Diploma in Hotel & Hospitality Management (R37)

DHHM

What You Will Learn

Immerse yourself in the world of hospitality technology and analytics.

Look forward to a rewarding career in the hospitality industry as the knowledge and skills acquired through the Diploma in Hotel & Hospitality Management (DHHM) are recognised in both local and global hotel chains.

At DHHM, you will be grounded in fundamental business modules in the initial year. In your higher years, you will be exposed to technology, business analytics and gain insights into accommodation operations and revenue management while ensuring a positive guest experience.

Develop essential skillsets to curate unique guest experiences at our on-campus hotel training facilities. There are also opportunities to work with industry partners on authentic industry related final-year projects as well as exciting local and overseas internships with leading global hotel chains.

Students will also have opportunities to develop their skillsets and gain exposure in various competitions such as WorldSkills - Hotel Reception Category.

This diploma lets you…

  • Develop expertise and acquire essential management skills related to key operating departments of a hotel
  • Acquire core knowledge and skills through the use of Hospitality Technology and Analytics to curate guest experiences and exceed their expectations
  • Acquire valuable experiences in guest services management while exploring sustainability solutions in the hotel business



InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Hotels & Resorts is proud to be a partner of RP School of Hospitality. RP students are able to multi-task and problem solve with definitive solutions and options. We look forward to our continued partnership and welcoming many more students to the hotel industry.
Ms Ashley Loo
Area Director of Human Resources, Singapore & Malaysia Director of Human Resources, InterContinental® Singapore Robertson Quay, Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay & Holiday Inn Singapore Little India

The course structure consists of general, discipline, and specialisation modules. There is also an industry orientation component. 

   

GCE O-level

Aggregate Type Range of Net ELR2B2 for 2023 JAE Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-B 13 to 26*
  • English Language: C6
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
  • Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type: C6

Click here to view the aggregate computation for ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type.

Courses with remaining vacancies after JAE posting are indicated with an asterisk (*). In order to appeal to these courses with vacancies, students need only meet the course’s MERs. Do note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee placement, as appeals posting is in order of merit, and subjected to available vacancies in the course.

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPA Relevant Qualifications
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT18 Business Administration
  • NT19 Electronics & Internet of Things
  • NT44 Digital Media Design/ Digital Media Design (Interactive Media)
  • NT66 Space Design (Interior & Exhibition) / Interior & Exhibition Desgn
  • NT69 Community Care & Social Services
  • NT70 Interactive Media Design
  • NT80 Social Media & Web Development
  • NT81 Attraction Operations
  • NT84 Business Services
  • NT85 Finance Services
  • NT86 Retail Services
  • NT87 Travel & Tourism Services
  • NT90 Food & Beverage Operations / Hospitality Operations
  • NT93 Beauty & Wellness
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • BS23 Retail & Online Business
  • BS24 Financial Services
  • BS81 Early Childhood Education
  • BS82 Banking Services
  • BS83 Hospitality Operations
  • BS84 Business Studies (Event Management)
  • BS85 Business Studies (Accounting)/Accounting
  • BS86 Business Studies (Administration/ Secretarial)
  • BS87 Business Studies (Logistics)/Integrated Logistics Management/Logistics for International Trade/International Logistics
  • BS88 Business Studies (E-Commerce)/Business-Information Technology
  • BS89 Business Studies (Sport Management)/Sport Management
  • BS90 Business Studies (Service Management)/Service Management
  • BS91 Beauty & SPA Management / Beauty & Wellness Management
  • BS92 Visual Merchandising
  • BS93 Community Sport & Recreation Management
  • BS94 Retail Merchandising
  • BS95 Passenger Services
  • BS98 Event Management
  • BS99 Human Resource & Administration
  • IT64 Business Information Systems
  • IT65 Leisure & Travel Operations
  • IT68 Facility Systems Design
  • IT76 e-Business Programming
  • IT77 Facility Management
  • IT78 Shipping & Operations Services / Maritime Business
  • IT81 Broadcast & Media Technology
  • IT84 Interactive Design
  • IT94 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design

GCE A-Level

Minimum Entry Requirements

Note:

For more details on admission using Singapore Cambridge GCE A-levels qualifications, please refer to our webpage at www.rp.edu.sg.

Note:

Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subjected to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants.

Career Opportunities

DHHM graduates will be able to embark on careers with international hotel chains, clubs, resorts, and tourist attractions among many others. Launch your career in these interesting fields:

  • Accommodation Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Guest Experience Management
  • Hospitality Business Management
  • Revenue Management and Analytics
  • Sales and Marketing

Further Studies

RP graduates are well-placed to embark on meaningful careers, immediately after graduation. They could even improve their employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes (WSP).

What’s more, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree with top local and overseas universities. RP graduates may complete their degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.

Skills Deepening

Upon graduation, DHHM students can choose to deepen their skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on their career. They could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue Specialist Diploma in Hospitality Business Management. Please check out our lifelong learning programmes.

Undergraduate Studies

DHHM graduates can choose to pursue a degree in business, communication and hospitality management related programmes at local universities. Top universities overseas also welcome our graduates with advance standing of up to one year, they include:

Last updated on 07 Jun 2023

Important Dates

Joint Admissions Exercise
(JAE)

Application for Intake AY2023:
12 to 17 January 2023

Polytechnic Foundation Programme Admissions Exercise (PFPAE)

Application for Intake AY2023:
12 to 17 January 2023

Direct Admissions Exercise
(DAE)

Application for Intake AY2023:

  • O-levels & IP: 12 to 17 January 2023 and 21 to 28 February 2023
  • ITE: 20 March to 6 April 2023
  • IB & Working Adults: 12 to 17 January 2023 

Early Admissions Exercise
(EAE)

  • O-levels: 22 to 28 June 2023
  • ITE: 8 to 14 June 2023
  • Working Adults: 5 June to 2 July 2023