HND in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management (HCIM)

This HND in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management prepares you to manage food, drink and accommodation services. It is a practical business-oriented programme for the hospitality industry. Tamale Technical University offers it as a less competitive diploma course, making it a good option for many SHS leavers.

What this programme covers

Programmes like this typically include food production, menu planning, food and beverage service, housekeeping, and front office work. You also gain business skills in costing, stock control, and customer care. All of it prepares you to manage catering and accommodation services in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions.

What you can do with the qualification

Graduates can work as catering managers, chefs, restaurant supervisors, hotel front office staff, event coordinators, or institutional catering officers. Some go on to run their own catering businesses. The HND also opens a route to further study in hospitality or business management.

How competitive is entry

This programme is less competitive than most HND courses at Tamale Technical University, meaning places are more accessible. It is also less competitive at Kumasi Technical University, which offers the same course. Check the published entry requirements to confirm your WASSCE grades qualify.