How do I apply to GMP?
You can
apply
online
or submitting a print application form. Print application form can
be submitted via email
cni-execed@ntu.edu.sg or fax (65) 6794 9796. Online application
is highly preferred. |
What is the cost of GMP?
The cost of GMP 2010 will be updated soon.
More about GMP Application |
What are the requirements to enroll in GMP?GMP applicants include hotel general managers, assistant general managers, executive assistant managers, and resident managers of full-service properties.While many cultures will enrich the GMP experience, English is the language of instruction for the GMP, in Singapore. While we do not require a minimum TOEFL score to attend, to participate in and benefit from the courses, participants must have well-developed communication and reading comprehension skills. See details of participants who have attended the GMPs in Ithaca here. |
Is there a deadline to apply?
Although there is no deadline to apply to GMP, it is favorable to
apply as soon as possible in order to ensure space availability, to
expedite your visa, if necessary, and to make the necessary travel
arrangements.
More about GMP Application |
What methods of payment do you accept? The methods of payment we accept are as follows: -
Credit cards
- Wire Transfer
- Checks/drafts payable to "Nanyang Technological
University" in US$
|
What are the details for a wire transfer? For information and details, please contact Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management through email at
cni-execed@ntu.edu.sg or phone (65) 6316 8863.
Transaction fees and bank charges will be borne by the participant. |
When do I have to pay? A US$ 2,500 deposit is due ten days after your application has been accepted in order to secure your place in the program. Final payment of all fees is due prior to the start of the program. |
What incentives are available? Early Full Payment
Incentive
Schedule of deadline to avail of the early full payment incentive
will be updated soon.
Multiple Participant Discount
The fee for each
additional colleague from the same organization as defined by
ownership, and billed to the same office, is reduced by US$1,000.
To receive this incentive, all participants must attend the same
session of GMP.Only ONE discount may be applied per
registrant. |
What scholarships are available? Since GMP is a not-for-credit program, we regret that we are unable to offer scholarships to international or domestic participants in our programs. |
What is your cancellation policy?Unless otherwise
stated to you, the deposit is fully refundable if it becomes
necessary for you to withdraw, and you provide written notice more
than 45 days before the program begins. If notice is received 7-45
days in advance, the cancellation charge is $1,000. If notice is
received less than seven days in advance, the cancellation charge is
$2,500. |
What is included in the course cost?
The GMP fee includes single-occupancy accommodations for the
duration of the program at a selected 5-star hotel. If you will be
arriving prior to the first day of the program or departing after
the last day of the program, please remember that the additional lodging charges are your responsibility. All meals are included during the program, as well as instructional materials, and first year dues for affiliate membership in the Cornell Hotel Society, an alumni organization with an international membership of over
11,000. Transfer between the Singapore Changi Airport and the
selected 5-star hotel venue, Singapore will be provided by Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management. Class sessions are held in the hotel's
designated conference centre. |
What additional costs will I incur? Transportation to and from Singapore is your responsibility. Transfer between the Singapore Changi Airport and
the selected five-star hotel will be provided by Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management.If you will be arriving for GMP prior to
the first day of the program in Singapore and departing after the
last day of the program in Singapore, you will be responsible for additional lodging
charges. Please advise us as soon as possible if you will require
additional nights with the selected five-star hotel. |
Where will I be housed during the program?
Single-occupancy accommodations for the duration of the program in
Singapore are provided at the selected luxury business hotel where the program will
be held. |
Where will I be dining? The program fee includes all meals during the program. Breakfasts are at your convenience
at the selected 5-star hotel restaurants. Lunches are scheduled
as group activities to be served in one of the function rooms at the
same venue.We have scheduled dinners at selected local restaurants which reflect the rich and varied cuisine
available in Singapore. Transportation will be available to transport groups to and from these restaurants. This will give you another opportunity to network with your peers, and to experience more of our charming city. Singapore boasts many fine restaurants offering an array of cuisines. You will also have the option of experiencing local cuisine in one of Singapore's many food courts. Not to be missed - the Singapore Chilli Crab! |
Is there an orientation? A welcome reception and orientation dinner is held the first evening of GMP. |
When do classes begin and end and can I arrive late or leave early? Classes begin at 8:30 am (08.30
hrs) and end at 5:00 pm (17.00 hrs). Attendance at all sessions is required. A graduation will be held the final day from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. It is very important that you are present at the graduation in order to receive your certificate.More about Program Calendar |
Can I buy course material instead of attending class?
