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Study Hospitality at DISTED The DISTED School of Hospitality Management, with its blend of qualified, experienced, dedicated and caring lecturers, industry-focused and up-to-date curriculum as well as outstanding teaching and training facilities, is poised to mould students to meet the needs and high expectations of the global hospitality industry. The state-of-the-art training facilities, coupled with high academic quality and standards, make DISTED the smarter choice for a premier hospitality education. Students can be sure that they are in the best hands for an enriching and exciting learning experience that grooms them for rewarding careers in the ever-growing hospitality, business, leisure and tourism sectors. Why choose DISTED? At DISTED, students experience an exciting, practical all-rounded tertiary education conducted in a conducive campus environment. Learning approach includes group classroom teaching, discussions, research projects and oral-aural activities. Graduates of our Diploma programmes are rewarded with a dual certification from BTEC and DISTED. Qualified, experienced, dedicated and caring lecturers supported by experienced technical staff. 4 months industrial training at leading hotels and other hospitality operations. Practical learning through study, instruction, experience or observing others. Guest lectures by experts from the hospitality industry. Part-time job opportunities in hospitality establishments. High quality textbooks are made available to students. Close monitoring of individual academic progress. elearning support for students. Ideal learning environment at the purpose-built Wawasan City Campus with excellent modern facilities. Scholarships are available to Malaysian students.* *Terms and conditions apply BTEC Higher National Diploma (UK) In addition to its existing Diplomas, DISTED also delivers the BTEC - Business & Technology Education Council Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND). It is the only institution of higher learning in North Malaysia fully endorsed by Edexcel to exclusively offer the BTEC HND qualification in Business Studies, Accounting, Hospitality Business Management, Engineering, Computer Science and Creative Multimedia. The BTEC HND Advantages Awarded by Edexcel, UK s largest awarding body regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations (Ofqual). Work-related qualification built to accommodate the needs of employers and allow progression to universities. Places emphasis on assignments, projects, practical learning and understanding of courses. Recognised by 95% of higher education institutions in the UK, and over 200 leading universities worldwide including several of The Times top-100 ranked universities in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Premier Hospitality Education Housed in the Wawasan City Campus located in the heritage enclave of George Town, the School of Hospitality Management is equipped with first class facilities for classroom learning as well as practical learning to acquire knowledge and skills that are relevant to the real working world. It provides ample opportunities for hospitality students to hone entrepreneurship skills as well through learning, managing and operating in a systematic way synonymous with industry standards. Bakery Walk-in customers can savour a wide array of freshly baked and palate tickling pastries and breads. Restaurant Features standard four-course set lunch menu and snacks prepared by DISTED Hospitality students with guidance from experienced professional DISTED chefs Students undergo practical training that will help hone skills and knowledge that are relevant for their future career Demo Kitchen cum Lecture Theatre 60-seat culinary suite with state-of-the-art setup Has a fully-equipped kitchen studio and fullview projection for celebrity chef appearance as well as demonstrations by industry experts Food Production Kitchen First-class professional set-up with a stainless steel walled and silikal floored kitchen Accommodates 35 well-equipped individual stations, providing students with independent hands-on practice Installed with special industry-strength appliances including ovens, bain-marie, salad bar, deep fryers, griddles etc., giving students a real life learning experience in a professional setting Housekeeping Mock-Up Room A mock-up hotel guest room used as part of housekeeping service training Students train to achieve housekeeping methods and requirements of international hotel standards Pastry and Bakery Kitchen Houses 24 individual stations that are well-equipped with all the essential baking equipments A teaching and production facility that produces fresh daily baked items for sale at the Bakery Classrooms The Wawasan City Campus has 6 large classrooms that are all well-equipped with comfortable seating, whiteboards and internet connected LCD projectors Design and layout catered to provide a comfortable and conducive learning atmosphere
Diploma in Hospitality Business Management KPT/JPT(R/345/4/0896) 03/21 MQA(A6751) Programme Overview This Diploma programme provides comprehensive industry-smart knowledge and understanding of hospitality business management practices, procedures and skills that build career confidence in our students. Students will also acquire hands-on experience through practical and group projects, exciting out-of-classroom learning experiences that develop character, knowledge and skills for meeting future workplace challenges. Upon completion, graduates will gain dual certification from BTEC and DISTED with rewarding careers awaiting them in the hospitality, business, travel and tourism industries such as: Lodging - Hotels, motels, resorts Food services - Restaurants, cafeterias, cafes, fast food operations, contract food services, event food catering Clubs - Country clubs, city clubs, golf clubs, swimming clubs, health and fitness clubs Industrial areas - Transportation, airline food service, company cafeterias General Studies Students are required to complete the compulsory General Studies prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Assessment System Practical / coursework and examination Duration of Study Intakes are available as follows: January, March or August - 5 long and 2 short semesters over 2 years and 4 months. May or September 5 long and 3 short semesters over 2 years and 6 months. Study Pathway SPM / O-Level / UEC or equivalent Events - Business conventions, expositions, conferences Entertainment and leisure - Theme parks, casinos, concerts, cinemas, arcades Travel and tourism - Travel agencies, airlines, airports, luxury cruise liners, tourist information agencies Allied fields - Equipment sales, retail operations, consulting, purchasing, education, culinary schools Graduates will also have the option of progressing directly into the second year of UK s Staffordshire University degree programmes at DISTED or other degree studies in the areas of hospitality business programmes and tourism via credit transfer. Programme Structure & Courses The typical course units, totalling 91 to 92 Credits, are as follows: Core Courses Accounting for Hospitality Managers Business Communication Business Law Business Organisation Communication English Convention Management and Service Food and Beverage Management Food and Beverage Service Food Production Hospitality and Restaurant Accounting Housekeeping Management Human Resource Management for the Hospitality Industry Industrial Training Introduction to Microeconomics Japanese Language Managing Front Office Operations Marketing in the Hospitality Industry Planning and Control for Food and Beverage Operations Practical Training Purchasing for Hospitality Operations Research Project Study Skills The Lodging and Food Service Industry Diploma in Hospitality Business Management & Diploma in Hospitality Management (BTEC HND) 2 years 4 months Staffordshire University Events Management or Business Degree 2 years at DISTED or Business or Hospitality programme at universities overseas 2 years Minimum Entry Requirements SPM: Minimum 3 Credits IGCSE O-Level: Minimum 3 Credits UEC: Minimum 3 Credits (Grade B) Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. Approved Centre from Pearson
