ITISCertificate In International Tourism

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Course Type

Certificate

Course Sector

Tourism

MQF/EQF Level

3

RQF (England)

2

RQG (Scotland)

6

ECTS

90

UK Credits

120

Course Duration

Full-time: 1 years

Starting Date

Every last Monday of October

Course Language

English

Mode Of Delivery

Traditional/Face-to-Face Learning

Location

EEC-ITIS Building, San Gwann, Malta

Tuition Fees (EU/EEA)

€2700

Tuition Fees (NON-EU Students)

€6500

Hours of total learning ...  

Contact Hours

240

Supervised Hours

600

Self Study

944

Assessment Hours

16

Total Learning Hours

1800

Admission Requirements

Below is a list of prerequisites required for admission:

Age

17 Years and older

Education

School Leaving Certificate,
Secondary School Leaving Certificate,
and Profile.

Qualifications

4 SEC/0-Level
(MQF Level 2) passes

Compulsory Subjects

English Language and Mathematics

English Proficiency

Evidence of proficiency with overall scores in one or more of the following:

  • IELTS Academic5.5
  • TOEFL Paper525
  • TOEFL Internet72
  • Pearson JETSET Level 5
  • Cambridge CAEB2

Assessment Strategy      

Evaluation is conducted through a combination of assignments, coursework/essays, and end-of-semester written examinations. While weighting varies by study unit, this blended approach allows students to effectively demonstrate learning outcomes. Note that not all units require written exams; some are evaluated entirely through coursework where this method is deemed most appropriate for the subject matter.

Teaching, Learning, and Practical Training      

This course focuses on mastering the fundamental skills of International Tourism. A key component is learning various European languages to enhance basic communication with international clientele. Additionally, learners are provided with a three-month placement at hotels and resorts to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting.

Lecturers assess learners based on their practical hands-on performance, as well as through coursework assignments and written examinations.

Program Overview     

The program is academically and professionally oriented, offering specialized knowledge in tourism and hospitality business management. Key areas of study include:

  •     Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, and Operations.
  •     Destination Marketing.
  •     Specific work techniques and the use of digital/computer tools.

The syllabus also addresses the dynamic nature of this increasingly international sector, focusing on the impacts of, and issues arising within, the tourism and hospitality fields.

Course Objectives     

This introductory course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry, complemented by practical training within hotels and holiday resorts.

Learning Outcomes     

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  •     Use different European languages to conduct basic communication with clients.
  •     Demonstrate improved communication skills across different organizational sectors.
  •     Understand the tourism industry from multiple, holistic perspectives.

 YEAR 1  -  October to july   

📕  Introduction to Economics for Tourism

 Objectives  

Code
TM 3001
ECTS 
6
UK CREDIT
12
Learning Hours
150

 Objectives  

The objective of this study unit is to provide an understanding of people skills and negotiation skills in an environment which is diverse and highly people-oriented.

Students will be introduced to the essential pre-requisites and issues to deal with people in general, and clients in particular, in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

 Hours of total learning ...  

Total Learning Hours

1800

Assessment Hours

16

Self Study

944

Supervised Hours

600

Contact Hours

240

📕  Communication Skills

 Objectives  

Code
TM 3002
ECTS 
6
UK CREDIT
12
Learning Hours
150

 Objectives  

The aim of this module is to introduce students to basic communication skills within an organisational setting. Students will develop a basic understanding of individual and interpersonal skills necessary on how to communicate effectively.

They will learn how to target various stakeholders within the tourism and hospitality sector.

 Hours of total learning ...  

Total Learning Hours

1800

Assessment Hours

16

Self Study

944

Supervised Hours

600

Contact Hours

240

📕  Introduction to People Skills and Negotiation Skills

 Objectives  

Code
TM 3003
ECTS 
6
UK CREDIT
12
Learning Hours
150

 Objectives  

The aim of this module is to introduce students to basic communication skills within an organisational setting. Students will develop a basic understanding of individual and interpersonal skills necessary on how to communicate effectively.

