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Management Development Institute of Singapore

Singapore , Singapore ,Singapore

Higher Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management

The programme is designed to

Provide a programme 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 intrapreneurship.
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.

Intakes

  • March
  • July
  • Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 28

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Full-Time Positions (Non-Academic & Academic)

Academic Positions (Part-Time)
Associate Lecturer(s) will be appointed on part-time basis to cater to short-term teaching requirements. After the recruitment process has concluded, the official appointment will take place three (3) to six (6) months prior to the commencement of classes or it will be subject to the availability of teaching classes.

Applicants must possess a recognised University degree. Any other relevant professional qualifications, industry experience and pedagogical training would be advantageous.

PSW Opportunity

  • The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
  • Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
  • They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be of age 17 and above and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:

Obtained at least a Grade 'E' at GCE 'A' Levels in any 2 subjects

OR

MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management

OR

International applicants must have completed 12 years of formal education

OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)

OR

International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following English Language requirements:

At least a C6 pass for English (EL1) at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent

OR

A pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test