Who are these programmes for?
Each of these 5 month programmes, all of which are validated by IMIs UK partner the Manchester Metropolitan University, are equivalent to the third year of university allow a measure of single or combined specialization in either hotel or tourism management and events management. The courses are designed for those with an interest in rapidly achieving junior management positions and who already have relevant qualifications and/or experience.

Requirements for Admission
17years of age
High school certificate or equivalent eg GCE O/A Levels
Proficiency in English: 500 TOEFL (paper-based), 61 TOEFL (internet-based), 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent.

Applicants who do not have the required English level may join the 4-week Intensive English Certificate (IEC) or the 12-week University English Preparatory Course (UEPC).

Programme objective and content
The objective of these programmes is to equip students for graduate positions and the future demands of senior management in the tourism, hospitality and corporate event industries. Students receive individual attention and the curriculum focuses on the strategic business development of hospitality and tourism and events organizations. Core subjects include international strategy and marketing, international food and beverage themes and applications, international tourism development, strategies for evaluating management decisions, MICE management, and career planning and development.

Entry Dates
There are two intakes per year, early in February and August.

Content

Semester 5 / 5 months Higher Diploma
Personal Development Planning III
Enterprise Development Project
Human Resource Management
Services Marketing
Financial Management II
French or German III or Spanish I
(plus Pathway choice)

Pathway 1: International Hotel Management
Food & Beverage Facilities Management
Food Costing Purchasing &Merchandising

Pathway 2: International Tourism Management
Tourism Impacts
Transport & Tourism

Pathway 3: International Hotel & Tourism Management
Tourism Impacts or Transport & Tourism
Food & Beverage Facilities Management or
Food Costing, Purchasing & Merchandising

Pathway 4: International Hotel & Events Management
Events Operations
Food & Beverage Facilities Management or
Food Costing, Purchasing & Merchandising

Pathway 5: International Tourism & Events Management
Events Operations
Tourism Impacts or Transport & Tourism