HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management

The HND in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management at Ho Technical University is a diploma in business and management studies. It prepares students for work in hotels, restaurants, event venues and institutional caterers. This page explains what the programme typically covers, how competitive entry is, and where it can lead.

What the programme covers

Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management is the study of how hospitality businesses run. Programmes of this kind typically cover food and beverage operations, accommodation services, front office management, customer service, food safety and hygiene, and the basics of business management such as budgeting and staff supervision. Students also learn about event planning and institutional catering, which is the kind of catering done for schools, hospitals and staff canteens. The aim is to build practical skills in running or managing a hospitality operation, along with the confidence to deal with customers and coordinate staff.

How competitive entry is

Admission to this HND at Ho Technical University is less competitive than many other programmes. This means that if you meet the entry requirements, you have a reasonable chance of being offered a place. The same is true at Accra Technical University, which also runs this programme and is also less competitive. You should still check the exact entry requirements for Ho Technical University, as they may change from year to year.