POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

VISION
Saint Jude College is the leading provider of excellent and responsive
education under the tenet of propter humanitatem.

MISSION

Saint Jude College is committed to provide quality programs for global

professional resulting in the optimized productivity through instruction, research,
and extension services founded on moral values and pride in one’s race.

INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

1. Provide quality education, responsive and relevant to the needs of the

global community.
2. Produce globally competitive professionals.
3. Instill the Thaddeans spirit of inspiring optimism, patriotism, and
service.
4. Intensify research capabilities of stakeholders; and
5. Respond to the needs of the community through extension services by
improving the quality of life.

ATTRIBUTES OF SJCDC GRADUATES

The Saint Jude Thaddean Experience turns out well- rounded graduates
who have three main attributes: Scholarly Pursuit, Just and Humane regards for
people and Commitment to service.
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Scholarly Pursuit
A knowledgeable to the activities that engages in a profession who can
identify and evaluate problems in the workplace and can erudite, and
formulate solutions to problems.

1.2. Just and Humane regards for people

An individual being in conformity with what is morally upright and
compassionate in dealing with other people.
1.2 Commitment to service.
A graduates who can live in accordance to Thaddean values and
able to apply acquired knowledge and skills in the service of others.

PHILOSOPHY
Based on the Philosophy, Vision, Mission and Goals of St. Jude College,
the following are the philosophy of the College of Hospitality Management and
we believe that:

Travel is brought by the social nature of man and being hospitable is part
of the Philippine culture. We believe that in order to achieve a world-class status
in this field, we must continue to strive for academic excellence and skills
development. Through the guidance of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the help and
support of the administration, faculty, staff and students… success is never far
behind.

The Hospitality Industry comprises those businesses that provide

services, primarily accommodations, food and beverages, not only to those
traveling for pleasure but also to the business traveler. Consequently, of the
elements making up the leisure industry, the cruise ships, the restaurants, and to
a lesser degree, the airlines form a part of the hospitality industry—as do all
hotels not only those serving the pleasure traveler.
 Within
the context of Philippine society, we believe that the cultural, morally upright,
skilled, service-oriented and spirituality are the vital components in the
development of a Manager that can be acquired through comprehensive
education, critical thinking and effective communication.

Hospitality education is the preparation of Christian, professionally

competent, globally competitive, caring and responsible Filipino Citizens.

GOALS

A. Quality and Excellent Education

1. To prepare the college for accreditation;
2. To maintain highly competent and specialized faculty members; and
3. In 3 years all faculty member shall be Master’s Degree Holder and in 5
years shall be a Ph. D holder.

B. Relevance and Responsiveness

1. To undertake research works for faculty members, students and
administration; and
2. To prepare the students for easy acquisition of jobs in the field of
Hospitality (hotel, restaurant, sea-air-land transportation and travel
agencies)

C. Efficiency and Effectiveness

1. To provide complete facilities and laboratory equipment for mini hotel,
restaurant, bar and mini travel agency; and
2. To introduce additional teaching strategies through the use of latest
technology
D. Access
and Equity
1. To entitled the students with scholarship grants particularly those under
privilege students with General Weighted Average of 1.25 with no lower grade
of 85% OR 2.00; and
2. To engage students in different competition related to hotel, restaurant and
bar competitions; and
3. To extend financial assistance for those under privileged students.

MISSION STATEMENT

The College of Hospitality Management (HM) shall provide excellent,

equitable, relevant and quality instruction.
It shall produce graduates imbued with Christian values, service oriented,
skilled, professionally competent, globally competitive, caring, proactive, self-
reliant, environmentally concerned students towards the development of one’s
professional life to be globally competitive individuals and shall prepare students
for career in the fields of academic, hotel, restaurant, shipping lines, airlines, and
travel agency.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

Specifically, the program aims to prepare the individuals who upon

graduation possess the ability and knowledge to:

1. Translate national development goals into viable Tourism place and

programs;

2. Creatively plan market finance and overall manage the various sectors
constituting the industry;

3. Acquire appropriate job that will provide satisfaction and employment in the
Hospitality Industry locally and International.
4.
Entrepreneur who will accelerate economic development; and

5. Responsible, caring Filipino Citizen.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) program is
geared towards equipping students with the necessary knowledge, skills and
attitude to provide quality service in the hospitality industry. The program contains
subjects that will address the needs of different sectors in the hospitality industry,
such as culinary, front office, tourism, resort and hotel operations. Its primary
concentration is on the development of practical and management skills which
are achieved through the combination of theoretical classes, practicum exercise
and expirential learning.
Graduates of this course will possess business management and
accounting skills to be able to compute daily sales, recipe costing/cost control
and inventory management. The program also helps students to develop
effective communication and interpersonal skills which are essential in
establishing positive employer/employee/customer relations.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND ENROLLMENT STATUS

