Introduction

The hospitality industry is a major employer worldwide and consists of a broad category of fields which include lodging, restaurants event planning, etc. Despite the rapid growth of the industry, there has not been a commensurate growth in the number of trained professionals to meet the diverse needs of the clientele. This programme intends to train students who will be able to meet the challenges in careers within the hospitality industry. 

Programme Objectives

1. Equip students with skills and knowledge in food and beverage as well as accommodation services.
2. Equip students with balanced training that combines theory and practical experience within the hospitality industry.
3. Train students to have management and entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance. 

 

Programme Courses

Year 1 Semester 1

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

Food and Beverage Production Theory

Accommodation and Operation Theory and Practical 1

Elementary Nutrition

Food and Beverage Service Theory

Computer Applications in Hospitality and Tourism

Principles of Hospitality Marketing

 

Year 1 Semester 2

Accommodation Operations Theory

Food Microbiology

Principles of Management

Introduction to Diet Therapy

Front Office Operations

Introduction to Laundry and Dry Cleaning

Food and Beverage production Service Practicals 1

 

Year 2 Semester 1

Food and  Production Practical

Housekeeping supervision

Introduction to Stores and Supplies Management

Principles of Economics

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Food And Beverage Cost Control

Foreign Language I

 

Year 2 Semester 2

Nutrition and dietetics

Entrepreneurship.

Accommodation operations management

F & B production and service theory and practical II

Front office management

Public relations

Foreign Language II

 

Year 3 Semester 1

Applied Statistics in Hospitality and Tourism

Research Methods

Hospitality Law

Hospitality financial management

Human Resource Management

Event management

Foreign Language III

 

Year 3 Semester 2

Industrial attachment

 

Programme Requirements

 

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this programme, C plain mean grade at KCSE; or (minus) and a certificate in the relevant field is required.

Course Duration

The duration of the program shall normally be three academic years of six semesters of full-time attendance. 

Programme Structure

In the first, and second year of study, candidates will take a combination of courses offered in the department. Students shall take all units prescribed in each academic year. During their third year of study, students will take one field trip that shall cover all the theoretical aspects learned in class. At the end of the third year of study, students shall undertake a three-month industrial training in the tourism and travel industry. The teaching of students in the Diploma programme will apply student-centered teaching/learning methods. Specific teaching/learning methods will include lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, field visits, case studies, simulations, and role-play.