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

This diploma programme at Tamale Technical University prepares you for work in hotels, restaurants, tourism and events. It blends practical service skills with business know-how, so you can handle everything from front-of-house to event planning.

What you will study

Programmes of this kind usually cover food and beverage operations, accommodation management, customer service, event planning and tourism marketing. You develop skills in communication, budgeting, organisation and problem-solving, which are central to running hospitality businesses smoothly.

Where it can take you

Graduates typically go into hotels, catering companies, travel agencies and event management firms. Common roles include hotel supervisor, catering coordinator, event organiser and tourism officer. Some graduates set up their own small businesses, such as catering services or event planning.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this programme is less competitive than many other higher education programmes. That means that if you meet the basic requirements, you have a good chance of being admitted. Contact Tamale Technical University for the exact entry requirements, or check your WASSCE results against their published criteria.