Requirements for Admission

Freshmen
 Original form 138/High School Report Card
 Certificate of Good Moral Character
 Birth Certificate (photo copy)
 Four (4) pcs. 2x2 ID pictures
 Four (4) pcs. Brown Envelopes (big)
 Four (4) pcs. Mailing Envelopes (long)
 Four (4) pcs. Mailing Stamps
 Entrance Examination
Transferees
 Transfer Credentials such as Certificate of Grades/Class Cards and
Honorable Dismissal
 Official Transcript of Records
 Requirements for Freshmen (2-8 above cited)

Old Students
 Certificate of Matriculation (COM) of last enrollment
 Grade slip for subjects during last enrollment

1. Minimum height requirement: 5"2 for women and 5"4 for men.
2. Must be a senior high school graduate – but for students who were not
able to complete secondary level of education, admission is still possible as
long as you passed the Alternative Learning Program (ALTS) and undergo the
Bridging Program.
3. Entrance exam: pass the college entrance examination.
4. Interview: pass the interview conducted by the college admission officer.

COURSE LOAD PER SEMESTER

The maximum load of a student varies according to the requirements of the

curriculum programs in a particular semester.

In the case of graduating students, the Registrar, upon recommendation of the

Dean of the School concerned, may authorize in special cases an overload of six
(6) units (DECS order no. 66 s. 1988) without approval of the CHED.

In the case of students graduating during summer, a total of twelve (12) units
may be allowed.

A student is not allowed to enroll in a subject without passing of completing the

pre-requisites
No
overload subject simultaneous enrollment of pre-requisite and advance subjects
will be credited in favor of a graduating student during his/her last term unless
recommended by the Dean of the School and approved by the Registrar.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are required to attend their classes regularly and punctually and to
participate in the academic and/or approved co-curricular activities in their
classes. Students who incur absences of more than 20% of the prescribed class
or laboratory periods during the semester shall receive grade of (5.0)

Important Note:

 All students who come after the first day of classes, whether they have
registered long before or on the day of classes, shall be considered
absent for the classes they have missed. These absences shall be
counted against them.

 Students are considered absent from class if they arrive fifteen (15)
minutes after the class has started.

 Students barred from attending classes due to disciplinary reasons shall

be recorded as absent for that period.

 Students who leave the class without permission from the teacher are
likewise considered absent.

 Students who are no officially enrolled shall not be admitted in class.

 Students shall not be permitted to transfer to another section/block without

approval from the School Dean concerned.

 Students are marked Tardy if they arrive in the classroom within the first
(15) minutes after the class has started.
GRADING SYSTEM AND EXAMINATION POLICIES

A student’s final grade is based on the student’s performance in the following

(except for the School of Nursing):

Class Standing (60%)

This includes quizzes, recitation/class participation, long exam, attendance,

deportment, oral report, written report, and other requirements.

Major Examination (40%)

This comprises the Prelims, Midterms and Finals as Major examinations at the
end of each grading period.

The class standing (60%) and major examinations (40%) are computed for every
grading period – Prelims, Midterms, and Finals. For the final grade, the three
grading periods are combined and are divided by three (3).

Final Grade Equivalents

RAW SCORES GRADE EQUIVALENT VERBAL INTERPETATION

97-100 1.0 Excellent

94-96 1.25 Outstanding

91-93 1.5 Superior

88-90 1.75 Very Good

85-87 2.0 Good

83-84 2.25 Satisfactory

80-82 2.5 Fairly Satisfactory

78-79 2.75 Fair

75-77 3.0 Passed

BELOW 75 5.0 Failed

EXAMINATIONS

Regular Examination
Three (3) periodical examinations are given during a semester – Prelims,
Midterms, and Finals – the schedules of which are released by the Office of the
Registrar for the General Education Subjects

Schedules of Preliminary, midterm and final examination are included in the

college academic calendar. In cases of conflict in examination schedules, the
students must notify their respective School deans of the schedules of major
examinations.

A student will not be allowed to take any major examination without presenting
his/her examination permit issued by the Accounting Office.

Students are not allowed to act as proctors

Student activities are suspended one week before any major examination –
Prelims, Midterms, Finals. This is to enable students to study diligently and
render complete, full and proper focus and attention to the academic programs
and curricula.

Examination Permit

Students will be allowed to take major examinations – Prelims, Midterms and

Finals without an examination permit but their grades will be on-hold until such
time that they have settled their financial obligations at the accounting office.

