Diploma of Technology in Hospitality and Tourism Management (Catering and Hospitality Management)

This diploma focuses on the practical side of hospitality and tourism, with an emphasis on catering and hospitality operations. It prepares you for front-line and supervisory roles in hotels, restaurants, and travel-related businesses. The programme suits students who enjoy working with people and want a hands-on career in a fast-growing industry.

What the programme covers

Programmes of this kind usually cover the essentials of food production, catering operations, housekeeping, front office management, and customer service. You also learn the basics of tourism and hospitality business, including how to plan events, manage budgets, and ensure food safety and hygiene. The focus is practical, so you spend time developing the skills used daily in kitchens, dining rooms, and hotel front desks.

What you can do with it

Most graduates go into hotels, restaurants, catering companies, or tourism and travel agencies. Typical starting roles include assistant catering manager, banquet coordinator, front office supervisor, or event assistant. With experience, many move into running their own catering business or managing a hospitality outlet. The diploma also gives you a foundation for further study in hospitality or business management.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this programme is less competitive than to many other tertiary programmes. That means your WASSCE grades do not need to be at the very top to be considered. As with any course, you should still check the specific entry requirements with the university and confirm that your results qualify.