Specialist Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations

(Awarded By Nanyang Institute of Management)

School of Tourism & Hospitality

Awarding Institution

Course Objective

The Specialist Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations is an entry level qualification that provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic F&B industry.
 
Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, this program equips individuals with the specialised skills essential for operational success and career advancement. Key modules include Interacting with Guests, focusing on customer service; Principle of Communication, developing effective professional communication skills; Food and Beverage Knowledge, providing a strong foundation in product knowledge; Food Services, covering various service styles and techniques; Restaurant Operations, exploring the intricacies of managing restaurant functions; Bar and Beverage Services, detailing bar operations and beverage management; and an Integrated Project / Industrial Attachment, offering valuable real-world experience and the opportunity to apply learned concepts in a professional setting.
 
This Specialist Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations is designed to enhance employability and meet the evolving needs of the food and beverage sector.
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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Apply customer service and communication skills essential for interacting with guests in F&B environments.

Acquire understanding of food and beverage products, service standards, and operational procedures relevant to the contemporary F&B industry.

Develop practical skills in various food and beverage service styles and techniques to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Gain in-depth knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, including management principles, resource allocation, and service optimization.

DELIVERY ASSESSMENTS & AWARDS

Delivery
This course is delivered in Singapore at Nanyang Institute of Management through a combination of Lecture, tutorials, discussions, case studies and practical classes.
Assessment

May include individual report, reflective assignment/log, presentation, individual assignment, group presentation, group discussion, portfolio, class test, examination, case study, and/or group project.

Award
Upon successful completion of all 6 modules and Integrated Project / Industrial Attachment, the student will be awarded the Specialist Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations.

POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may choose to pursue a future(but not limited to) in these department/industries.

F&B Service Crew

Bartender, Host / Hostess

Banquet Server

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Course Structure
 
Modules:
  1. Interacting with Guests
  2. Principles of Communication
  3. Food and Beverage Knowledge
  4. Food Services
  5. Restaurants Operations
  6. Bar and Beverage Services
  7. Integrated Project/Industrial Attachment
For detailed information on modules, please click here.
 
  • Duration: 6 months + 6 months Integrated project / Industrial attachment (Full-time) or 6 months + 6 months Integrated project (Part-time)
  • Average Teacher-Student Ratio: 1 : 30
Qualifications
  • Completed High School Qualification (9th year in Vietnam, China / Myanmar) or
  • Completed NITEC or Higher NITEC or
  • At least 3 passes with a minimum C6 for GCE ‘O’ Level
  • IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
  • Applicants who do not meet the minimum English Language proficiency requirements are required to sit and pass the NIM English Proficiency Test
  • Applicants should be at least 17 years of age at the time of application.
Course Fees
Course Fees
$4,500.00
Administration Fees
$1,000.00
Assessment Fees
$600.00
Study Materials
$360.00
Uniforms
$75.00
Fees for Fee Protection Scheme
WAIVED
Fees for Medical Insurance Scheme
WAIVED
Total Fee (Excluding 9% GST)
$6,535.00
Total Fee (Including 9% GST)
$7,123.15
Other Mandatory Fees
Singaporeans or PR Students
Application Fee: $109.00
International Students
Application Fee: $436.00
  • The validity period of fees: With effect from 25 May 2025. 
  • All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars.
  • The information above is accurate at the time of publishing.
  • For more information on other fees and matters related to payments, please click here.
 
 
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