Why TRM?
- A robust business course with versatility to explore exciting careers in tourism, hospitality and beyond
- Go on a Signature Overseas Study Trip New! to experience innovative tourism concepts in emerging areas such as sustainable tourism, wellness travel, and TravelTech!
- Build diverse competencies in experience design, research & data storytelling, digitalisation, sustainable tourism and more
- Customise your learning: Choose a six-month local/overseas internship + Business Electives NEW! in emerging areas; or the one-year JobReady Programme with renowned companies
- NP-NTU Accelerated Uni Pathway Programme NEW! – Fast-track to a degree by taking uni modules while in poly!
About TRM
With global tourism on the rise, organisations are innovating to create unique experiences to stay ahead. NP’s Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management (TRM) prepares you to shape the future of tourism across the hospitality, travel, events, and leisure & lifestyle sectors. With TRM, you will go places!
My one-year JobReady Programme at The Outpost Hotel Sentosa gave me invaluable first-hand exposure. Rotating across five different departments allowed me to step beyond the classroom, applying what I learnt in real-life situations — from engaging with guests to collaborating on Revenue and Digital Marketing strategies. The experience was both challenging and rewarding, deepening my passion and preparing me well for university and a future career in the sector.
With its unique curriculum, TRM taught me to embrace innovation and take risks with an open mind! In fact, it inspired me to start my own bakery business!
TRM not only provided me with a solid business foundation but also taught me how to use technology to enhance the tourism experience. This has paved the way for my career as a digital product manager.
Overview of your TRM Journey
Highlights
Signature Overseas Study Trip
Our 2nd year students visited Shanghai whereby they witnessed first hand the latest developments in sustainable tourism and travel technology.
Improving Visitor Experiences
Our second-year TRM students embarked on an integrated project in collaboration with the Mandai Wildlife Reserve to reimagine the product and service offerings at attractions such as Bird Paradise, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. Subsequently, they employed design thinking methodologies along with the business model canvas tool to develop innovative proposals.
Sustainability in Action
In partnership with the National Biodiversity Centre (a division of NParks), our second-year TRM students planned and executed a series of sustainability-themed events to raise the awareness of sustainability and biodiversity among visitors to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Through games, skits and interactive activities, visitors from young students to parents learned about the impact of their actions on biodiversity and were inspired to play their part to contribute to the national sustainability agenda. Our students’ efforts were commended by NParks for their creativity and effectiveness in bringing across the sustainability message to a wide audience.
Further Studies
As a TRM graduate, you can pursue various degree courses at universities locally and abroad, with some institutions offering module exemptions. They include reputable universities such as Southern Cross University, University of Queensland, University of Southern Queensland, and University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Tan Song Yi
Tourism & Resort Management graduate, Class of 2022
Song Yi is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at NUS.
Celeste Ang
Tourism & Resort Management graduate, Class of 2024
Celeste is pursuing a Bachelor of Business with a second major in Entrepreneurship at NTU. She is a recipient of NTU’s College Scholarship.
Careers
As Singapore develops into a global tourism hub, the demand for skilled tourism professionals will increase. TRM graduates can explore many job opportunities in attractions, food and beverage, hospitality, MICE, travel and other tourism-related sectors.
You can look forward to pursuing careers in these job roles:
- Attractions Operations Executive
- Business Development Executive
- Content and Experience Development Executive
- Customer Experience Executive
- Digital Marketing Executive
- Event Operations Executive
- Front Office Executive
- Guest Relations Executive
- Marketing Communications Executive
- Product Experience Development Executive
- Reservations Executive
- Sustainability Officer
- Travel Account Executive
My TRM journey was an eye-opening one filled with enriching experiences and invaluable lessons. From learning about destination marketing to understanding the intricacies of hospitality management, the course prepared me for a dynamic career in the tourism industry. This foundation not only led me to pursue marketing at Singapore Airlines but also empowered me to excel in an ever-evolving industry.
Enrolling into the TRM course was one of my best decisions. It equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the tourism ecosystem and the essential skills to thrive in this fast-evolving industry. My internship with online travel agency Asiarooms showed me how technology and travel intersect, providing the strong head start I needed to build my career in travel technology.
Chan Kuan Yii
Tourism & Resort Management graduate, Class of 2016
Kuan Yii is the Senior Business Development Manager (APAC) at Lighthouse Intelligence.
Billy Ko
Tourism & Resort Management graduate, Class of 2014
Billy is the Hotel Development & Acquisitions Manager at Creative Leap, a boutique Hotel Development Company.
Billy Ko
Tourism & Resort Management graduate, Class of 2014
Billy is the Hotel Development & Acquisitions Manager at Creative Leap, a boutique Hotel Development Company.
Entry Requirements
AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-B
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
| Subject | 'O' Level Grade |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf .
For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.