What Can I Become if I Study Tourism and Hospitality Management at CIIHE School Of Hospitality?
View(s):Contrary to what you might think, working in Tourism and Hospitality is not a never-ending vacation. This fast-changing, dynamic and highly competitive field expects well-trained professionals with a serious work ethic. Which is why, to be the top of your game and get a good start, it is very important to complete a well-regarded study programme.
Choosing the Tourism and Hospitality stream will get you accustomed to working in an international environment and being more in tune with the needs of guests from different social and cultural backgrounds, while helping them enjoy their time in your care.
Tourism is a highly dynamic, continuously evolving and developing phenomenon. It has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, and the tourism sector is now one of the industries that generates the highest levels of employment. Moreover, the number of tourist arrivals as well as the recipients from international tourism are constantly rising as in tourism and its supporting industries are forecasting to employ 600,000 Sri Lankans, with women accounting for 10% of the workforce by 2020.
Hospitality Management Career Options
There are many different types of careers that can be pursued with a hospitality management degree. You could choose to become a general manager. You may also decide to specialize in a particular area, such as lodging management, food service management, or casino management. Some other options may include opening your own restaurant, working as an event planner, or pursuing a career in travel or tourism.
Once you have some experience in the hospitality industry, it is definitely possible to move up to more advanced positions. You can also move around within the industry. For example, you could work as a lodging manager and then switch over to something like restaurant management or event management with relative ease.
International Tourism Management Career Options
The tourism branch is an extremely diverse sector. As a result of its rapid growth, it offers excellent career prospects for International Tourism Management graduates. Job opportunities exist in a wide range of globally-operating local, regional, national and international tourism organizations. Potential employers include the various public sector institutions and non-profit organizations that regulate and promote the tourism industry, as well as private tourism companies.
Job Titles for Hospitality Management Grads
- Restaurant Manager
- Guest Relations Manager
- Guest Services Associate
- Guest Services Supervisor
- Front-of-House Manager
- Front Desk Associate
- Front Desk Supervisor
- Lodging Manager
Job Titles for Event Management Grads:
- Events Manager
- Executive Conference Manager
- Executive Meeting Manager
- Meeting and Convention Planner
- Meeting Planner
- Meeting Specialist
- Special Events Manager
- Wedding Coordinator
Job Titles for International Cookery Grads
- Cafe Manager
- Catering Manager
- Chef
- Cook
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Kitchen Manager
- Pastry Chef
- Restaurant Manager
Job Titles for International Tourism Management Grads
- Catering Sales Manager
- Group Sales Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Sales and Marketing Manager
- Wedding Sales Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Tourism Consultant (self-employed)
- Visitor Information Consultant
Why CIIHE School of Hospitality?
CIIHE School of Hospitality was launched by Colombo International Institute of Higher Education (CIIHE) after carefully analyzing the Industry demands with the aim of producing future leaders in booming tourism industry.
Diploma of Higher Education in Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs at CIIHE School of Hospitality will assist students to develop advanced management skills and receive an internationally recognized qualification with a variety of Industry specializations. Students can develop managerial and organizational capabilities as well as providing the operational and strategic tools required for a successful career in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Diploma of Higher Education in Hospitality and Tourism has four major specializations to choose on,
- Hospitality Management
- Event Management
- International Tourism Management
- Commercial Cookery
Covering a focused range of topics with strong emphasis on Operations and Management within a hospitality and tourism context, the DHEHT will provide the effective edge to individuals who are either seeking a career head start or advancement into an international degree program.
Students will be expected to complete a total of twenty-two (22) modules. Each of the specialization awards will consist of 22 Mandatory Modules + 3 Electives. The program consists of instructional hours spread over 6 semesters of 12 weeks each, includes a placement module to enhance students application of knowledge at the Training Hotel “Talo Urban” and at other partner facilities.
For More Information call 0117 212 999 / 011 7 212 626
Students and parents are requested to call Nirasha on 0117 212 999/ 011 7 212 626 to get more information about CIIHE School of Hospitality Tourism and Hospitality Management Programs or for info you can visit us at 230, Galle Road Colombo 04 or email us at info@cithm.com.