Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Sri Lanka's hospitality and tourism sector is one of the fastest-growing contributors to the national economy, and employers are actively seeking managers trained to international standards. This OTHM-regulated Diploma equips you with the operational, financial and marketing skills needed to run modern hotels, resorts and tourism operations — while opening a direct dual-qualification pathway to a top-up Bachelor's degree overseas.

You'll study Level 4 and Level 5 locally through IEBC's blended online delivery, supported by dedicated tutors, e-library access and industry case studies, before progressing into the final year of a Bachelor's (Hons) programme at one of our partner universities abroad — without repeating credits already earned.

Level 4 — 120 Credits

• The Contemporary Hospitality Industry (20 credits)
• Managing the Customer Experience (20 credits)
• Marketing Essentials for Hospitality (20 credits)
• Finance in the Hospitality Industry (20 credits)
• Employability & Development (20 credits)
• Facilities Management (20 credits)

Level 5 — 120 Credits

• Strategic Management for Hospitality (20 credits)
• Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources (20 credits)
• Tourism Policy & Planning (20 credits)
• Event & Conference Management (20 credits)
• Sustainable Tourism Development (20 credits)
• Research Project in Hospitality Management (20 credits)

• Completed secondary education (G.C.E. A/L or equivalent), or a recognised foundation qualification.
• Minimum age of 18 years at the start of the programme.
• English language proficiency — IELTS 5.5 or IEBC's internal placement test.
• No prior hospitality experience required — mature applicants with relevant work experience are also considered.