Diploma in International Hospitality Management

DIHM Course Description
Course Descriptions


Overview


The aim of the DIHM is to offer students, who wish to work towards a supervisory level within the industry, a comprehensive hospitality management education. Students have access to American hospitality management methodologies, viewed by many as the best in the world. They are introduced to all aspects of hospitality services operations, including Rooms Division, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, as well as a wide array of career opportunities available to them.

Upon successful completion of the DIHM program, it is expected that graduates will have developed:

  • The knowledge and practical skills necessary for a career in the hospitality industry.
  • The technical skills and product knowledge required in their chosen field.
  • An understanding and application of basic supervisory management skills.
  • The ability to think logically and communicate clearly.
  • An inter-disciplinary approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Teamwork and leadership skills relevant to managing a culturally-diverse workforce.
  • A strong work and service ethic, positive attitude, sense of responsibility and integrity.
  • A global perspective on the operations of the industry.

Requirements for Graduation


A Diploma in International Hospitality Management will be awarded upon successful completion of the following requirements:

  • Completion of 84 course credits required of the curriculum.
  • Completion of a hospitality internship (400 total hours).
  • A grade of C (2.0) or above in all required courses and a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
  • Fulfillment of one service learning event.
  • Fulfillment of all financial and other obligations to AHA.