National Diploma in Hospitality Management
Course Code: NDHM101
- Department: Arts and Humanities.
- Duration: 3 years
- Fee: M19,800.00
- Starts: 1st April 2026 Starts in 113 days
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Course Overview
The National Diploma in Hospitality Management at IBC College prepares students for
leadership and operational roles across the hospitality and tourism sectors. Designed in response
to the global expansion of travel and hospitality industries, the programme delivers a balanced
mix of theory and practical training to cultivate competent professionals for hotels, lodges,
restaurants, and related establishments.
Students explore the core operational areas of hospitality management — including
accommodation, front-office operations, food and beverage management, customer service, and
marketing — while developing interpersonal, financial, and leadership skills. The curriculum
embeds ethical and sustainable business practices, emphasising excellence in service delivery,
teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
A distinctive feature of the programme is its integration of entrepreneurship, enabling learners to
identify and pursue opportunities in Lesotho’s growing tourism economy. Through simulated
projects, internships, and field experiences, students gain first-hand exposure to the industry’s
standards and challenges.
Graduates emerge with the competence to manage people, resources, and facilities efficiently
while promoting innovation, quality, and professionalism in hospitality settings.
Course Details
Duration
3 years
Course Fee
M19,800.00
Instructor
Lecture 1
Start Date
1st April 2026
Class Schedule
Everyday
Prerequisites
Full LGCSE Certificate or its equivalent with pass in English and any three (3) of the following
subjects: Home Economics, Principles of Accounts, and Commerce.
What You'll Learn
By the end of the programme, a trainee will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of managing food and beverage
outlets.
Understand the importance of the front office in the hotel industry.
Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures and processes involved in dealing
with advance bookings
Outline the elements of the housekeeping function in hotels and accommodation
Establishments
Differentiate between the roles and duties of the range of personnel that participate
in the service of food and beverages.
Identify the characteristics of different types of menu.
Outline suitable control procedures for food, beverages, linen and customer bills
Exhibit knowledge concerning the various types of hospitality facilities, as well as the
managerial segments of each type of facility. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of law as it relates to the hospitality
industry.
Apply marketing principles including segmentation, research and targeting marketing
mix.
Evaluate the methods, techniques and measures to engage effectively with
customers and to assess customer satisfaction with an organisation and its products
Identify the key stages that need to be considered in developing a concept for
hospitality premises.
Understand management of resources within the organisation to provide services to
the hospitality sector.