Academic Requirements

• Local Applicant Requirement
  • Minimum C6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Levels and;
  • Minimum of 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits or regional equivalent, or;
  • ERCI Foundation Certificate in Business Administration / NITEC Qualification.
• International Applicant Requirement
  • Completed Secondary School education in English, or;
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 5.5; or equivalent
  • ERCI Foundation Certificate in Business Administration / NITEC Qualification, or
  • A minimum of Year 12 Studies or equivalent

Non-Academic Requirements

• Applicants should be at least 17 years of age at the time of registration
• Mature Candidates may also apply for the programme provided they:
  • Are 18 years and above at the time of registration;
  • Have at least 2 years of verifiable working experience;
  • Provide a detailed resume with contact details of past and present employers;
  • Pass an interview conducted by ERCI’s AAPEL Committee

Modules Covered

Students undertaking the Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management) programme will be expected to complete 15 modules of academic study over 8 semesters.

• Business Communication
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Finance
• Principles of Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Principles of Economies
• Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Industry Project
• Human Resource Management
• Front Office Management
• Accommodation Services
• Food and Beverages Management
• Marketing Tourism and Hospitality Services

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Delivery Methods

• ERCI runs its classes on a lecture-tutorial system.

Duration

• Full-time: 20 months 
• Part-time: 20 months 

Timetables

• Full-time: 5 days a week on weekdays.
• Part-time: 3 times a week on weekdays and/or on weekends.

Commencement Dates

• January
• March
• May 
• August
• October

Teacher Student Ratio

• Lectures – 150 Students to 1 Lecturer
• Tutorials – 35 Students to 1 Tutor

Teacher Qualifications

All our teachers are registered with the Council for Private Education, Singapore. 

Assessment Methods

Courses are assessed by a combination of coursework, practical assignments and examinations. Unless otherwise stated, all modules within the Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management) programme are assessed based on the 3-3-4 framework: 30% on examination, 30% on individual assignment(s) and/or class tests, 40% on group assignment(s) and/or class participation

Graduation Criteria

Students must pass all prescribed modules in the Advanced Diploma programme with a minimum grade of P(Pass).

Awards

• Advance Diploma in Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management) awarded by ERCI.

Academic Progression

Upon completion of the Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management), students will be eligible for entry into the final year of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Top Up) (Various specialisations available) programme offered by the University of Greenwich or the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management (Top Up) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton.

Local Students

International Students