Hospitality Discipline

Graduates opting for further studies are eligible to apply for the respective Degree programmes offered by various local and overseas universities including:

• Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Northumbria University, UK
• University of Central Lancashire, UK
• University College Birmingham, UK
• RMIT University, Australia

Hospitality :

With professional knowledge and practical experience, Hospitality graduates have been well sought by the industry. Graduates may be employed by various hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, Hong Kong International Airport, airlines, theme parks, tourist attractions, cruise companies, clubhouses, property management companies, exhibition centres, events management companies, sport associations, Leisure and Cultural Services Department or other government departments and major public organisations.

Chinese Cuisine / International Cuisine :

Graduates will be ready to take up positions in diversified hospitality industry, such as hotels and resorts, cruises and theme parks, catering groups and restaurants, private clubs and events, beverage and wine suppliers etc.

Hospitality :

The following professional bodies in Hong Kong and overseas have recognised the Discipline and its programmes, including:

• Institute of Hospitality (IoH), UK
• Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), UK
• Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), UK
• Consell Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), France
• United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)
• The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
• Marine Department, HKSAR
• Hong Kong Coaching Committee
• Hong Kong Recreation Management Association
• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Property Managers

Chinese Cuisine / International Cuisine :

Programmes offered by CCI and ICI are accredited by relevant professional bodies in Hong Kong and overseas. Upon successful completion of various programmes and/or modules, students can sit for the examination towards professional qualifications offered by the respective organisations below:

• World Association of Chefs' Societies (WACS), France
• Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), France
• Education Centre of the Hospitality Industry for Business and Management, Koblenz, Gastronomisches Bildungszentrum Koblenz e.V., IHK-Akademie Koblenz e.V.
• Handwerkskammer Koblenz (Chamber of Skilled Crafts) HwK Koblenz, Germany
• Organization to Promote Japanese Restaurants Abroad (JRO)
• The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), UK
• Guangdong Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security
• Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, HKSAR
• Marine Department, HKSAR

Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of hands-on learning that extends far beyond the classroom walls! Studying with Higher Diploma programmes in the Hospitality Discipline, you can undergo industrial attachments in relevant industries during your course of studies including international hotels, International coffee brands, Michelin-starred restaurants, clubhouses, travel agents, airports, theme parks and event management agents. Not only can you put your skills to the test in a real-world setting, but also improve communication skills and build your industry network.