O level, or
  • Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550
  • Completed LSBF Preparatory course in English Upper Intermediate Level

Minimum Age

18 years old

Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification etc) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.

Minimum Academic Requirement:

  • LSBF Diploma in International Hospitality Management
  • Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant field in respective home countries in English medium
     

Minimum English Language Requirement:

  • Achieved a grade C6 or better in English language O level, or
  • Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
  • IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550
  • Completed LSBF Preparatory programme in English Upper Intermediate Level

Minimum Age

18 years old

Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification etc) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.

FACULTY

Master Industry-Relevant Skills with Guidance

Mohamed Siddiq View Profile

Mohamed Siddiq

Deputy Head and Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Law
Sidiki Kaba View Profile

Sidiki Kaba

Full-time Tutor & Lecturer
Titus Kuan View Profile

Titus Kuan

Part-time tutor

CA

Roy Yap View Profile

Roy Yap

Head and Senior Lecturer, School of Business & Law
Fee Structure

ADMISSIONS

How to apply

At the London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus, our Education Consultants are ready to help with any questions about starting your studies.

Simply fill out the form on the right, and one of our consultants will guide you through the application process and support you every step of the way.
For a quick overview, check out our 3-5 step guidelines to make the process even easier.

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Admission Process for Local Students

A ‘local student’ is defined as an individual holding Singaporean citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or valid passes such as the Employment Pass (EP), S Pass (SP), Dependant’s Pass (DP), or Work Permit (WP).

Local students can register either in person at the Recruitment Office or contact us through email, phone, or WhatsApp for added convenience.

Local Students will go through pre-programme counselling with the Education Consultants who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures and other important information etc.

Local Students are then required to submit the documents below for registration:

  • A duly completed Application Form
  • Proof of Professional Qualifications – ACCA/CFA Institute/etc. (if applicable) or Highest Education Qualification
  • Proof of identity card (i.e. NRIC/work pass)
  • Payment of Application Fee

Education Consultants will submit all necessary documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application.

Upon successful acceptance into the programme, Education Consultants will inform the Local Students that their application has been successful. Local students will need to understand and sign the Student Contract and Advisory note to confirm their acceptance of the programme.

Once Local Students have understood and signed on the 2 original copies of Student Contract and Advisory Note, they may proceed to make payments to LSBF.

Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:

  • Cash
  • NETS
  • Flywire
  • Cashier’s order
  • Debit/Credit Cards
  • Singapore Cheques
     

All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd.

Upon payment from the Local Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for Local Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance account is applicable for ALL Local Students regardless of their nationalities and the type of passes they held.

Admission Process for International Students

International Students – refer to foreigners – who wish to pursue a full-time study in Singapore with London School of Business & Finance (LSBF). You are required to apply for a Student Pass with the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

International students may submit your inquiry to info@lsbf.edu.sg or contact LSBF recruitment agents at your home country.

International Students will go through pre-counseling with the Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures and other important information.

International Students are required to submit the documents below for evaluation:

  • A duly completed Application Form
  • Certified copies of ALL academic qualifications and transcripts (From Secondary School / High School onwards / equivalent)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Clear copy of student’s valid travel document (First page and Last page of Passport)
  • Certified clear copy of birth certificate
  • Copy Malaysian ID card (if applicable)
  • A duly completed ICA student pass application forms: Form 16 and Form V36
  • Recent passport-sized photograph (white background)
  • Student enrolling for Professional Programmes, a proof of relevant membership may be required.
  • Payment of Application Fee


All documents submitted needs to be in English language. Please provide the original non-translated and translated documents during submission.

*All students who do not meet the minimum requirement for their English proficiency level will need to sit for our English Placement Tests.
Students who go through Recruitment Agents and are in their country of origin are required to sit for 2 English Placement Tests (EPT). The first provisional EPT will be conducted at the Recruitment Agent’s Office and a Second EPT will be conducted at LSBF premise after the student has arrived in Singapore. The latter test will determine the final level of English that the student needs to attend.
Students who did not go through Recruitment Agents are able to sit for the EPT at LSBF premise since they are in Singapore.
Education Consultants / Business Development Managers will submit all documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application. Upon successful acceptance into the programme, LSBF will issue a Conditional Letter of Offer together with the Acceptance of Offer Form.

Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents will inform International Students that their application has been successful. At this point, International students will need to sign and return the Acceptance of Offer Letter Form and provide the supporting documents listed below:

  • Signed Acceptance Letter of Offer Form
  • Proof of financial ability in the form of bank statements/fixed deposit accounts/savings accounts (applicable for visa required countries International students)
  • Parent’s and/or Spouse’s employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
  • Student’s employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
  • Parents’ marriage certificate (applicable if student’s birth certificate does not state both parent’s name)
  • Student’s marriage certificate (If applicable)

Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents will explain to International Students the contents of the Student Contract and Advisory Note and inform them of any additional documents that may be required.

Upon receipt of the signed Acceptance of Offer Letter and Application fee, LSBF will proceed to submit the Student Pass application via Singapore ICA Student OnLine Application & Registration+ (SOLAR+) system.

In general, processing time for a NEW Student Pass application is about 2 weeks – 4 weeks. Processing time for International Students transferring their student pass from other PEIs is about 2 weeks to process. Some applications may however take a longer time to process.

LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to www.ica.gov.sg.

Upon approval of the Student Pass application, International Students will be informed of the result via email from their Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents. They will need to:

  1. Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
  2. Sit for the English Placement Test conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
  3. Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
  4. Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA

Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:

  • Cash
  • NETS
  • Flywire
  • Cashier’s order
  • Debit/Credit Cards
  • Singapore Cheques
  • Bank Draft
  • Telegraphic Transfer* (Bank charges to be borne by students)

*For telegraphic transfer, International Students are to indicate reference to the student’s name and/or London School of Business & Finance student’s identity number as stated on the Letter of Offer (S1xxxxxx) and provide a copy of the remittance advice to the respective Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents for tracking purpose. All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd except for the issuance fee and multiple-entry visa fee which are payable to ICA during completion of formality to collect the Student Pass.

Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.

Admission Process for Transfer International Students

Transferring to study from one college to another need not be a painful process. If you are currently studying with another college in Singapore, and have already secured a valid Student Pass, all you need to do is to apply for a transfer of Student Pass to study with the London School of Business & Finance in Singapore (LSBF).

Approach LSBF to apply for the desired programme to confirm your place at LSBF.

Upon receipt of the signed Acceptance of Offer Letter and Application fee, LSBF will proceed to submit the Student Pass application via Singapore ICA Student OnLine Application & Registration+ (SOLAR+) system.

In general, processing time for a NEW Student Pass application is about 2 weeks – 4 weeks. Processing time for International Students transferring their student pass from other PEIs is about 2 weeks to process. Some applications may however take a longer time to process.

LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to www.ica.gov.sg.

Upon approval of the Student Pass application, International Students will be informed of the result via email from their Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF’s approved Recruitment Agents. They will need to:

  1. Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
  2. Sit for the English Placement Test conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
  3. Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
  4. Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA

LSBF’s friendly Education Consultants will inform you of your student pass transfer application outcome within 7-14 days.* Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.

LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.

*Important: Your attendance and performance at your previous school is of utmost importance in securing a successful transfer of your Student Pass to LSBF. If you have a record of poor attendance (anything below 90%) or poor academic performance, you will experience great difficulty renewing or transferring your Student Pass. It is highly possible that ICA will not approve your application.


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