AHA Diploma in International Hospitality Management (DIHM)

Certification

American Hospitality Academy (AHA), USA

Overview

The Diploma in International Hospitality Management is a unique program designed to train and develop future leaders of the hospitality industry. This program is affiliated to American Hotel & Lodging Association and National Restaurant Association. The course duration is spread over 2 years with a 1 year internship (optional). The course provides students a balance of academic and practical skill learning built on a foundation of strong work ethics, positive attitude, values and understanding culture and a desire for excellence, all of which are then applied to real world situations through an internship at one of AHA-IHMS industry partner properties.

Entry requirements

The minimum qualification for admission is 10+2 system of Senior Secondary Education or its equivalent with English as one of the compulsory subjects
The maximum age limit is 25 years for candidates as on 1st July, 2013
The applicant should be medically fit and the same should be certified by a registered medical officer

Duration

The course duration is of 2 years + 1-year internship (Optional). Six months industrial training is included in the third semester.

Aim

The Diploma in International Hospitality Management covers operational courses in Rooms Division, Food & Beverage and Housekeeping. The course experience prepares the students to adapt to changing circumstances and supports them in working successfully in multi-cultural environments. These abilities are highly valued employability traits within the hospitality industry.

Curriculum

Year-1

Semester 1

Service Basics
Business Communication
Hospitality & Tourism Today
Introduction to Culture
Fundamentals of Food & Beverage
Rooms Division Operations
Community Service
Hotel Practical
Guest Service Scenarios/ Role Plays
Restaurant and Food & Beverage Service Equipment
Food and Beverage Service Roles
Guest Services
Front Office

Semester 2

Applied Math
Purchasing and Product Identification
Nutrition in Food Service
Food Sanitation and Safety
Event Management
Service Management
Lodging Management

Practical

Telephone Skills
Reservations
PBX
Guest Services
Housekeeping

Year-2

Semester 3

Internship in Indian Star Hotels

Semester 4

Wine and Bar Management
Revenue and Menu Management
Human Resource Management
Sales and Marketing Management
Facilities Management
Service Leadership
Career Planning and Finishing Soft Skills

Practical

Guest Service
Concierge
Engineering

Career & Placement Opportunities

We are proud to boast about the 100% placement records of the past years

Global growth and development of tourism has opened up innumerable openings. As a result, graduates can look forward to the following career opportunities:

Management Trainee in Hotels and allied industries
Guest/ Customer Relation Executive in Hotels and other service sectors
Kitchen Management/ Housekeeping Management Trainee in Hotels
Flight Kitchens also offer opportunities for career building
Multi-skilled Executive in Fast Food chains
Hospital and Institutional Catering Executives
Faculty in Hotel Management/ Food Craft Institutes (after gaining industry work experience)
Cabin Crew in National and International Airlines
Catering Officer or Chef in Cruise Lines
Marketing/ Sales Executive in Hotels
Executive in Tourism Development Corporations

The Training & Placement cell provides excellent infrastructure to support every stage of the placement process. Arrangement of pre-training and placements discussions, written test, interviews and group discussion are made as per the requirements of the organization as well as the students. A regular corporate interaction weaves the thread to create a mosaic for 100% placements.

Required Documents

10th and 12th Mark sheets (attested photocopies)
- 1 Original
- 1 Attested copy
- 1 Photocopy
Birth Certificate
Transfer or Leaving Certificate
Proof of identity
4 passport size photographs