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Faculty of Management and Hospitality
Self-financed Programmes

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hotel Operations Management

Programme code MH125104

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2023. Application information for AY 2024/25 will be announced in early November 2023.
Duration of Study
Entry to Year 1: 4 Years
Entry to Year 3: 2 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
THEi

(Core modules would be conducted at THEi (Chai Wan) and some General Education (GE) modules at other campuses.)

Entrance Requirements
Entrance Requirements for Year 1 :
Level 3 or above in the HKDSE English Language and Chinese Language; AND Level 2 or above in the HKDSE Mathematics, Liberal Studies and one Elective Subject; OR Equivalent*.
Remarks :
  1. A "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  2. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose. The results of relevant ApL subjects will be considered in the application for Degree programmes. Relevant ApL subjects include : Hotel Operations, Hospitality Services in Practice, Western Cuisine, Food and Beverage Operations, Events Planning and Operation, Film and Video Studies / Film and Video, Accounting in Practice, Pâtisserie and Café Operations, Practical Psychology, Public Relations and Communication, Business Data Analysis, Internet of Everything Application, Creative Advertising, Railway Studies.

*Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) Programmes, students can progress to degree programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.

Entrance Requirements for Year 3 :
Higher Diploma OR equivalent qualifications in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:
  1. Additional core modules may be required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
  2. All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.
  3. For enquiry please contact Faculty of Management and Hospitality (Telephone No: 3890 8222).
Programme Aims
This programme aims to nurture a new generation of professionals for the rapidly developing hotel sector in Hong Kong as well as in the region.  In order to equip students with strong theory and practical knowledge and skills in hotel operations management, a broad range of hotel topics including food & beverage management, front office and housekeeping management, hotel revenue management, and staff development and training will be covered in the programme.  Via internship opportunities, this programme will also help students to identify and strengthen their career aspirations by integrating classroom knowledge with the practice of work within actual hotel settings.
Career Prospects
After obtaining relevant operational experience in the hotel / hospitality industry, graduates will be capable of assuming managerial positions such as restaurant manager, catering manager, front office manager, housekeeping manager, or revenue manager in local, regional or global hotel / hospitality companies (e.g. hotel and resort companies, conference and exhibition centres, private and country clubs, and theme parks, etc.).
Professional Recognition
This programme has been accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (UK). The programme has received Recognition of Quality Culinary Education by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies. This programme achieved Observer of the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE).
Notes
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.