Diploma in Hotel, Travel and Tourism Management (DHTM)
Hospitality and tourism is diverse and global in nature and one of the growing industries around the world. The hospitality industry in Uganda and greater East Africa region is grappling with shortage of skilled workforce in areas of tour operations, hotel management and in agency business.
The Hotel, Travel and Tourism Management Diploma is designed to address the gap skills in the industry by preparing students who will have skills in hotel management, tour and travel operations in order to succeed in the fast-paced, rewarding and challenging world of hospitality and tourism sector.
The program appeals to individuals who are charismatic, outgoing, capable and energetic. Students will gain a broad range of management and operational skills and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a hospitality and tourism service environment.
The program provides the skills to progress to higher-level careers, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training.
Year 1 Semester 1 | ||||||
CODE | LH | TH | PH | CH | CU | |
DHT 1101 | Introduction to Hotel Management | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 1102 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism Management | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 1103 | Food Production Theory | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
DHT 1104 | Introduction to Food and Beverages Services | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DBM1103 | Business Communication Skills | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DFA 1101 | Financial accounting | 60 | 45 | 4 | ||
Semester 2 | 19CU | |||||
DHT 1201 | Front Office Management | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 1203 | House-keeping operations | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 1204 | Hygiene and Sanitation | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DBM 1201 | Principle of Management | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DBM 1205 | Entrepreneurship Development Training | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DBM 1202 | Business Law | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DBM 1206 | Introduction to Ethics | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
21CU | ||||||
YEAR 2 | Semester 1 | |||||
DHT 2101 | Tourism Geography and Map Reading | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
DHT 2102 | Food and Dishes Production | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
DHT 2103 | Marketing of Services | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 2104 | Food and Beverages Services: –Wines and Liquor | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DBM 2101 | Research methodology | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 2105 | Travel and Tourism operations management | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
18CU | ||||||
Semester 2 | ||||||
DHT 2201 | Lodging | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 2202 | Tourism Products in Uganda | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 2203 | Travel and Tourism Services Management | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 2204 | Tourism Planning and Development | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DHT 2205 | Managing Customer Relationship | 45 | 45 | 3 | ||
DFA 2216 | Cost and Management Accounting | 60 | 60 | 4 | ||
DHT 2206 | Computer Applications in Hotel and Tourism | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
Recess | 22CU | |||||
DHT 2208 | Internship /Work experience Development | 360 | 75 | 5CU |