Associate Degree programme

Associate of Business Programme in Hotel and Catering Management

Features

  • To offer opportunities for students to gain industry experience and develop practical skills in establishments, such as hotel and organisations in the catering and tourism sectors, through completing 500 hours of internship;
  • To train and provide students with the ability to apply problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills to tackle challenges related to the hotel and catering industry; and
  • To prepare students to become the preferred graduates with positive attitudes, knowledge and skills for further studies or employment in fields related to hotel and catering management.

(Practicums in some of the courses may be conducted in organisations outside Hong Kong. In case such practicums are conducted outside of Hong Kong, students will have to bear the costs of travelling, accommodation and any other incidental expenses.)

Professional Recognition

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Graduates are exempted from Paper F1. Upon completion of “Introduction to Accounting”, graduates will also be exempted from Paper F3 of the ACCA Professional Examinations.

Potential Areas for Further Studies 

  • Hospitality Management
  • Hotel and Catering Management

Career Prospects

  • Hotels
  • Airlines
  • Restaurant Chains
  • Club Management
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Cruise Ships
  • Conference and Exhibition Centres

External Member of Programme Examinations Committee

Dr. Jaksa KIVELA
Associate Professor,
School of Hotel and Tourism Management,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

External Member of Programme Advisory Committee

Mr. Jerry MO
Deputy General Manager,
The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club

Prof. Stephen W.C. HO KCSJ
President,
The Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport

Mr. Michael FAN
Vice President,
Society of Registered Financial Planners

Graduates have been admitted into the following Bachelor's Degree Programmes

City University of Hong Kong
。Marketing 
 
HKU SPACE
。Hotel and Hospitality Management 

Hong Kong Baptist University
。Human Resources Management 
 
The Chinese University of Hong Kong - SCS
。Business (Hotel Management)
 
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
。Hotel Management
 
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - SPEED
。Travel Industry Management