Full-time Programmes
Department of Hospitality Management, Full-time Programmes
Diploma in Hospitality Studies (International Culinary Arts and Specialty Coffee)
1-year Full-time
Course Code:
DHS
QF Level:
Level 3
Registration Number:
21/000468/L3
Validity Period:
01/09/2021 to 31/08/2025
CEF Course Code:
43L135404
Start Date:
Sept 2024
Mode of Study & Programme Length:
1-year Full-time
Medium of Instruction:
Except for Chinese language courses, lectures will be conducted in English (supplemented with Cantonese as appropriate) and teaching notes and course assessments are in English.
Tuition Fee:
HK$38,000 ($3,174 x 1 , $3,166 x 11 installments) (Subject to EDB's final approval)
Programme Features:
- Equip students with professional knowledge in culinary skills, food hygiene and safety, customer service skills and related knowledge so as to enhance their career potential and competencies
- Enable students to learn in a professional culinary and catering training center well-equipped with professional coffee machines and relevant equipment which allows students to gain practical experience
- Facilitate students to obtain professional qualifications such as the certificates presented by Specialty Coffee Association and Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Manager recognized by Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
- Offer service learning experience to students to strengthen what they have learnt in classes
- Enhance students’ career development through our strong industry and employment networks
- Focus on practice and application which enhance self-learning
- Build a solid foundation for students’ future academic progression with our diversified learning elements
- This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund with course code 43L135404
- This course is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3) with registration no. 21/000468/L3 and validity period of 01/09/2021 – 31/08/2025
Programme Objectives
The programme aims to provide professional hospitality training focusing on international culinary arts and specialty coffee skills. With the theory-practice balanced curriculum, not only will the students gain a thorough understanding of the industries with their skills sharpened, but also well-recognized qualifications – getting ready for further development.
Programme Content
Core Modules
- Practical English in Hospitality
- Practical Putonghua
- Social Media for Business
- Understanding Hospitality Industry
- Customer Service in Hospitality
- Service Learning Experience
Culinary Arts and Coffee Skills
- Foundation to Coffee Skills Training
- Café Operations
- Fundamentals of Culinary Techniques
- Bakery, Pastry and Confectionary Production
- Principles of Catering Industry
- Gastronomy and Innovation
Admission Requirements
- Completion of Secondary 6 (for applicants with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education); or
- Completion of Secondary 5 (for applicants with Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination); or
- Other equivalent qualifications; or
- Mature student aged 21 or above;
And - Pass an admission interview.
Further Opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply for our “Higher Diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management” programme or other relevant sub-degree programmes offered by local and overseas institutions.
