School of Tourism and Hospitality
Introduction
Tourism and hospitality management remains one of the world’s largest and fastest growing sectors, and this trend is predicted to continue. The industry not only provides various employment opportunities within its sector, but it also impacts several business entities whose goods and services are utilized.
About the Programme
Tourism and Hospitality Management programme prepares individuals to become professionals with the required knowledge, skills and competencies to function effectively in the workplace. The programme is designed to offer individuals:
- Outstanding academic and professional development needed by individuals employed or aspiring to be employed to the sector
- Relevant and current core and specialized courses designed for graduates to enter leadership positions
- Lead cutting-edge technology skills and best practices required to meet the present and future needs of the sector
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective performance in the workplace
Who is this programme for?
Tourism and Hospitality Management programme targets persons who are currently working, or are desirous of working in any of the numerous areas of tourism and hospitality management within government ministries, private sector entities, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and any other persons with an interest in the field of study.
The School of Tourism and Hospitality provides following majors:
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Principles of Economics
- Mathematics for Social Sciences I
- Mathematics for the Social Sciences II
- Introductory Statistics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Foundations for Learning Success
- Introduction to Computers
- Principles of Management
- Introduction to International Business
- Business Law
- Financial Management
- Research Methods for Business- Introduction to Qualitative & Quantitative Methods
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Principles of Marketing
- International Tourism
- Tourism Planning & Development
- Hospitality Consumer Behaviour
- Business Strategy and Policy
- Research Project/Practicum
- Sustainable Tourism
- Sports Tourism
- Culture & Heritage Toursim
- Community-based Tourism
- Tourism & Hospitality Plant Management