Diploma in Food and Beverage Management KPT/JPT(N/811/4/0259) 02/20 MQA(PA5189) Programme Overview Through this 2 years and 4 months programme, students are able to embrace the technical and management skills that relate to culinary, beverage and dining room service, and gain better understanding of food and beverage cost control, financial success, service leadership and human resource management. The programme curriculum, which places strong emphasis on core competencies that relate to culinary management and business management, aims to equip students with applicable knowledge and skills in foodservice and culinary arts. It preps students to operate and manage food and beverage business successfully, professionally, and profitably as well. Ample opportunities are available for students personal career advancement and to succeed as careerminded executives through the programme. Most graduates would begin their career in small specialty restaurants but would eventually become foodpreneurs, operating their own successful food and restaurant operations, or attaining other leadership positions in the industry. Other rewarding career opportunities include: Business Development Manager Catering Manager Cost Control Manager Executive Chef Food & Beverage Consultant Fast Food Restaurant Manager Food & Beverage Manager Food Marketing Consultant Food Production Manager Food Service Manager Food Stylist Foodpreneur Kitchen Consultant Outlet Manager Pastry Chef Product Development Manager Purchasing Manager Sous Chef Programme Structure & Courses The typical course units, totalling 91 to 92 Credits, are as follows: Advanced Patisserie Bakery and Patisserie Beverage Management Business Communication Business Organisation Chocolates and Confections Computer Application Food & Beverage Management Food & Beverage Service Food & Beverage Project Module Food Nutrition Food Production General Studies Food Safety, Health and Sanitation Garde Manger Hospitality and Restaurant Accounting Industrial Training International Cuisine Marketing in Hospitality Industry Planning & Control for Food & Beverage Operations Purchasing for Hospitality Operations Study Skills Supervision in the Hospitality Industry Students are required to complete the compulsory General Studies prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Assessment System Practical / coursework and examination Duration of Study Intakes are available as follows: March and August - 5 long and 2 short semesters over 2 years 4 months. Minimum Entry Requirements SPM: Minimum 3 Credits IGCSE O-Level: Minimum 3 Credits UEC: Minimum 3 Credits (Grade B) Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. HELSINKI, FINLAND
BA (Hons) Events Management KPT/JPT(N/812/6/0042) 02/18 MQA(PA2167) Programme Overview DISTED s BA (Hons) Events Management is an internationally recognised degree conferred by Staffordshire University (UK). Students of this programme will develop critical awareness of the roles of tourism and events in business and hone the ability to develop and market tourism and event projects and services. They will also acquire transferrable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, report writing, presentation communication and strategic planning skills, interpersonal and leadership skills, cultural skills and quantitative abilities that are employability and enterprise focused for a variety of career settings. Job demands in the industry cover the event management, customer services and tourism facets. These include organising and managing conferences, convention and corporate event organisation, visitor centre management, trade show and exhibition organisation, community and cultural celebration organisation, sporting, outdoor recreation and entertainment festival organisation, campaign management and public relations project management, destination marketing organisation, attraction operations, travel and tour company management, adventure companies management, and many more. General Studies Students are required to complete the compulsory General Studies prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). All courses listed above are under the Staffordshire University curriculum structure and carries 15 credits except for those marked with * which are courses prescribed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Assessment System Coursework and / or examination Duration of Study Intakes are available in March, July and September for a duration of 6 semesters over 3 years totalling 120 to 121 Malaysian Qualifications Framework credits and fulfilling Staffordshire University s curriculum structure of 360 credits. The programme can be completed entirely at DISTED (3+0 option) or with one or two years of study in the United Kingdom at Staffordshire University. Programme Structure & Courses Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Business Skills Fundraising for Events Management Introduction to Business Accounting Introduction to Events Introduction to Tourism Applied Technology for Events Business Tourism Critical Reasoning Legal and Contractual Issues for Special Events Managing the Events Service Encounter Conceptualising Events and Marketing Intelligence Events Management Project 1 Events Management Project 2 Managing Events Communications Planning and Staging Events Managing People and Performance Marketing Principles Small Business and Enterprise Elective 1 Managing the Events Workforce Tourism and Events in Practice Elective 2 Tourism, Events and the Environment Tourist Destinations Elective 3 Industrial Training* Minimum Entry Requirements All related and/or MQA accredited diplomas with CGPA of 2.00 are eligible for advanced standing into Level 5 of the Degree programme STPM: Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in any 2 subjects A-Level: 2 Passes SACE International / HSC / AUSMAT: ATAR 50 UEC Grade B in 5 subjects Matriculation / Foundation qualification or its equivalent: CGPA of 2.00 English Proficiency Requirements SPM 1119 English: Credits IELTS: Band 6 TOEFL: 87 Pearson Test of English: 51 DISTED English Proficiency Test: 50% Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
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