The course is an opportunity for different target groups as follows Individuals or young persons who are seeking a career in tourism and hospitality.

Anyone who is already employed in the industry or are providing related servies through their own enterprise and who would like to improve their career prospects whilst updating their knowlege, skils and competences in the field.

Aspiring entrepreneurs who are seeking to open their own business in tourism and hospitality.

The course will be assessed through a mix of assignments, coursework or essays and end of semester written examinations. The weighting varies depending on the study unit but we believe that a mix of assignments, coursework and written examinations is the right combination, allowing students to demonstrate the effectiveness of learning outcomes.

Assessment may not necessarily include written exams and instead the assessment may be based on coursework, as this is considered to most appropriate method of assessment for particular study units.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Procedures

Teaching/ learning methods consist of a mix of formal lectures, seminars group work, debates and case studies. In addition there will be self-managed learning which is deemed ncecessary for effective learning and preparation of seminars, course work, assignments and final exams.

The lectures are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of each study unit. However, students will be encouraged to build on through tutorials assessed work and extensive use of case studies.

The tutorials are designed to build on the lectures by utilising a range of student-centred approaches within a smaller group. Students will be asked to examine and report on case studies, reports and specific articles in addition to participating in group discussions and presentations.

This mix of teaching/learning will provide students the best envrionment to understand content and just as important to apply at the workplace the knowledge, skills and competences acquired on completion of this programme of studies.

The programme is academically and professionally orientated offering specific knowledge of tourism and hospitality business and covering specific areas in the management of tourism in matters of finance, human resources, facilities, and operations as well as in destination marketing.

The syllabus refers to specific work techniques and the use of computer tools. There is also recognition of the dynamic nature of a constantly changing and increasingly more international sector and on the basis of impacts and issues arising from tourism and hospitality. 

Introducing students to the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, where students need to learn how to communicate with different department and sectors, understanding the concept of economics and design of facilities for the industry. Learn to apply accounting and financial knowledge for the industry. 

 After studying this program, students are expected to have an extensive concepts relating to socio-cultural, geography and ICTs that effects tourism and hospitality industry and therefore will be able to use the skills to solve marketing concepts and apply them to real situations at work.