A truly international education in hospitality management
When Sri Lanka’s largest private higher education institution and the global leader in hospitality studies join hands, you simply know it is going to be extraordinary. The Colombo Academy of H o s p i t a l i t y Management (CAHM) @ SLIIT, a partnership between SLIIT and William Angliss Institute of Australia, offers qualifications of immense value and prestige in the hospitality industry. The academy boasts a seven-star learning experience: A fully-equipped facility International accreditation International faculty and students On-campus experience Employer exposure Degree stage in Australia Over 96% job success rate All this combines to make William Angliss Institute’s partner campus in Colombo a leader in hospitality education.
The hallmark of CAHM is its close link with the William Angliss Institute (WAI), Australia’s prime training centre in foods, tourism, hospitality and events. Over onethird of the courses are delivered by WAI staff and lecturers from around the world, thus providing graduates with the dual benefit of a high-quality international education and a multi-cultural perspective. The academy’s carefully structured programmes allow students to transition in to a William Angliss Institute degree to be completed in Australia, which brings with it the recognition of professionalism, skills and passion. So many WAI graduates are leaders in their trade, based in different parts of the world, bearing testimony to the value of the WAI degree.
Graduates holding a William Angliss Institute qualification have the ability to travel anywhere in the world, and be employed by the very best hospitality brand names like Shangri- La, Hyatt, Mandarin, Crown Resorts and many more international hospitality chains. The international nature of the qualification itself means that graduates of the programme have tre- mendous opportunities to travel all over the world, and base themselves in any country they choose.
With its highly esteemed academic profile and state- of- the art facilities, it comes as no surprise that the CAHM courses carry inter national recognition. Whether it is a short-term course or a fully- fledged Advanced Diploma, students are provided with topical knowledge and relevant skills, enabling speedy upward mobility in their professions. The guarantee given to graduates is that they will be industryready, with an edge in the international arena. Furthermore, there are career opportunities at every level of qualification – Certificate III of Hospitality enables employment as a Front Office Executive or Marketing Officer, while the Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management completed in Melbourne or Malaysia opens the door to further exposure.
CAHM students also learn in an international environment, not just in world- class facilities, but they have the opportunity to be taught by an international faculty from William Angliss Institute— from Australia, Germany and Sri Lanka and many more locations. In addition, CAHM students are among the luckiest to be a part of an international classroom, learning side-by-side with international students.
CAHM understands that a successful education leads to employment and so is committed to broadening the job prospects of its graduates, seeking out employment opportunities both in Sri Lanka and overseas. The Annual Employment Expo connects students with employers from around the world. The regular Industry Open Days is another valuable platform that enables employers and students to link. The academy also arranges for internships, increasing the students’ chances of securing permanent jobs.
In keeping with its promise, CAHM produces graduates who are job- ready. Distinguished by their high level of skill, topical knowledge and professionalism, these graduates are a valuable asset to the global hospitality industry.
The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management @ SLIIT is the new ultramodern hospitality studies department of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology in conjunction with William Angliss Institute. Colombo Academy of H o s p i t a l i t y Management @ SLIIT is enrolling for their February 2014 intake, for a limited number of places. For admissions and more information, please call 077 007 0109, 077 880 0368, 077 926 4632 or 240 77 80, visit the website www. cahm. lk and follow them on www.facebook.com/williamanglisslk