Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management (DHTM)

The Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management at MSI equips you with industry skills, leadership abilities, and hands-on experience for a successful career.

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About The Program

The Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management is an academic program that leverages on a unique learning opportunity in the combined disciplines of hospitality, tourism and management. Students pursuing the program will be exposed to the ‘know how’ and will obtain ‘hands on’ training on both the hospitality and tourism areas of practices as well as becoming the forefront supervisors and lower-level managers who can advise on the routine decision-making process of the job scope.

The Recognition & Accreditation

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development under TVEC Sri Lanka.

Among the Courses Offered

Semester - 1 (4 Months)

Introduction to Hospitality – Tourism Industry
Introduction to Accounting
Customer Service & Etiquette
Information Technology for Hospitality

Semester - 2 (4 Months)

English Language Awareness
Introduction to Food Services
Front Office Management
Introduction to Tour Operation

Semester - 3 (4 Months)

Tour Guide Techniques
Restaurant Operation
Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
Recreation Management

Semester - 4 (4 Months)

Housekeeping
Introduction to Tourism Planning
Human Resource Management
Entrepreneurship in Hospitality & Tourism

Internships (4 Months)

Four months industrial placement upon successful completion.

Entry Requirements

Ordinary Level Passes in G.C.E.  / London / Edexcel

*For more information about intakes & course fee, please liaise with the Counselling & Communications department.

Career Prospects

Diploma Holders will find ample opportunity in not only availing themselves to careers Travel, Tourism & hospitality industry and also in academia as well as careers in internationally recognized hotels, event organizations and travel operators. Organizationally, Diploma holders will be absorbed into:

  • Hotel Manager
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Catering manager
  • Event Manager
  • Public House Manager
  • Accommodation Manager
  • Travel agency Manager
  • Chef