BMC International College

Introduction. The Confederation of Tourism Hotel and Hospitality was established in 1982 to provide recognised standards of management training appropriate to the needs of the hotel and travel industries, via its syllabi, examinations and awards.

Endorsed by the HCIMA. The HCIMA was formed in 1971 and is the only internationally recognized professional management association for managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. CTH Management Programmes have been awarded HCIMA Endorsement. All learners on CTH Diploma programmes are eligible for Affiliate Membership of the HCIMA and learners who successfully complete the CTH Advanced Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for Associate (AHCIMA) membership.

Entry Requirements. Completed Secondary School Education.

Course Content for CTH Diploma in Hotel Management

1. Food & Beverage Operations . The aim of the Food and Beverage Operations module is to provide students with an understanding of the operational and supervisory aspects of running a food and beverage operation for an international clientele in a range of establishments, to encourage an appreciation of the origins of such systems and to understand the various factors involved in meeting customer needs. Students will gain an understanding of food and wine and its service in a variety of styles of restaurant and establishments and they will have sufficient knowledge to produce a detailed plan for specified food and beverage operations.
2. Food Hygiene, Health & Safety. This module makes an important contribution to the supervisory aspects of food hygiene and safety. Supervisors with food safety and health and safety responsibilities need to ensure that all staff operate in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner. The overall aims of this module are to ensure students are familiar with key aspects of current legislation, good practice and health, safety and food safety issues.
3. Front Office Operations. This module introduces students to the systems and procedures required for Front Office Operations. It emphasises the importance of high standards in personal qualities and the provision of customer service. Students will develop knowledge and skills in reception procedures as well as understanding the key legislation that relates to reception procedures. They will also evaluate the suitability of different procedures for a range of hospitality outlets.
4. Facilities & Accommodation Operations. The aim of Facilities and Accommodation Operations module is to provide students with an overview of the range of functions within the facilities department of hotels.
5. Hospitality Finance. 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 hospitality business and at the analytical skills required to understand financial information.
6. Introduction to Business Operations. This module will provide students with a broad introduction into the complex world of hospitality and tourism business operations. It provides an overview of the separate functions and activities that concern managers in modern businesses. This module reflects modern concerns of hospitality and tourism business operations.
7. Marketing. To provide students with an understanding of marketing and its application in the international hotel and tourism industry, and the ways in which marketing strategies and approaches can be used to optimise product penetration.
8. The Tourism Industry. The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the nature of tourism and tourism products from both local and international perspectives. It will ensure students acquire a holistic understanding of the travel and tourism industry, including the impacts of tourism on destination economies, communities and fragile environments. Students will be expected to take a critical perspective on the effects of tourism on their own country, and how tourism can have a strategic developmental function.
9. Business Computing. This module provides students with a basic understanding of the use of Information Technology in a business context through some common applications.
10. The Global Hospitality Industry. The hospitality and catering industry is one of the largest industries in the world. Each year progressively more meals and bed nights are purchased. The hospitality and catering industry is one of the largest employer of labour worldwide. This module explores the scope of the industry, the various activities contained within it and its position in relation to the world market.

Examination Board. CTH Management Programmes are widely recognised by universities as offering equivalency to degree level study and CTH Diploma students may therefore gain direct entry onto the second year of a variety of hospitality degree programmes. Similarly, CTH Advanced Diploma students may enter onto their chosen degree at final year level. The Examinations are conducted three times a year, in January, June and September.

Recognition Universities

(Recommended by CTH. Subject to individual university criteria)

• Bournemouth University - UK
• Thames Valley University - UK
• Middlesex University – Dubai Campus, UAE
• Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies - UK
• University of Sunderland - UK
• London South Bank University - UK
• Edith Cowan University - Australia
• The Hotel School Sydney - Australia
• Glion and Les Roches Hospitality Management Schools – Switzerland
• Heriot Watt University - UK
• Salford University - UK

Course Duration

• Full-time: Institutional Training (IT) – 7 Months
  Students have theory lessons for a period of 8 months at BMC on Monday to Friday.
• Part-time: Institutional Training (IT) – 10 Months
  Students have theory lessons for a period of 10 months at BMC on weekday nights.

Application for “Diploma in Hotel Management”