Cambodia

 

 

·               NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

·               NORTON UNIVERSITY

·               INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (ITM)

·               International Institute Of Cambodia (IIC)

·                 CAMBODIA HOTEL AND TOURISM ACADEMY          

 

 

 

 

Focal Point:

Mr. HOR Sarun

Deputy Director

Education and Training Dept

Ministry of Tourism

#3 Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA

Tel: (855-16) 835 766

Fax: (855-23) 426107

E-mail:     asean@mot.gov.kh

                training@mot.gov.kh

 

 

1. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

 

Address: Street # 96 (Christopher Howes)                                                           Focal Point:

Street # 96 (Christopher Howes)                                                                           Prof. Heng Sopheap

Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia                                                                      Head,

Fax/Tel: (855-23) 427 105                                                                                      Department of Tourism Management

E-mail: paterson2@bigpond.com.kh                                                                      Mobile: (855-12) 848 900

Status: Public Establishment                                                                                 Office Contact:

Principal: Prof. Iv Thong (Rector)                                                                          Prof. Heng Sopheap

Deputy Principal: Mr. Iv Sokun (Vice Rector)                                                      Research and Development Office

Deputy Principal: Dr. Lor Socheat (Vice Rector)                                                  Mobile: (855-12) 848 900

Deputy Principal: Dr. Pic Phirum (Vice Rector)                                                    E-mail: paterson2@bigpond.com.kh

 

History

Founded in 1983, the National Institute of Management (NIM) is one of Cambodian’s largest and fastest growing government higher educational institutes. With its main campus located in the Central Metropolitan area of Phnom Penh, the Institute has excellent resources, featuring the latest in state of the art educational equipment and facilities.

 

The National institute of Management’s accelerated Tourism Management program is on the leading edge of tourism education. Our mission is to train students in the management skills necessary for the successful operation of tourism and hospitality related businesses. Recognition of our curriculum by the Ministry of Tourism provides access to industry certification. The program's pragmatic business approach combined with creative teaching promises a rewarding educational investment for students.

 

The Faculty of Tourism Management was established on September 1st, 1997. It specializes in studies related to tourism and hospitality management and offers a bachelor's degree program in Tourism Management.


 

 

Mission:

Generating a community of thinkers and scholars that will promote sustainable tourism practices in Cambodia and the ASEAN region.

 

Goals:

-  Towards producing professional managers and administrators in tourism related sectors.

-  To serve as a national center of excellence in training, education and scholarly endeavor in tourism.

- Towards the search and accumulation of knowledge in tourism management based on world standard of best practices.

 

 

Objectives:

- To develop and strengthen tourism and hospitality management programs that focus on sustainable tourism management approaches.

-  To develop a caliber and sufficient number of high caliber and professionally trained teaching staff.

-  To focus on sustainable tourism development needs in Cambodia.

- To establish comprehensive and effective networking among key players in the industry.

- To improve conceptual and research capabilities among academic staffs through training and exposure.

- To further improve relationship with public and private sectors, domestically and internationally.

- To develop a center of excellence in tourism research and curriculum development.

- To develop a research center for arts, culture and tourism studies.

 

The Faculty of Tourism Management offers top quality faculty and an exciting learning environment.

 

A. Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management Degree:

A Bachelor of Tourism Management degree is offered through the Open University in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism. The intent of the degree is to provide the most up-to-date knowledge, innovations, technologies, and management techniques for administrators and entrepreneurs in the tourism and hospitality industry.

 

B. The Tourism and Hospitality Professional Development Program

A high proportion of tourism and hospitality industry managers lack the time and/or prerequisites to successfully complete the requirements for the Tourism and Hospitality Management degree. The Tourism and Hospitality Professional Development Program provides an accessible professional development opportunity for industry managers by offering evening courses.


