Programme Objectives
Tourism is ranked one of the four pillars of the Hong Kong economy. With opening of the Hong Kong Disneyland and the significant investment in tourism projects, a growth in tourism is expected to continue well into the next decade.
Closely linked to tourism are the hospitality services including travel, lodging, food services and events and destination management. In addition to serving incoming leisure travelers, these services also cater for business visitors, domestic residents and outbound travelers.
To meet the challenge of this significant growth and the increasing competition from other travel destinations in the Asia region, the practitioners in tourism and hospitality services must be well-educated, properly trained and keenly committed to ensure a positive experience for customers of these services.
To support the education, training and development of the required human resources in the tourism and hospitality industry, a Higher Diploma Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management is developed.
Programme Objectives
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To provide students with a good academic and vocational foundation for a successful career in tourism and hospitality management ; |
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To cultivate students' attitude towards the high service delivery quality required in the tourism and hospitality industry ; |
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To prepare students for further studies in related fields. |
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Programme Structure
The normal duration of study for full-time students will be three years for Form 5 or equivalent entrants, and two years for Form 7 or equivalent entrants. Students will normally attend classes in the mornings and/or afternoons on weekdays and Saturdays. Some modules may be offered on weekday evenings, and therefore they may attend classes in weekday evenings occasionally.
There are four groups of modules. Three groups are compulsory which students must take while the "Professional Skills" group allows students to select 3 or 4 (comprising minimum total of 9 credits) from the 5 electives.
The 3-year programme
The 3-year programme consists of 26 modules (including the electives) with 90 credit units. There are approximate 9 modules to be completed in each year.
The 2-year programme
The 2-year programme consists of 20 modules (including the electives) with 72 credit units. There are approximate 10 modules to be completed in each year.
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Consultants
| Honorary Advisor: |
| Mr. Benny P S Tam (Director of Estates Management Office, CUHK) |
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| Programme Advisor: |
| Dr. Martin H C Kwong (Consultant, Scott Wilson Limited) |
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Syllabus
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Articulation to Degree Programme
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Edith Cowan University, Australia |
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Monash University, Australia |
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Queensland University of Technology, Australia |
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The Australian National University, Australia |
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The University of Queensland, Australia |
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London Metropolitan University, UK |
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Manchester Metropolitan University, UK |
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Napier University, Edinburgh, UK |
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University of Ulster, UK |
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The University of Portsmouth, UK |
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Minimum Admission Requirements
The 3-year programme
Applicant should fulfill either one of the following:
five passes which include Level 2 / Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language in the HKCEE, or completion of Project Yi Jin, or equivalent qualification; or
be mature students at the age of 21 or above. (Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to pursue the programme, and attend an interview.)
The 2-year programme
Applicant should fulfill either one of the following:
pass in one A Level or two AS Level subjects, or completion of a Pre-Associate Degree programme, plus the minimum admission requirement of the 3-year programme, or equivalent qualification; or
be mature students at the age of 21 or above. (Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to pursue the programme, and attend an interview.)
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General Information
Mode of Delivery
Classes will be conducted in form of lectures, tutorials and seminars. A variety of learning formats will also be used to create interactive dynamics among students, to stimulate their analytical thinking and to encourage free exchange of ideas. These formats include group discussions, presentations and case studies. A final year project is a core element of the programme and is a requisite for every student. It provides a good chance for the students to integrate the knowledge acquired in earlier years of study and apply it to practical issues.
Medium of Instruction
Subject to the nature of each module, English, Putonghua and Cantonese will be used as the media of instruction. Learning materials will be in English and Chinese as deemed appropriate.
Assessment Methods
Performance of students is monitored and assessed on a continuous basis through a variety of methods, such as assignments, class participation, project and final examinations.
Enquiries
Tel: 2209-0264
Email: scs-bus@cuhk.edu.hk
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