Programmer Aims and Objectives

The programmer is designed to

• Provide a programmer of study which is a unique combination of studies in tourism, hospitality and events management.
• Provide a sound knowledge base of concepts and skills in tourism and hospitality with special focus on creative and flexible work environment through entrepreneurship.
• Empower individuals to be more creative and flexible in their work environment.
• Prepare graduates for future management roles and to facilitate their understanding of the core areas of management as well as acquire knowledge to handle the dynamic travel, tourism and hospitality environment.
• Produce graduates who are technically competent, professional and well-respected in the tourism, hospitality and events sector.
• Provide participants with the route forward to develop their career within the tourism, hospitality and events sector.

Awards

Students who have successfully completed all coursework and passed the examinations will be awarded the Higher Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management awarded by MDIS.

Why MDIS School of Tourism and Hospitality

The MDIS School of Tourism and Hospitality prides itself on training today’s interns, for tomorrow’s practitioners. Partnering the University of Sunderland (UK) which is currently ranked 2nd in The Guardian University Guide 2019: League Table for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism, the School offers programmer specializations in tourism, hospitality, and events management delivered by an experienced and qualified academic faculty.

A firm believer in grooming leading professionals of the future through active learning approaches, MDIS invested in a 1,400 sq ft hospitality training facility called ‘Tropical Breeze’ to equip students with current knowledge and skills in preparation for their future careers. Tropical Breeze offers students the opportunity to adopt specific skillets from the latest Opera Property Management System used commonly in Front Office Operations, well-equipped bar and barista facilities and a mock-up guest room for housekeeping. Another platform to prepare them for the real-world is offered at the institution-owned cafe, Brew & Bites.  Here, students are presented the opportunity to prepare light meals and beverages and develop their communication skills by engaging customers directly.  

The School’s latest hospitality facilities, MDIS Bakery and Culinary Studio, were officially launched by Mr Gary Mac lean, the winner of BBC’s Master Chef: The Professionals 2016 and Senior Chef Lecturer, City of Glasgow College (UK). The facilities are about 1,000 sq ft and equipped with eight cooking stations and two combo ovens. The School hosts various culinary and bakery workshops which compliment the students learning journey and accessible by the public as well. Over and above these, the School also organised regular industry visits and invites prominent industry speakers to enrich students’ learning experiences.

Apart from an active and industry relevant curriculum, students are also required to complete a 6-month internship at leading hotels, resorts, and attractions locally or overseas to ensure a real-world understanding of the complexities and demands of the hospitality and tourism sector.

Its academic rigor, strong practicum training, and internship placements indubitably develops extensive industry knowledge and critical professional competencies in positioning its graduates for long-term success.

As of 26 Dec 2018

Progression

Upon successful completion of this programmer, students will gain entry to Bachelor of Science (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Top-up) awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in industry sectors such as hotels and resorts, cruise lines, restaurants, caterings, events, attractions, travel agencies, conventions, destination marketing and other tourism organisations.