The global hospitality and tourism industry continues to grow at pace, creating sustained demand for professionals who can manage operations, lead teams, and contribute to strategic decision-making across hotels, resorts, food service establishments, and tourism enterprises worldwide. The Higher Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism, offered at Avis Global Education, provides international students with the academic grounding and applied competencies to pursue mid-level management roles in this dynamic sector.

Programme Overview

This 12-month, full-time programme is structured to develop both operational expertise and strategic capability. Students progress through nine modules spanning the core disciplines of the industry — from accommodation and food service management to digital marketing, sustainable tourism planning, and revenue optimisation. The programme concludes with a Capstone Project in which students independently research and propose solutions to real-world industry challenges, demonstrating critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making.

Modules

1. Academic and Research Skills
2. Market Research and Communication
3. Global Hospitality and Tourism Management
4. Accommodation Services Management
5. Food Service and Catering Management
6. Digital Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism
7. Sustainable Tourism Development and Planning
8. Revenue Management
9. Capstone Project

Programme Structure

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have successfully completed 12 years of formal education. Mature candidates aged 30 years and above with a minimum of 8 years of working experience may also be considered for admission. Applicants must have passed English at Year 10 (or equivalent) or successfully complete AceTek College’s English Placement Test.

Qualification Awarded

Students who successfully complete all modules will be awarded the Higher Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism by Acetek College located in Singapore, a SWDA-registered private education institution.