Bachelor of Technology in Institutional Catering and Accommodation Management

Bachelor of technology in Institutional Catering and Accommodation Management

The aim of this programme is to offer education and training in catering and institutional management and to equip the candidates with the skills and knowledge that will allow for eventual practice as a Manager in the welfare type of catering Industry. In the recent years, this sector has been revitalised by the building of brand new universities and polytechnics with modern purpose- built catering and accommodation facilities. Development in hospital service and the development of large comprehensive schools have also led to development and innovation in the provision of school meals and accommodation. With the degree programme, students will obtain the skills that are required to oversee the everyday operations and management of these types of establishments.

Entry Requirements

Candidates shall be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Institutional Catering and Accommodation Management in the following categories:

KCSE Candidates

The basic admission requirement shall be the minimum entry requirements set for entry into the public universities, which is at least an average grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

In addition, candidates are expected to have obtained at least a grade C+ in each of the cluster subjects in following cluster of subjects in KCSE examinations:

Cluster Subjects

In addition, applicants are expected to have obtained at least a grade C+ in each of the cluster subjects in following cluster of subjects in KCSE examinations:

Cluster Subjects

English/ Kiswahili

Mathematics A/B

Any group II or any group III

Any group II subject or any group III subject or any group IV or any group V

KCSE Subject Grouping

Group I: English, Kiswahili, Mathematics

Group II: Biology, Physics, Chemistry

Group III: History and Government, Geography, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education

Group IV: Home Science, Art and Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, Computer Studies

Group V: French, German, Arabic, Music, Business Studies

A-Levels or equivalent

Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) principal passes with a credit pass in English at O-Level

Diploma (TEP) or equivalent

Applicants with Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management of Nairobi Technical University or an equivalent qualification

Diploma in Technology (Dip Tech) or equivalent

Applicants with Diploma in catering and institutional management of Nairobi Technical University or an equivalent qualification

Higher Diploma (H.Dip.) or equivalent

Applicants with a Higher Diploma (H.Dip.) in Catering and Accommodation Management of Nairobi Technical University or an equivalent qualification

Diploma in Technology (Dip Tech) or equivalent

Applicants with Diploma in housekeeping and front office management of Nairobi Technical University or an equivalent qualification

48.1Summary of the Programme of Study

Year I / Semester I / UCCC 1101 / Communication Skills
UCCC 1102 / Critical and Creative Thinking
ATCI 1111 / Basic Mathematics
ATCI 1112 / ICT Concepts
ATCI 1121 / Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
ATCI 1122 / Catering Operations I
ATCI 1123 / Catering Theory
ATC I 1131 / Accommodation Operations I
Semester II / UCCC 1201 / Health Education
UCCC 1202 / Society and Culture
ATCI 1211 / Business Mathematics
ATCI 1212 / ICT Applications
ATCI 1213 / First Aid
ATCI 1214 / Nutrition and Microbiology
ATCI 1221 / Catering Operations II
ATCI 1231 / Accommodation Operations II
Year II / Semester I / ATCI 2111 / Statistics for research
ATCI 2112 / Principles of Accounting
ATCI 2113 / Environmental Studies
ATCI 2114 / Foreign Language
ATCI 2121 / Large scale catering operations 1
ATCI 2131 / Accommodation Supervision Theory practical I
ATCI 2132 / Front Office Operations
ATCI 2134 / Basic Laundry Operations
Semester II / ATCI 2221 / Large scale Catering operations II
ATCI 2223 / Large Scale Laundry and Dry Cleaning
ATCI 2114 / Foreign Language
ATCI 2224 / Food and Beverage Costing and Control
ATCI 2231 / Accommodation Supervision Theory & practical II
ATCI 2241 / Principles of Marketing
ATCI 2242 / Principles of Economics
ATCI 2243 / Stores Management
Semester III / ATCI 2351 / Industrial Based Learning II
Year III / Semester I
ATCI 3121 / Large Scale Catering operations III
ATCI 3132 / Accommodation Operations Management I
ATCI 3133 / Accommodation Supervision practical III
ATCI 3141 / Principles and Practices of Management
ATCI 3142 / Cross Cultural Management
ATCI 3143 / Human Resource Management
ATCI 3144 / Laws for Hospitality
Semester II
ATCI 3211 / Research Methodology
ATCI 3213 / Entrepreneurship Education
ATCI 3221 / Institutional Catering Management
ATCI 3222 / Large Scale Catering Practical IV
ATCI 3233 / Facility Planning and Management
ATCI 3231 / Accommodation Operation Management II
ATCI 3232 / Accommodation Supervision Practical IV
ATCI 3241 / Strategic Management
Semester III / ATCI 3351 / Industrial Based Learning III
Year iv / Semester i
ATCI 4121 / Function Catering
ATCI 4141 / Supply Chain Management
ATCI 4162 / Business Planning
Catering Option
ATCI 4121 / Diet Therapy
ATCI 4122 / Menu Management
ATCI 4123 / Advanced Food and Beverage Production Management
Accommodation Option
ATCI 4131 / Room Divisions Management I
ATCI 4132 / Laundry and Dry Cleaning Management
ATCI 4133 / Interior Decoration
Semester II
ATCI 4231 / Front Office Management/
ATCI 4241 / Service Quality Management
ATCI 4242 / Financial Management
ATCI 4261 / Research Project II
Catering Option
ATCI 4221 / Advanced Food and Beverage Service Management
ATCI 4222 / Catering Systems
ATCI 4223 / Catering Technology
Accommodation Option
ATCI 4232 / Contract Cleaning
ATCI 4233 / Room Divisions Management II
ATCI 4234 / Home Nursing
Semester III / ATCI 4351 / Industrial Based Learning III