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Diploma in Hotel & Leisure Management (R37)

What You Will Learn

Experience the future of travel with the Diploma in Hotel & Leisure Management (DHLM), where hands-on learning, global career exposure, and future-ready skills in hotel & leisure prepare you for success.

Step into the dynamic world of hospitality with the Diploma in Hotel & Leisure Management (DHLM), where classroom learning is seamlessly blended with real-world experience. Build future-ready skills in experience curation, smart technologies, sustainability and business analytics to excel in today’s evolving hospitality landscape. Discover global career pathways in hotels, resorts, cruises, and airline services.

  • Accelerate your career with the Talent Advancement Programme (TAP), where you’ll gain valuable work experience through a one-year internship, expand your industry network, and boost your earning potential
  • Broaden your horizons through global exposure and industry collaborations, giving you insights into international hospitality trends and access to networking opportunities with leading organisations
  • Certify your skills by participating in competitions and earning recognised industry certifications such as the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA), enhancing your credibility and career readiness
During my time at RP, the school and lecturers provided me with invaluable opportunities and support, including extensive resources, emotional guidance, and encouragement to push me beyond my comfort zone. This support enabled me to win gold at WorldSkills Singapore 2023, serve as Vice President of the SOH Club, and receive the Sands Hospitality Scholarship. At SOH, students are nurtured and supported to achieve their goals.
Yu Si En Rachel
2025 Graduate

General Modules

Discipline Modules

Elective Modules

Customise your learning pathways by selecting ONE of the following options:

Option A: Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes

Option B: Select a Minor Programme

Option C: Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)

Learn how you can customise your learning pathways here

Industry Orientation Programme Modules

Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

And select one module from the list below:

Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

# Only for students taking One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2025 JAEMinimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-B15 to 26
  • English Language 1-6
  • Additional Mathematics / Mathematics 1-6
  • Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type 1-6

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

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPARelevant Qualifications
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT18 Business Administration
  • NT19 Electronics & Internet of Things
  • NT44 Digital Media Design/ Digital Media Design (Interactive Media)
  • NT45 Nursing
  • NT46 Product Design
  • NT47 Communications Technology
  • NT52 Digital Animation
  • NT54 Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects)
  • NT56 Digital Audio & Video Production
  • NT65 Space Design (Architecture)
  • NT66 Space Design (Interior & Exhibition) / Interior & Exhibition Desgn
  • NT69 Community Care & Social Services
  • NT70 Interactive Media Design
  • NT71 Visual Communication
  • NT72 Visual Effects
  • NT74 Mobile Systems & Services / Info-communications Technology (Mobile Networks & Applications)
  • NT80 Social Media & Web Development
  • NT81 Attraction Operations
  • NT84 Business Services
  • NT85 Finance Services
  • NT86 Retail Services
  • NT87 Travel & Tourism Services
  • NT88 Electronics (Display Technology)
  • NT90 Food & Beverage Operations / Hospitality Operations
  • NT93 Beauty & Wellness
  • NT99 Web Applications
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • BS00 Event Management
  • BS23 Retail & Online Business
  • BS24 Financial Services
  • BS25 Business Administration
  • BS26 Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • BS27 Tourism
  • BS29 Higher Nitec in Communication Design
  • BS30 Higher Nitec in Customer Experience
  • BS31 Higher Nitec in Film & Video Production
  • BS32 Higher Nitec in Interior & Product Design
  • BS33 Higher Nitec in Technical Theatre & Production
  • 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
  • BS96 Performance Production
  • BS97 Filmmarking (Cinematography)
  • BS98 Event Management
  • BS99 Human Resource & Administration
  • IT12 Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services
  • IT13 Higher Nitec in Nursing
  • IT15 Higher Nitec in Facilities Management & Engineering
  • 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
  • IT79 Elder Care
  • IT80 Space Design Technology / Architectural Technology
  • IT81 Broadcast & Media Technology
  • IT84 Interactive Design
  • IT87 Landscape Management & Design
  • IT91 Robotics & Smart Systems
  • IT92 Motion Graphics
  • IT93 Visual Effects
  • IT94 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design
  • IT97 AI Applications

GCE A-Level

Minimum Entry Requirements

For more details on admission using Singapore Cambridge GCE A-levels qualifications, please refer to this webpage.

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.

  • It should be noted that applicants with colour appreciation deficiency, profound hearing loss, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations.

Career Opportunities

As a DHLM graduate, you will be able to embark on careers with international hotel chains, resorts, cruises, rails, clubs and tourist attractions among many others. Launch your career in these interesting roles:

  • Accommodations Manager
  • Assistant Front Office Manager 
  • Cruise Passenger Services
  • Duty Manager
  • F&B Operations Manager
  • Guest Experience Manager
  • Hospitality Business Analyst
  • Leisure Facilities Manager 
  • Reservations Manager
  • Revenue Management Analyst
  • Sales and Marketing Specialist

Further Studies

As an RP graduate, you will be well-placed to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. You could even improve your 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. You may complete your degree in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.

Skills Deepening

After graduating from DHLM, you can choose to deepen your skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on your career. You 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

DHLM graduates can pursue the domain areas in top universities such as (not limited to):

Domain Areas

  • Accommodation and Leisure Management
  • Hospitality Business
  • International Hospitality Management
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Revenue Management 

Graduates may also be eligible for exemptions and advanced standing at top overseas universities.

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Last updated on 01 Dec 2025