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Diploma of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Highline College

Des Moines, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Two-year diploma in hospitality and tourism business management.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Apply concepts related to two academic years in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

Conference and event planner
Accommodation service manager
Travel counsellor
Hotel front desk clerk
Tour guide
Airline agent
Revenue analyst
Sales manager
Customer experience strategist

Curriculum

Two academic years
Blended delivery. Core: introduction to business
Entrepreneurship
Bar and beverage service
Hospitality financial and managerial accounting
Rooms division
Revenue management
Hospitality technology and social media
Event and conference planning
Hospitality law
And two field experiences (seven and four weeks).

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 16 or older
Completed international application
Proof of English proficiency (or English-medium secondary transcript or school letter)
Passport copy
Bank statement showing at least 23
700 USD (2026) for one academic year.

Accepted academic background

Age 16+, Secondary school completion or equivalent not separately required by the ISP page (English-medium transcript or test accepted as English proof).

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 54
Duolingo 90
PTE Academic 42

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Passport Copy (if required).

How to apply

Check entry requirements and quarterly deadlines (international. Highline. Edu/future-students/dates/). Apply through the institution's admissions portal international. Highline. Edu/application and pay the 54 USD fee. Upload passport
Home address
Proof of English or English-medium transcript
A bank statement under 6 months old showing 23
700 USD (2026)
your educational plan. Receive the acceptance letter and I-20
Then pay the SEVIS fee. Apply for the F-1 visa. Arrive up to 30 days before start. Attend mandatory orientation. Insurance is billed with tuition.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,000 USD
Application fee	$54 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Des Moines (main campus)
Faculty or school	Business, Hospitality & Tourism
Department	Business, Hospitality & Tourism
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
25 Nov 2026
11 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
25 Nov 2026
11 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.