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Last Updated: 12 Jan 2026

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Our course ensures immediate employability by combining work-based learning, in-demand skills, and career accelerator programmes. Join us to curate unforgettable experiences, learn from industry experts, and shape the future of sustainable tourism.

Course code: T08
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE, JPAE, Poly EAE, PFP, DAE
2025 JAE ELR2B2-B net aggregate: 8 - 15
Course duration: 3 years

Course details

Field of study
Business and Management
Certification offered

Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Humanities, Arts, Media and Business cluster

SubjectGrade
English Language Syllabus A1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics1-3

Any 1 relevant subject:

  • Art
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Literature in English
  • Principles of Accounts
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

    1-4
    For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
    SubjectGrade
    English Language1-6
    Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-6

    Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type

    • Art
    • Business Studies
    • Combined Humanities
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • Higher Art
    • Higher Music
    • History
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Malay)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Tamil)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
    • Intro to Enterprise Development
    • Literature in English
    • Literature in Chinese
    • Literature in Malay
    • Literature in Tamil
    • Media Studies (English)
    • Media Studies (Chinese)
    • Music
    • Principles of Accounts
    1-6

    Course modules

    Year 1

    Diploma-related modules

    • Business Accounting
    • Business Psychology & Management
    • Business Technology & Analytics
    • Business Economics
    • Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
    • Work-Based Learning 1
    • Tourism Geography
    • Statistics for Business
    • Marketing Fundamentals

    General modules

    • Leadership Fundamentals
    • Career Readiness
    • Sports & Wellness
    • Global Studies
    • Current Issues & Critical Thinking
    Year 2

    Diploma-related modules

    • Service DNA
    • Lodging Operations
    • Business & Leisure Events
    • Personal Branding
    • Work-Based Learning 2
    • Airline Business
    • Sales & Negotiation
    • Customer Experience Innovation
    • Digital & Social Media Marketing

    General modules

    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    • Effective Communication
    • Sustainability & Climate Action / Guided Learning
    • Professional Communication
    • Leadership in Action

    * Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or Guided Learning.

    Year 3

    Diploma-related modules

    • Sustainable Gastro-Tourism
    • Destination Planning
    • Viral Marketing
    • Major Project

    General modules

    • Career Management
    • Student Internship Programme

    Internship

    Internship duration24 weeks
    Internship timeframeYear 3

    Career prospects

    You can explore the following career options upon graduation. Executive positions in:

    • Frontline and executive positions

      • Airlines and Airports
      • Cruise Companies
      • Food & Beverage Businesses
      • Hotels, Resorts and Serviced Residences
      • Leisure Attractions
      • Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE) & Events Management Companies
      • National Tourism Organisations
      • Tour and Travel Businesses

      Emerging job roles

      • Business Development
      • Customer Experience
      • Customer Service
      • Digital Marketing
      • Sales & Marketing
      • Social Media Marketing and Content Creation
      • Wellness and Sustainability

    Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

    You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

    You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

    You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

    You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.