HM112 - DIPLOMA FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Programme Description :
Diploma Food Service Management from Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management is offered full time for 5 semesters equivalent to 2 years 6 months. It was first introduced in 1975 to meet the growing requirements of food service industry in Malaysia. The programme was designed to provide students with comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge and hands-on experience at operational levels. Since then, this programme has developed an excellent reputation within the food service industry in the country for the quality of the graduates.
The programme concentrates on broad coverage of food service industry at operational departments that includes hospital, food and beverage, housekeeping, event management, sales and marketing and fast food restaurant chain. Further, the programme prepares students with a wide array of professional careers in hotels and resorts, hospital, private clubs, restaurants, conference centres, fast food chains and catering businesses.
This program meets the requirement or standard set by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), "Program Standard: Hospitality and Tourism", as well as meets the university's philosophy in general and the departmental objectives of the faculty in particular. It is also structured to be more in line with current needs; and apply the latest methods of learning online through "blended learning" for some appropriate courses. Improvement of the existing curriculum has been done based on the feedback of stakeholders such as industry, universities/colleges and UiTM’s Alumni.
This program meets the requirement or standard set by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), "Program Standard: Hospitality and Tourism", as well as meets the university's philosophy in general and the departmental objectives of the faculty in particular. It is also structured to be more in line with current needs; and apply the latest methods of learning online through "blended learning" for some appropriate courses. Improvement of the existing curriculum has been done based on the feedback of stakeholders such as industry, universities/colleges and UiTM’s Alumni.
The curriculum offers a balance between knowledge and practical application to ensure that students are well equipped with knowledge and hands-on experience, hence able to obtain immediate employment in the hospitality industry upon graduation. In addition, the industrial training programme will provide students with valuable experience, which will assist them in their career planning as well as full time job opportunities. Through its strong curriculum design that involves participation from the industry and various stakeholders, students will have an exciting career opportunity at management, supervisory and administrative positions in the hotel industry.
Program Availability :
The Diploma in Food service Management programme is currently being offered at UiTM Penang and UiTM Terengganu campuses.
Programme Objectives :
Graduates are expected to fulfil the following objectives after 2 and half years of graduation :
- Semi professionals in food service industry who analyze and apply the knowledge, understanding, practical and laboratory experiences to provide quality products and services to the government agencies and science-related industries
- Semi professionals in food service industry that lead and engage in teams in problem solving tasks across disciplines through effective communicative abilities.
- Semi professionals in food service industry who continue to advance their knowledge and abilities by utilizing ICT to explore business opportunities in service related industry.
Semi professionals in food service industry who practice ethical and professional values in providing services to the recipients and provider of service related industry.
