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Specialist Diploma in
Hospitality Management
(Course Code: SDHM)

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Overview

The Specialist Diploma in Hospitality Management (SDHM) course allows students to acquire knowledge in key subject areas that will prepare them to take advantage of the diverse opportunities in the rapidly growing sectors of tourism, hospitality and related businesses. It will also provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the various activities within the tourism and hospitality industries. Students will study and develop skills related to front office operations, restaurant management, facilities management including housekeeping, customer service and communications in the English language.

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION PATHWAY
 

We offer an education pathway to acquire a one-year top-up honours bachelor degree by University of Derby.

VAST EXPERIENCE
 

Our Lecturers are dedicated and passionate with vast teaching experience. They have business and industry experience – so they bring real-world experience into the classroom.

MONTHLY INTAKE
 

Our Monthly intake allows the students to enroll as quickly as possible without waiting for a long time and gap in the progression.

HIGH EMPLOYMENT/
PROGRESSION

81% of the graduates found a job or advanced their studies within six months after graduation.^

^With reference from our latest 'Graduate Employment Survey' at https://www.aac.edu.sg/downloads-and-forms 

MODULES

COVERED

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  • Fundamentals of Front Office Operations

  • Basic Restaurant Operations

  • Hospitality Facilities Management

  • Tourism & Hospitality English

  • Service Quality

  • Industrial Attachment (IA)

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The Industrial Attachment is an integral module of the programme. However, suppose a student is unable to participate in the Industrial Attachment module due to circumstances beyond the control of the Student or the College, like non-approval of the Training Work Permit by the Ministry of Manpower or unable to secure an intern placement due to unavailability of vacancies, the Student will be required to complete a Research-Based Project with the submission of a report to be considered for graduation for the course. While AAC will make its best efforts to secure Industrial Attachment for the students, it does not guarantee that it will be able to secure one for every student.

INDUSTRIAL

ATTACHMENT

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  • GCE O-level pass in any 1 subject (Grades 1-7) (or)

  • GCE 'N' level passes in any 2 subjects. (Grades 1-5) (or)

  • 10 years of formal education (or)

  • Any other equivalent qualification

  • Applicants must be of age 16 and above

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​(Matured students aged 30 years and above with at least 8 years of work experience will be considered for admission.)

ACADEMIC

REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH

PROFICIENCY

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  • IELTS 5.0 or Equivalent or

  • AAC EFL (Level-4) or

  • Successful completion of AAC English Language Proficiency Test


​(Students without formal English qualification will be given a placement test to determine their level of proficiency)​​

SINGAPORE CITIZEN, PRs & ON-SHORE STUDENTS

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Total Fee: S$6,050.00

Study Grant: S$700.00

Fees after Study Grant: S$5,350.00

Fees with GST: S$5,831.50

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INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS

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Total Fee: S$6,050.00

Study Grant: S$700.00

Fees after Study Grant: S$5,350.00

Fees with GST: S$5,831.50

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  • Hotel Assistant Manager

  • Restaurant Assistant Manager

  • Event Planner

  • Tourism Assistant Manager

  • Food and Beverage Assistant Manager

  • Housekeeping Assistant Manager

POTENTIAL CAREER

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  • Travel Agent

  • Resort Assistant Manager

  • Cruise Assistant Manager

  • Front Office Assistant Manager

  • Spa Assistant Manager

TESTIMONIALS

HARSHIL / HOSPITALITY

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