• Demonstrate advanced professional competence and leadership in culinary and related hospitality operations, applying international standards in food production, kitchen management and service excellence.
• Assume supervisory to managerial roles or establish entrepreneurial ventures in culinary and hospitality industries effectively managing kitchen operations, food service systems, and diverse work teams in global environments.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional advancement, including culinary specializations, certifications and continuous upskilling aligned with emerging industry trends and technologies.
• Contribute to innovation, research, and sustainable culinary practices, supporting organizational development, food sustainability , community engagement, and the global competitiveness of the cruise line and hospitality industry.

• Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural sciences, and humanities in the practice of the profession.
• Integrate advanced technical and operational competencies in food production, baking food and beverage service, and events management in accordance with international industry standards.
• Optimize hospitality technologies and digital systems to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and guest experience.
• Demonstrate professional ethics, leadership, and intercultural sensitivity in diverse and global hospitality environment to ensure inclusive respectful and effective service delivery.
• Develop communication approaches in oral and written forms, including the use of foreign languages, to support professional interactions in international hospitality settings.
• Create innovative, sustainable, and market-responsive hospitality business concepts, integrating financial, operational, and customer-driven strategies.
• Manage administrative and operational functions in hospitality operations, applying leadership, quality management, and service excellence principles.
• Develop research to improve hospitality practices, support decision-making, and contribute to industry and community development.
• Implement risk management, safety, and security strategies in hospitality operations including emergency response and regulatory compliance.
• Plan continuous professional growth, certifications, and industry engagement in response to evolving global hospitality demands.
• Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino.
• Integrate globally competitive knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes, meeting the demands of local and international hospitality industry.

Academic Performance:

• Associate Program: Must have no failing grades in all required courses.
• Bachelor Program: Must have no failing grades in all required courses.
• Successfully complete all required courses within the stipulated time frame.

Attendance:

• Associate Program: Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 75% in classes and practical sessions.
• Bachelor Program: Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 75% in classes and practical sessions.
• Follow the college’s attendance policies.

Professionalism:

• Adhere to a code of conduct that reflects professionalism in academic and practical settings.
• Participate actively in internships, workshops, and industry-related events.

Early Warning System:

• Implement an early warning system to identify students at risk of not meeting retention criteria.
• Provide academic counseling and support for struggling students.

Tutoring Services:

• Offer tutoring services for students experiencing academic challenges.
• Encourage peer-to-peer support.

Internal Shifting:

• Allow students to shift between different programs within the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.
• Specify the criteria for internal shifting no failing grades in all required courses for the Associate Program and for the Bachelor Program.

Eligibility Criteria

Associate Program:

Current enrollment in the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Must have no failing grades in the subjects taken. – Good standing in the current program.

Bachelor Program:

College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Must have no failing grades in the subjects taken. – Good standing in the current program.

Application Procedure

• Submission of Internal Shifting Application.
• Specify desired program and provide reasons for the shift.
• Submission deadline for internal shifting applications.

Evaluation Process

• Academic performance review.
• Consideration of program-specific criteria.
• Interview (if necessary).

Notification

• Notify students of the shifting decision.
• Provide feedback and guidance for approved shifts.
• Communicate any required additional steps.

External Shifting:

• Provide guidelines for students wishing to shift to or from other departments.
• Outline the application process and requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

• Current enrollment in a different department.
• Must have no failing grades in the subjects taken.
• Good standing in the current program.

Application Procedure

• Submission of External Shifting Application.
• Specify desired program in the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.
• Submission deadline for external shifting applications.

Evaluation Process

• Academic performance review.
• Consideration of program-specific criteria.
• Interview (if necessary).

Notification

• Notify students of the shifting decision.
• Provide feedback and guidance for approved shifts.
• Communicate any required additional steps.

• Establish a fair and transparent appeals process for students who do not meet retention criteria or face challenges in shifting.

• Feel free to adjust the numerical values based on the specific standards and expectations of your college’s associate and bachelor programs.