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FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE

Course Content and Duration 
 
The Diploma programme of studies in Food & Beverage Service is designed for those students who seek supervisory/management responsibilities. The programme develops specific skills, appropriate to a person preparing for or working in first level management. 
 
The Diploma programme consists of a further one year (two academic semesters) full-time at the Institute. 
 
Entry Criteria 
 
Students who have successfully completed the Food & Beverage Service and Supervisory Studies programmeof studies obtaining a pass in all subjects with an overall 65% average grade, and who have successfully completed a period of twelve months International Internship can progress to the Diploma Level. 
 
Modules covered: 
 
FBA 11 - FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE THEORY ADVANCED TECHNICAL SKILLS 
 
FBA 12 - FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE THEORY ADVANCED TECHNICAL SKILLS PRACTICAL  
 
MGA 03 - FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT 
 
MGA 04 - PRINCIPLES OF HACCP 
 
SLS 10 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 
 
MGA 08 - INTERMEDIATE WINES 
 
MGA 05 - GUEST LECTURERS / VISITS 
 
MGA 13 - PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY 
 
MGA 01 - CONFERENCE AND BANQUETING MANAGEMENT 
 
MGA 12 - MANAGING WINES AND WINE SALES 
 
Apart from the above modules, the students have to attend a number of Tutorial Sessions throughout that year. 
 
Tutorial Sessions: 
 
Throughout each academic year the students will be asked to attend a number of set tutorial sessions arranged with their assigned tutor. 
 
During these tutorials the student will receive: 
  • Career guidance
  • Feedback on academic performance
  • Support in case of poor performance
  • Guidance and support in social and personal development
  • Comments on absenteeism
 
To obtain the credit value students need to attend their compulsory tutorial sessions. Students are also welcome to attend further tutorial sessions should they or their assigned tutor feel it is necessary.