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)
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Hong Kong Metropolitan University
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• RMIT University, Australia
• MODUL University, Vienna, Austria
• The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Dubai, U.A.E.
• Northumbria University, UK
• University of Lancashire, UK
• University College Birmingham, UK

Hospitality :

With professional knowledge and practical experience, Hospitality graduates have been well sought by the industry. Graduates have been employed by various hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, airlines, Hong Kong International Airport, theme parks, tourist attractions, cruise companies, clubhouses, property management companies, exhibition centres, events management companies, marketing 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
• Royal Society for Public Health, UK
• The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), UK
• Consell Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), France
• Consejo Regulador de la D.O. “Jerez Xeres Sherry”
• United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Academy
• The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
• Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, HKSAR
• Marine Department, HKSAR
• Health Sports Technology Association
• Hong Kong Coaching Committee
• Hong Kong Recreation Management Association
• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Property Managers
• Hong Kong Institute of Marketing (HKIM)
• Travel Industry Authority (TIA)

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, Germany
• Education Centre for Apprenticeship Handwerkskammer Koblenz, Germany
• The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), UK
• Royal Society for Public Health, UK
• Institute of Hospitality (IoH), 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.