 

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2. NORTON UNIVERSITY                                

 

Address: St. 118,19 & 130, Sangkat Phsar Chas                                   Focal Point:

Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh Cambodia                                             Mr. SOK KHIENG

Status: Private University                                                                     Rector

Rector: SOK KHIENG                                                                           Phone: 012 824 546; Fax: (855-23) 214 158

Vice Rector: TE LAUREN                                                                     E-mail: nortonuni@bigpond.com.kh

Vice Rector: UNG VANNTHOEUN                                                    

Official Contact   

                                                Mr. TEP VIRAK

                                                                                                                Dean of Faculty of Tourism

                                                                                                                Address: St. 118, 19 & 130, Sangkat Phsar

                                                                                                                Chas, Khan Daun Penh, P-Penh, Cambodia

                                                                                                Phone: 012 856 498 Fax: (855-23) 214 158

                                                                                                                E-Mail: nortonuni@bigpond.com.kh

 


History


Founded in 1996, Norton University is one of Phnom Penh’s first and largest private university and the city’s leading center of higher education. The University has an established reputation for excellence in the education geared to meet the needs of the 21st Century. It combines traditional academic values with innovative teaching, and accessibility to advanced technology.

 

The University offers training causes in research and analytical skills marketing business related research with a focus on analytical development and a teaching system that builds student’s confidence. The academic Programs offered by the University have high academic standards combined with a strong vocational background. Norton University is renowned for its close partnership with major business and industry community for practical training of its graduating student.

 

The NU employed 9 lectures-specialized in Economic of Tourism and Hospitality and Tourism field. Staff should have at least 6 years experience in the Tourism and a Master and or Ph.D. degree from universities.


 

International University Link

. Ateneo University, Philippine

. Chillier International University, London (under processing)

 

 

Tourism Education and Training Offering

 

1.                    Bachelor Degree of Tourism Service management

 

 

 

 

Course Content

Entry Requirements

Duration

Course Fees in S$

Principle of Financial Computer & Information Processing

Micro Economics

Principles of Management

Oral Business Communication

Accounting Application

Business Finance

Human Resource Management

Operation Management

Business Statistic

Business Computing Application

Macro Economic

Organization Behavior

Written Business Communication

Computerized Database Systems

Physical Science

 

Principles of Marketing

Business Law

Executive Development Skills

Regional Languages

 

Economic of Tourism

Hospitality & Resort Management Meeting

Tourism Marketing

Travel Agency Management

Air Travel Management

Convention, Exhibition & Meetings

E-tourism

Management Small Business or Management E-Commerce or Supply Chain Management or Buyer Behaviors.

Transportation Management

 

High school graduated

Any relevant certificate equivalent to High School Certificate

Holding Associate degree

Vocational training certificate

4 years

 

4 years

 

 

 

 

2 years and

1semester

2 years and

1 semester

$250 Per semester

$ 480 per academic year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.                    Associate degree

 

 

 

 

Course content

Entry Requirement

Duration

Course fees in US$

Reception and Bookkeeping

Housekeeping

Cookery

Restaurant and Counter Service

Guiding Technique in Tourism

High school certificate

Upper secondary school (Grade 12)

 

2 years

 350 per year

 180 per semester

 

 


Objectives


The Business curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business with major in tourism is a four year degree program designed to provide professional education and training for students preparing themselves for careers in this exciting field of hospitality. Today Tourism is considered as one of the highest income earner in the country. The curriculum is geared towards students ability to meet the demands of responsive concepts, services, and procedures in tourism & hospitality industry. All Hotel-tourism students take subjects in arts, humanities, Sciences & Govt. as foundations for their major academic course.

 


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3. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (ITM)

 

Address: Nº55, Street 180, Sangkat Boeung Rang Official Contact:

Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh,                                             Mr. TOUCH Sunnary

Cambodia.                                                                               Executive Director

Status: Private Establishment                                                               Tel: (855-23) 210 110; HP: (855-11) 814 956

Rector: SOK Bunlim                                                               Fax: (855-23) 725 203

E-mail: itm@bigpond.com.kh       

 

 

 


History

Cambodia is facing with of human resources because of prolonged war and political strife. Many Cambodian intellectuals were killed or fled the country during the wartime. In response to the huge need in human resources development, private sector has played an active role in modernization of Cambodian education system.