Grades on hold due to non-payment of fees will be automatically lifted as soon as

the student presents an official examination permit from the Accounting Office for
the Prelims, Midterms and Finals Examinations.

Absence during Examination

Students
Skills Required for BSHM

There are no specific skills required for BSHM because everything can be
learned. However, you need to possess certain attitudes and qualities for you to
succeed in this course:
First, you have to be comfortable giving service to others. This means that you
enjoy and take pride in your work; Secondly, you must be approachable and
friendly while maintaining professionalism; Most importantly, you have to be an
effective communicator, both in written and oral English. You will meet and
provide service to different people of different nationalities, to eliminate the
language barrier, you have to speak English well enough to be understood.

How difficult is this course?

The difficulty level of BSHRM is quite low. Although there are business
management and accounting subjects incorporated in its curriculum,
mathematical skills are required at a very minimal level. BSHM is a convenient
course for students who are only seeking to achieve a college degree.
Is Hotel & Restaurant Management a profession?

Hotel & Restaurant Management is not considered a profession. It does not have
a specific and peculiar set of theoretical knowledge that can only be understood
by students taking the course. It also does not entail great responsibility and
accountability as most professions do.

How long does it take to complete the BSHM program in the Philippines?

The BSHM program takes 4 years to complete (Note: this may change due to the
K-12 integration).

The program may be completed in a shorter time in schools that follow the
trisemestral curriculum. The duration is spent in classrooms for theoretical
classes, practicum exercises and on the job trainings/practicum program ( local
or international ).

Training and Internship

There are certain schools that have partnered with international business
establishments in the hospitality industry that offer internships for students who
can afford the expenses to go abroad. Before students are immersed in hotels
and restaurants, they have to undergo a hands on test first. For example, if the
topic is bartending, the student will usually perform this infront of a designated
teacher who will taste and assess his skills. By the end of the exercise, the
teacher will
grade and inform the student if he is indeed ready to be placed in a practicum
program with a certain establishment.

According to CHED (the official governing body of higher education institutions),

the suggested number of hours for on the job training required for the BSHM
program is 600 hours.

Is there a board examination for BSHM?

There is no board examination for BSHRM.

However, there is a competency examination that is taken by graduates who
wish to work in the government or public sector. This exam is called the Civil
Service Examination.
Career opportunities for BSHRM graduates

Entry Level Jobs

Jobs designated for recent/fresh graduates of BSHRM who have no prior

experience.
Front Office agent/Front Desk clerk – a person who takes charge of guest
reception inquiries and reservations, checks in guests upon arrival as well as
giving the best customer service to promote a positive first impression
F&B service attendant – a person who takes customer orders, ensures tables
are clear and carries dishes back to the kitchen area
Housekeeping attendant – a person who cleans, changes linens and places
things in order in hotel rooms
Bartender or bar
attendant – a person who serves alcoholic beverages; responsibilities include
maintaining supplies and inventory for the bar and mixing a variety of cocktails
Cruise Line Staff – maintains passenger cabins and runs the restaurant, bar,
recreation area and retail shops inside a cruise ship
Commis – junior chef

Advanced Positions

Require years of experience and practice.

Food and Beverage Director – manages the whole operation and control of the
food and beverage department
Restaurant Manager – responsible in overseeing the entire planning, directing
and coordinating operations of a restaurant; they are also tasked to do financial
record keeping, hiring, handling and firing of employees
Front Office Manager – supervises front office personnels and ensures that all
front desk duties are properly completed; they are also responsible in the
preparation of the budget for the front office department
Executive Housekeeper – supervises activities of cleaning personnels to ensure
well kept hotel rooms
Chef – a chef is someone in charge of the whole food service operation including
menu planning, purchasing, hiring and staffing
Food Service Consultant – independent professionals who have a wide
knowledge and experience on food service and the hospitality industry, they
serve as advisor to people and help them achieve their goals
Academician – a graduate of BSHRM who teaches at a college

Jobs not related to BSHRM that graduates can apply to

Call center
agent – answers phone calls and inquiries of clients and provides customer
support, usually to people from other countries
Administrative Staff – personnel responsible for the organization and
management of office duties and tasks; positions that include office secretary,
personal assistant and office clerk

Career Opportunities Abroad

BSHRM graduates are one of the most sought after employees in terms of work
abroad. Career opportunities are more or less the same with the above
mentioned job positions. The salary levels can be 3 to 6 times higher then in the
Philippines.

Salary Levels

Usually, in the Philippines, BSHRM graduates hired in entry level jobs are paid a
minimum wage.