Academics
The first day of Akilah classes was on February 2.
The Foundation Year
The Foundation Year targets young women who demonstrate exceptional potential but would benefit from an extra year of intensive studies before beginning an Akilah Diploma course.
Highlights of the Foundation Year:
1st Semester Courses:
o Leadership & Ethics
o Intensive English
o Health & Nutrition
o Introduction to Hospitality
o International faculty and curriculum.
o Guest speakers and experts from the hospitality industry and field trips to hotels and restaurants around the country.
o Special seminars about leadership, art, technology, and media.
The Akilah Diploma
In 2011, Akilah will begin the 2 year Diploma program in Hospitality Studies with a unique curriculum that emphasizes leadership development, practical training, and entrepreneurial skills. The Akilah diploma will be accredited by the Ministry of Education. Our curriculum is based on training programs in the United States and we are working with American universities and experts to ensure that our students receive the highest quality of instruction.
All curriculum and training outcomes are driven by our consultations and partnerships with private sector leaders and their training needs, as well as the Workforce Development Authority. Theoretical training and lectures will be complimented by practical training.
Core courses include:
- Intensive English studies
- Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- Communication Skills and Public Speaking
- Customer Care/Customer Relations
- Health and Nutrition
- Computer Skills
- Intro to Food and Beverage Preparation
- Food and Culture
- Work/Study: Participation in Akilah campus operations
- Food Preparation
- Food Technology and Dining Services/Restaurant Operations
- Front Office Operations
- Housekeeping and Property Management
Internship Program
At the end of their two-year training program at the Akilah campus in Bugesera, students will spend three months completing an internship to gain more practical experience. Most internships will be conducted in Rwanda, but the top students will have the opportunity to intern in another East African country. The internship is the capstone program of their studies and ensures a smooth transition to the industry.
The learning and living environment of the Bugesera campus ensures that students are gaining valuable practical experience during their studies.