Institute of Technology and Management (ITM), a private educational institution, was established in 1999 to provide short-term training and undergraduate programs including Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Economics (BE) and other short-term training certificates.

 

Objectives

The main objectives of ITM are to provide high quality education and to make an institute of excellence in the country.

ITM Mission

 

The ITM’s missions are to educate students in economics, business, information, business law and Hotel and Tourist Management and other courses in theory and practice, to develop a proper educational network that really serves the Cambodian market economy; and to conduct researches to support a high quality of educational environment that reflect the real need of the country.

 

The Board of Science

Composed of experienced persons and renowned lectures and professors.


 

The ITM professional staff

The ITM professional staff, which perform the following functions:

-  Provides the best quality of teaching;

-  Research and

-  Write text book and other materials for student;

-  Student affair

-  Administrative affair

 

Academic Information

Admission Requirement

 

To be eligible for admission to a Bachelor Degree, course students must:

-  Obtain certificate of secondary school;

-  Any certificate equivalent to that issued by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports; and

-  Pass a Mathematical test

 

Applications for a study place

 

For admission, an applicant must submit:

-  ITM application form

-  Certificate of secondary school

 

Application for financial support

 

All students are expected to contribute to the cost of their studies. Completed application forms for financial support have to be submitted together with the applications for a studies seat.

 

Academic Requirements and Regulations

In order to achieve a Bachelor Degree from ITM, the student must satisfactorily complete 160 credits or attendance in 4 years or 8 semesters of studies including assignment, research paper and presentation.

 

Academic System

 

Academic year of the institute consists of 2 semesters and a summer session. A semester includes not less than 15 weeks of academic courses and a week includes at least 27 hours of academic courses.

 

For 1st year

 

-          1st semester starts in December and ends in March

-          2nd Semester starts in may and ends in August

-          Semester Break is an intensive session through August and September (it is optional especially for academic     practice).

 

For 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year

 

-          1st semester starts in October and ends in February

-           2nd semester starts in March and ends in July

-          Summer Session is an intensive session stretching through August and September (it is optional especially for academic practice).

 

One credit hour involves a minimum of 15 hours of class work. Therefore, a subject including 3 credit hours will require at least 45 hours in class. To qualify for accession to the final exam for any subject, each student is required to have a minimum of 80 % class attendance. In some exceptional cases, at the discretion of the lecturer and/or the Dean of the Faculty concerned, this requirement may be waived.


 

Normal Course Work

A student’s course work may vary with the circumstances of individual student in each semester. The minimum course work for all full-time students is seven courses (24 credit hours per week) per semester. The maximum course work is nine courses (27 credit hour per week) per semester.

 

Attendance

 

Students are required to attend all classes regularly. To qualify for accession to the final exams for any subject a minimum of 80% attendance is mandatory. Irregular attendance may result in the drop out of classes.

 

Academic Action

Academic actions taken on a student can be both favorable and disciplinary. When a student is performing well, all actions on him/her in the academic area will be favorable to the student. However, if his/her achievement is below standard, a disciplinary action is taken against him/her. The disciplinary Action against the students is one of the two kinds depending upon the severity of poor performance measured in time.

 

Requirements for Honors

 

All Students are required:

-          To fulfill all the requirement for graduation within 4 years

-          Not to be placed on probation in any categories

-          Not to receive a grade lower than C for any course

 

Transfer students have to take all the third and fourth year courses (or 72 credits) at the institute.


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4. International Institute of Cambodia (IIC)

 

Address: # 441 Monivong Blvd., PO Box 2535                                    Focal Point:

Phnom Penh 3, Cambodia                                                                       Mr. John Llewellyn               

Status: Private Establishment (1999)                                                   Assistant to the Director                       

Rector: Mr. CHHUON Chan Than                                                        International Institute of Cambodia

Vice Rector: Mr. PAK Sereivathana                                                       Tel: (855-23) 216 331

                                                                                                                Fax: (855-23) 216 332

                                                                                                                Email: iic@bigpond.com.kh

                                                                                                                www.bigpond.com.kh/users/iic

 

 

WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR

All our students are warmly welcome!

