Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management (TRM)
Introduction
Ready … get set, go – for life in the fast lane as Formula 1 (F1) races into Singapore! The development of Integrated Resorts (IRs) and F1 will change the face of the tourism industry. As tourists pour into Singapore, the tourism industry will experience a boom – leading to a demand for professionals in the hospitality industry. New standards of service and care will be set, and the bar for professionalism in tourism will be raised like never before.
You will acquire the knowledge and skills to be part of this re-making of the tourism industry by enrolling in our Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management (TRM). When you are ready for employment, so will the IRs!
TRM will equip you with appropriate service attitudes, skills and knowledge relevant to tourism and resort management. Our diploma will also help you develop a strong business foundation with a global and entrepreneurial focus. A series of lifestyle appreciation workshops will hone your skills and understanding of the high life! Learn the finer points of fine dining, arts and culture, wine and cheese, golf and grooming! As a TRM graduate, you will gain tremendously from:
Targeted and integrated experience - Diverse curriculum that covers the entire range of tourism sectors
- An internship of about 6 months in a chosen sector of interest
- Focus on
- Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE)
- Hospitality
- Travel
Real world exposure - Learning opportunities on board luxury cruise liners and overseas study tours to tourist destinations such as Las Vegas, Brisbane & Gold Coast and Hong Kong
- On-site learning in hotels, cruise ships, convention centres, attractions and participation in actual events
Mindset change
- Achieve a professional and positive service mindset through a service camp – gain the right skills and attitude in delivering service
- Acquire self-esteem and confidence to excel in the tourism industry
Career Prospects
With the development of the Integrated Resorts and the enhancement of the Marina Bay area, the tourism and resort industry is growing fast. The industry offers TRM graduates many openings in MICE, hospitality, travel, food and beverage, and other tourism-related sectors. Job opportunities can be found in a wide variety of management positions in sales and marketing, operations, facility planning and development, promotion and public relations, consultancy and customer service.
Accreditation for Further Studies
Your diploma is accredited with local universities such as the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University and established overseas universities such as Southern Cross University; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Queensland; University of Southern Queensland; and many others. You may be granted relevant module exemptions when pursuing degree courses with them. Many universities in Australia and UK rant at least one year’s exemption to our graduates.
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Diverse curriculum that spans the entire range of tourism sectors |
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Six-month internships in MICE hospitality and travel industries |
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On-site learning opportunities on-board luxury cruise liners and study tours to global tourist hotspots |
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Camps and workshops on the finer points of dining arts and culture |
Contact us
School of Business & Accountancy
535 Clementi Road
Singapore 599489
Tel: 6 4608324
Fax: 6 4673474
Email: sch-ba@np.edu.sg
Academic Manager
Mrs. Chew-Lee Chui Lian
E-mail: ccl1@np.edu.sg
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Toll free: 1800-4607333 (admission to full-time courses)
General enquiries: 6466 6555
Fax: 6468 3207
Website: www.np.edu.sg
Email: JoinNP@np.edu.sg
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examinations (or equivalent) results:
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| English |
1–6 |
| Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) |
1–6 |
| Any three other subjects excluding CCA |
1–6 | |
The aggregate computation for selection is based on grades obtained for English, Mathematics, a Humanities subject (Grade 1-9) and two other subjects.
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| Innovation & Enterprise in Action ^ |
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IS Modules
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) delivers the interdisciplinary curriculum under the Ngee Ann Learning Model (NLM). The NLM was introduced in 2001 to nurture a new generation of professionals with multidisciplinary skills to meet the challenges of a knowledge-based economy. The NLM incorporates core disciplines and Interdisciplinary Studies. It also nurtures innovative and entrepreneurial traits through the Innovation & Enterprise in Action (I & E in Action) module. IS modules challenge boundaries and offer insights into Communication, Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, Media & the Arts, and Science & Technology.
Note: Students enrolled in the course will be required to own Notebook Computers for their studies.