HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management (HCIM)

Accra Technical University's HND in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management is a diploma under the Faculty of Business. It prepares you for a range of roles in hospitality and catering, from hotel operations to institutional food service. Entry is less competitive, making it a realistic choice for many SHS graduates.

What an HND in this field teaches

Programmes like this one usually cover the day-to-day running of hotels and catering services. You learn front office and housekeeping operations, food and beverage service, and how to plan meals for large institutions such as hospitals, schools, and corporate canteens. The business side is also important: you study cost control, budgeting, customer care, and basic supervisory skills. Graduates typically start as supervisors or assistants in hotels, restaurants, and catering companies, then move into management with experience.

How competitive admission is

Getting a place on this HND is less competitive than on many other programmes at the university. The same programme at other technical universities in Ghana is also less competitive, so your chances are good if you have the required WASSCE passes. Always confirm your eligibility with the admissions office, since they can tell you exactly which grades and subjects they look at.