No. We do not offer GMP course material for sale. The material is only available to those who attend the program. To purchase and download other hospitality reference material that may be of value to you, please visit The Cornell Store and click on Hospitality Books Catalog. |
Can I record or videotape the class? Tape recording or videotaping of the class is strictly prohibited. |
Is there internet access available in The Conrad Centennial Singapore? Yes. |
Do I require a visa? In Singapore:
The Immigrations & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore has advised that visitors who have been granted short term Social Visit Passes at the Singapore checkpoints can pursue a short course during their stay in Singapore without having to apply for a separate Student's Pass.The exemption will apply to short courses that the visitor is able to complete within the validity period of the initial Social Visit Pass granted to him at the Singapore checkpoint or 30 days, whichever is shorter. Those who wish to pursue a course that may extend beyond the duration of the Social Visit Pass granted at the checkpoints are still required to apply for a Student's Pass. Each application will be considered on the merits of the case. You may wish to view the list of countries whose nationals require entry visas into Singapore from ICA Website.
These visitors will require either a business or social visit visa to enter Singapore which needs to be applied prior to their visits to Singapore. Visa can be applied at the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission or at our office through a local contact. Each application will be considered on its own merits. Please visit the website
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/internet/ under "Missions Worldwide" for locations of the Singapore overseas missions. Visitors are advised to liaise with the Singapore Overseas Mission direct for detailed procedure, if the application is to be submitted at the mission.
Upon arrival in Singapore, visitors are generally granted a 14 to 30 days Social Visit Pass if they are able to meet Singapore's entry requirements, which include, holding a valid travel document with at least six months validity, entry visas (if applicable), confirmed return/onward tickets, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and entry facilities, including visas, to their onward destinations. The issue of a pass is at the discretion of the immigration officer at the time of arrival in Singapore. |
How do I get to Singapore?
Singapore:
Singapore is positioned in the middle of the fast-growing and emerging markets of Asia-Pacific. Singapore's Changi Airport is one of the world's busiest airports and is connected with
4,064 weekly flights, by 83 international airlines to more 180 cities world-wide. Singapore's excellent connectivity, strategic location, world-class infrastructure make arriving and traveling extremely easy.Your transfer from Changi
Airport to the selected luxury business hotel venue will be arranged by us. Please make sure that you send in your flight details to us, as early as possible. |
Can you make flight arrangements for me? No. The GMP staff is not able to arrange your travel. Participants are responsible for making their own arrangements for travel to Singapore. The GMP staff will organize your transport from the airport to the
venue. Please ensure that you inform us of you flight details well in advance. |
What is the appropriate or suggested attire for class? Singapore has a tropical climate, warm and humid throughout the year with a daily average temperature range of 24 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius. Light and summer clothing made from natural fabrics like cotton is best for everyday wear. Although the temperature in the conference facilities is controlled, you may also wish to bring a light jacket or sweater for your personal comfort. |
What should I be sure to pack? Please bring with you a basic calculator for use in class. We will have some extras on hand if needed. Singapore's voltage is 220-240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. You may wish to bring an adapter for any electrical devices you have (computer, razor, etc.). |
What is the weather like in Singapore? Singapore has a tropical climate, warm and humid throughout the year with a daily average temperature range of 24 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius. Light and summer clothing made from natural fabrics like cotton is best for everyday wear. We have two distinct monsoon seasons - North-eastern monsoon from December to March and South-western monsoon from June to September. In July, you may face frequent afternoon and early evening rain showers but these are short and bring down the temperature. |
Do you offer online hospitality management courses?Yes,
we do offer. Visit www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/execed/online/ for all the details. |
Do Cornell Hotel School and Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management have a Masters Program?Yes. You may also be interested in The Masters of Management in Hospitality (MMH) program, which is a one year program at the Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management. This is a unique program where students will spend six months in Singapore and six months in Ithaca. The
MMH degree is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation confirms their position among the top
MBA programs in the country for quality business management education. With their unique emphasis on hospitality and service industries, they can offer their students a specialized graduate management experience of the highest caliber.
*Subject to change. |
