DiplomaHospitality & TourismHigher National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (HNDTHM)
SLIATE — Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education · Colombo
Overview
A three-year full-time programme covering tourism studies, hospitality, tourism policy and planning, heritage tourism, IT and professional communication, with optional foreign-language modules (German, Japanese, French). Conducted at ATIs including Ampara, Badulla, Dehiwala, Jaffna, Kandy, Galle, Nawalapitiya and Mannar.
Key facts
- Total fee
- State-subsidised
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intake
- Jan, Jun
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Award
- Local award
- UGC
- Not verified
- Location
- Head office: Colombo, Colombo
Entry requirements
Typically G.C.E. A/L passes (any stream), or an approved foundation programme. Some diplomas admit strong G.C.E. O/L results — confirm with the institute.
Highlights
- Optional German, Japanese and French language modules
- Conducted at 8 ATIs/ATI sections
- Modules on tourism law, policy, planning and heritage tourism
About this qualification
Higher National Diplomas and diplomas are 1–3 year qualifications. HNDs (SLIATE or Pearson BTEC) are widely accepted for degree top-up entry, locally and abroad.
About the institute
State HND body running Advanced Technological Institutes (ATIs) islandwide. HNDs accept A/L qualification without a Z-score cutoff.
Courses at SLIATE — Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education →