Dimensions國際學院

Programme Introduction

Just like hotel and tourism management, events management is another prominent field which falls under the umbrella of hospitality. To prepare students for the fast-evolving and globally diverse hospitality industry, the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality and Events Management programme equips students with the knowledge and capabilities to effectively devise and manage event concepts.

This programme offers students the opportunity to develop key hospitality management skills coupled with the critical thinking abilities to assess a wide span of events within the conferences, exhibitions and corporate events sector. Furthermore, the Industrial Work Experience module that students have to undertake in the second year is endorsed by Hospitality Alliance Singapore which comprises of seven (7) renowned hospitality associations. Towards the end of the programme, students are required to complete the requisite dissertation research project.

Upon successful completion, qualified students will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hospitality and Events Management by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Graduates will be fully armed with the competencies to evaluate the current micro and macro environmental factors as well as trends which are of vital importance to the current and future success of events within the Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) industries.

DIMENSIONS International College is an approved academic partner of Cardiff Metropolitan University for the above programme.

The programme consists of two components:

I. Theory and practical lessons conducted at DIMENSIONS International College (30 months).

II. Industrial Attachment (IA) / Industrial Work Experience* (Year 2). Students will be trained at hotels, resorts, country clubs or restaurants (6 months).

Objective

To equip students with the comprehensive knowledge of strategic management principles within Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) organisations.

To provide students with the expertise to manage events within the conferences, exhibitions, hospitality and corporate events sector.

Designed for

• Undergraduates who wish to acquire a range of skills and knowledge required for management positions in one of the largest employment sectors both locally and internationally.
• Individuals who aspire to secure employment in hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, resorts and event management organisations.

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway

Students may consider pursuing a Master’s Degree in International Hospitality and Events Management or other options within this field of study.