IIHL introduces international qualifications of the Institute of Hospitality (UK)

Imperial Institute of Hospitality and Leisure (IIHL) is a partnership between Imperial Institute of Higher Education (IIHE) and The Institute of Hospitality (IH), Sri Lanka Chapter. IIHE has been a pioneer tertiary education institute in Sri Lanka having been established in 1996. It has been associated with the prestigious University of Wales since inception and has been successfully offering the BSc (Honours) in Business Management, BSc (Honours) in Computing and the MBA degrees in Sri Lanka.  

The Institute of Hospitality is a professional organization based in the United Kingdom with local chapters spanning across the globe. The Institute is represented by hoteliers, restaurateurs and contract caterers to technology providers, the armed forces etc. The Institute has been the Hospitality and Tourism Industry’s leading network, helping to grow talents and accelerate professional development for more than 70 years. The Institute of Hospitality is also an accredited Awarding Body in the UK providing professional management qualifications for the International Hospitality and Tourism Industries. It is the respected interface between education and industry for the development, mobility and recruitment of skilled labour in hospitality, leisure and tourism. The Sri Lanka chapter of the Institute of Hospitality has been in existence for over 20 years.

Institute of Hospitality International Management Qualifications are designed to improve management skills and build career prospects of individuals. International Management Qualifications are suitable for managers or those aspiring to management in the hospitality and related industries. These qualifications offer;

A structured pathway for career and promotion

The underpinning knowledge required for leadership and management

A progression route from introductory to intermediate to advanced level

These qualifications have been embraced by leading hoteliers worldwide and have gained currency as value adding learning experience. As observed by Joseph Chong, General Manager, Peninsula Shanghai;

“Increasing salaries and benefits is no longer the only way to keep talented people in the work force. Our managers’ covert an international accreditation, and this exceptional programme will cater to their educational and career development needs.”  

IIHL will commence the International Diploma in Management for Hospitality and Tourism on 15th January 2013. The course covers 12 individual units in 6 business areas relevant to the industry. These are: Business Management, Consumer Management, Business Marketing and Sales, Finance and Business Planning, Human resource Management and Professional Development.  The delivery of the course will be once a week for 3 hours on a Tuesday afternoon. Each unit will be delivered over 4 weeks followed by a multiple choice assessment which has to be taken electronically. This offers maximum flexibility to the students and the ability to combine professional studies without hampering their work place obligations.

The Sri Lankan economy which is poised for accelerated growth in Tourism and Leisure Sectors demands personnel who are professionally competent to give leadership to the workforce. Skills in core operational areas have to be combined with sound knowledge and skills in management with appreciation of multiple disciplines.  The International Management Qualifications tailored for the industry will no doubt be an invaluable tool in the hands of those aspiring to reach dizzy heights in this exciting industry.

Call the IIHL hotline on 0777-781432 for more information or call over at their state of the art training facility located on Tower Building, Station Road, Bambalapitiya or visit www.iihe.lk for further information.