 


You are warmly welcome on getting enrolled with a leading Institute in the Kingdom of Cambodia!

With experienced and well-known professionals, International Institute of Cambodia introduces the very modern and latest educational system from America and Australia to Cambodia in an opportune time.

 

In fact, the world's current, popular educational program should be sensitively responsive to free market economy and competitive market environment. This is the main thrust that we always bear in mind when we design our curriculum. We are, therefore, very proud of our current, bachelor degree program.

 

The International Institute of Cambodia always puts emphasis on quality of both learning and teaching. Computer, Internet and E-mail services are provided free of charge to all of our students. Each classroom is equipped with air-conditioners and high-tech facilities such as overhead projector, slide projector, speaker, and so on. In addition, we have digital projector sets aside for classroom use provided there were requests.

 

High quality study and morality of our students are the main goal of our Institute. Besides teaching, Research & Development (R&D) is the principle and regular task that our Institute performs for we believe that R&D is the cornerstone of all ends. All of our full-time and part-time students are warmly encouraged to avail themselves of all possible opportunities to experience the richness and excitement offered through the diverse activities of the International Institute of Cambodia.

 

Now that I have the honor to assure you that the International Institute of Cambodia is the only outstanding Institute in our beloved country in this new millennium.

 

I wish all our students every success in the academic year.

 

CHHUON Chan Than, Director


 

THE INSTITUTE

 


Mission Statement

International Institute of Cambodia (IIC) mission is to be a private, independent institute with high moral values and of world standing in its scholarship, Cambodia in character but international in perspective.

 

Goals

The goals of International Institute of Cambodia are as follows:

1-       To provide high quality education and professional training.

2-       To undertake scholarly research in business-related disciplines necessary to build an internationally competitive community.

3-       To provide an environment in which both staff and students aspire to high standards of intellectual, professional and ethical development.

4-       To provide business and economics skills to students and to promote the practical use of advanced technology in business and economics. 

5-       To provide resources to support all aspects of scholarship within the Institute including teaching, learning and research activities.

 

In addition, the Institute is committed to the personal responsibility and integrity of staff and students, fairness in procedures and efficiency in operations. IIC seeks productive and cooperative relations with other institutions of higher education and learning throughout the world.

 

Student Profile

The Institute has a diverse student body. Students come not only from Phnom Penh, but also from across the country, men and women with different backgrounds, ages and religions.

 

Accreditation

International Institute of Cambodia is fully accredited by the Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as specified in the Article 8 of the Sub-Decree Nº 92 ANK-PK dated on October 15, 1999.

 

DEGREE AND MAJOR PROGRAMS

International Institute of Cambodia offers a bachelor program in many major fields: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Tourism. Each program is designed for a four-year full-time study. The courses prepare students for future career opportunities or advancement in present employment.

 

For more information, please visit our web site at www.bigpond.com.kh/users/iic 

 

Industrial Link

- University of Sanfrancisco

- School of Law

- Cambodia Law and Democracy Project

 

Milestone:

Mr. TOUCH SUNNARY, Executive Director of ITM

attended the Seminar organized by World Tourism Organization (WTO)

held in Siemreap Province from 11 to 13 December 2000.

 

 

 

ACADEMIC SYSTEM


 

Bachelor of Business Administration

Degree in Hotel and Tourism

 

Students who successfully complete a four-year program of study will earn the Bachelor of Hotel and Tourism Management. Students are prepared to enter management potential careers in the Hospitality Industry and Culture of Cambodia or to continue their studies.