They will learn how to target various stakeholders within the tourism and hospitality sector.

 Hours of total learning ...  

Total Learning Hours

1800

Assessment Hours

16

Self Study

944

Supervised Hours

600

Contact Hours

240

📕  Geography of Travel and Destinations

 Objectives  

Code
TM 3004
ECTS 
6
UK CREDIT
12
Learning Hours
150

 Objectives  

The purpose of this unit is to introduce the fundamental concepts of the importance of geography to tourism. Emphasis is put on how the tourism industry has developed as a result of this viewpoint.

The specific aims are: To explore the relationship between geography and tourism To provide an overview of the world’s touristic resources. To examine the main generating and receiving countries and the flow between them To develop an appreciation of why flow patterns change over time, and To explain why tourists choose tourist destinations

 Hours of total learning ...  

Total Learning Hours

1800

Assessment Hours

16

Self Study

944

Supervised Hours

600

Contact Hours

240

📕  ICT in Tourism

 Objectives  

Code
TM 3005
ECTS 
6
UK CREDIT
12
Learning Hours
150

 Objectives  

The objective of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the design of facilities for tourists. It will primarily focus on tourism accommodation but will also provide knowledge on catering, leisure and other facilities.

It introduces the student to the distinctive characteristics of different types of tourism accommodation, identified by market and location, and the special requirements of each type.

 Hours of total learning ...  

Total Learning Hours

1800

Assessment Hours

16

Self Study

944

Supervised Hours

600

Contact Hours

240

📕  English for Tourism and Hospitality 1

 Objectives  

Code
TM 3006
ECTS 
6
UK CREDIT
12
Learning Hours
150

 Objectives  

The objective of the unit is to provide students with the concepts related to financial reporting and accounting principles in the hospitality industry and the tools required in these activities.

The unit introduces the student to basic accounting principles and illustrates the tasks performed by an accounting department.

 Hours of total learning ...  

Total Learning Hours

1800

Assessment Hours

16

Self Study

944

Supervised Hours

600

Contact Hours

240

📕  German for Tourism and Hospitality 1

 Objectives  

Code
TM 3007
ECTS 
6
UK CREDIT
12
Learning Hours
150

 Objectives  

This unit provides an extensive introduction to tourism and its economic, socio-cultural, socio-political and ecological environments.

It will introduce the student to the complexity and uniqueness of the organisation's environment and introduce the student to the nature of the external environment (PEST), including the analysis of change and its implication on business activity.

 Hours of total learning ...  

Total Learning Hours

1800

Assessment Hours

16

Self Study

944

Supervised Hours

600

Contact Hours

240

📕  French for Tourism and Hospitality 1

 Objectives  

Code
TM 3008
ECTS 
6
UK CREDIT
12
Learning Hours
150

 Objectives  

The aim of this unit is to increase students’ ability to think and to problem-solve using marketing concepts and principles.

Specifically this unit aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of marketing concepts and their applications in both product and service situations with special emphasis on the hospitality and tourism industry.

It also provides students with an overview of the changing realities and challenges that e-marketing has presented for practitioners.

 Hours of total learning ...  

Total Learning Hours

1800

Assessment Hours

16

Self Study

944

Supervised Hours

600

Contact Hours

240

📕  Internship (May to July)

 Objectives  

Code
TM 3009
ECTS 
12
UK CREDIT
24
Learning Hours
600

 Objectives  

The objective of this study unit is to provide an understanding of people skills and negotiation skills in an environment which is diverse and highly people-oriented.

Students will be introduced to the essential pre-requisites and issues to deal with people in general, and clients in particular, in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

 Hours of total learning ...  

Total Learning Hours

1800

Assessment Hours

16

Self Study

944

Supervised Hours

600

Contact Hours

240

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EEC-ITIS Grading System

Grade

A+

A

B

C

D

E

F

Marks

80-100

71-80

61-70

51-60

45-50

0-44

F

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