 

Course Title                                                                                                          Credits

 

Core Course: a minimum of 43 credits

               

Microeconomics                                                                                     4

                Application Mathematics                                                                       4

                Macroeconomics                                                                                     4

                Software Application                                                                             6

                Principle Marketing                                                                                3

                General Management                                                                              4

                Marketing Management                                                                          3

                Principle Accounting                                                                              6

                History of Cambodia                                                                              3

                Civilization of Cambodia                                                                        2

                Geography of Tourism                                                                           4

 

Require Major Courses: 46 Credits

               

English for Tourism 1                                                                             3

                English for Hospitality 1                                                                        3

                English for Tourism 2                                                                             3

                English for Hospitality 2                                                                        3

                Introduction to Hotel Management                                                        3

                Food & Beverage Management                                                               3

                Travel Operation Management                                                               4

                Hotel Accounting and Finance                                                                3

                Historical Culture of Cambodia                                                              4

                Restaurant Management                                                                         4

                Tourism Management                                                                             4

                Methodology of Guiding                                                                        4

                Hospitality Management                                                                        3

 

 

Elective Required Coursed: 45 Credits              

 

                Microeconomics of Tourism                                                                  3

                Statistic of Hotel and Tourism                                                               3

                Marketing of Tourism                                                                            3

                Tourism Law                                                                                          3

                Human Resource Management of Tourism                                            3

                Tourism Development Area                                                                   3

                Eco-cultural Tourism                                                                              3

                Tourism Planning                                                                                    3

                PCO: Professional Convention Organization                                         3

                Tourism Impact                                                                                      3

                Tourism Total Quality Management                                                      3

                Tourist Publicity                                                                                    3

                Psychology for Tourism                                                                         3

                Business Analysis in Tourism                                                                3

                Business Plan                                                                                          3

 

 

Minor Courses: 12 Credits

 

                English

                Chinese

                or Japanese

 

On the Job Training: 6 credits (in summers of the second and third years)

 

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5. CAMBODIA HOTEL AND TOURISM ACADEMY 

 

Address: 75 Street 154 (corner of Street 63)                                                         Official Contact:

Sangkat Boeung Rang, Khan Daun Penh                                                                Lee Seok Cheng

Phnom Penh                                                                                                            Director of Human Resources

Kingdom of Cambodia                                                                                            75 Street 154 (corner of Street 63)

441 Monivong Blvd., PO Box 2535                                                                       Sangkat Boeung Rang

Tel: (855-23) 982 471                                                                                             Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh

Fax: (855-23) 982 194                                                                                            Kingdom of Cambodia

Email:RITC.phnompenh@bigpond.com.kh                                                           Tel: (855-23) 981 888;  

Fax: (855-23) 981 168                                                                                               

Status: Private Establishment                                                                               Email: royal.hrd@bigpond.com.kh                     

               


 

 


History

The Cambodia Hotel and Tourism Academy (CAHATA) provides hospitality and tourism skill-based training to meet the needs of the hospitality and tourism industry. It was set up to meet the needs of students who want to join the hospitality industry. The administrator of CAHATA is Raffles International Limited (RIL), who will provide all related expertise for setting up and managing the training infrastructure and systems. Trainers for the CAHATA programmes are professionals from the hospitality industry, with extensive knowledge and wide experiences, which they are eager to share with their charges.

 

Accredited by the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia; the Academy plans to introduce Skills and Management Programmes.

 

CAHATA is targeted at training young Cambodians, who have completed high school, for a career in the hospitality industry. It aims to provide both theoretical training as well as hands-on practical experience through real-life Work Exposure in the hotels. In order to produce well-rounded persons; related studies such as English Language, Basic Computer Knowledge, and Basic First Aid would form part of the curriculum. This will give the student a head-start in his chosen career.

 

Hospitality Skills Programmes such as Culinary Skills, Food & Beverage Service and Accommodation Operations are some of the courses the Academy will offer to the students.

 

Attachment to the hotels is a core component of the Programmes. Upon completion of the Institutional Training, there will be an opportunity to be attached to participating hotels. Students will have to undergo extensive on-the-job practical training in the hotels.

 

During the practical Work exposure period, the student is expected to follow a set programme, failing which might mean a delay in passing the necessary assignments and final examinations. Upon successful completion of the required programme, a Certificate will be awarded.

 

Programmes commence every six months – in January and July.

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