travel and tourism management degree in sri lanka

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BBM (Hons) Tourism, Hospitality & Events

Ugc approved - offered by nsbm, duration - 4 years (full time).

NSBM Green University town is a UGC approved degree-awarding institution that strives to create the most conducive environment for its students to become global graduates who are both team leaders and team players. Studying Hospitality and Tourism Management opens the door to a variety of sought-after careers in hotel and resort management, travel consultancy, tourist attractions, event industry and many other related fields. The hospitality and tourism industry is increasingly focusing on international visitors and is looking for ways to partner with the tourism industry. Managers with knowledge of both sectors, and an ability to tailor hospitality services for overseas visitors, are in great demand in Sri Lanka and overseas.

• You will examine the scope of the hospitality, tourism, and events industries and how they work together, whilst learning key business skills including finance, human resources, and marketing.
• You will have the opportunity to receive a 06 months’ internship to get a hands-on experience in the industry.
• It offers plenty of optional modules (eg: Wine and spirits knowledge, Health and Safety and Social Media in Tourism) that help you to specialize in a relevant career that is chosen by you. There is plenty of field trips in which you will take part in tailored modules.
• You will have the option to choose an area of the industry that interests you as the focus of your research project, and that will increase your independent learning skills and your future employability.
• Working with NSBM clubs such as ICTH (International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality), Aviation club and Foodies club will give you the employment edge.
• Time Duration: 4 Years in Total
• Program Outline: 2 + 2 Model
• 1st Year: Full-time Studies
• 2nd Year: Full-time Studies
• 3rd Year: 12 Months Course Work
• 4th Year: 06 Month Course Work 06 Months Practical Training

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

• Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
• Principles of Management
• Basic Computing and ICT Application
• Business Mathematics and Statistics
• Business English
• Principles of Economics
• Event Management
• Front Office Operations
• Basic Accounting for Tourism
• Business Communication Skills for Tourism
• Resources, Recreation and Tourism
• Tourism Marketing Management
• Sustainable Tourism Principles and Practices
• Tourism Planning and Development
• Social Etiquette and Professional Development for Tourism
• Operations Management
• Human Resource Management
• Service Quality Management
• Tourism, Hospitality and Event Marketing
• Housekeeping and Accommodation Operations
• Sustainable Event Managemen
• Tourism and Sustainable Development
• Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Hospitality & Events
• Finance and Revenue Management
• MICE Tourism
• Project Management in Tourism
• Legal Environment of Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
• Crisis and Disaster Management in Tourism
• Travel and Tour Agency Operations
• E – Commerce for Tourism
• Research Methodology in Tourism
• Cultural Diversity in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
• Strategic Management for Tourism
• Aviation and Airport Operations
• Dissertation (600 NH)
• Internship Program (900 NH)

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Students should have either of the following qualifications.

• Six passes (with 3 credit passes) in GCE Ordinary Level and Three Passes in GCE Advanced Level in a single sitting, in the respective streams, stipulated or approved by UGC, at one of the following examinations or an equivalent foreign qualification. Equivalent foreign qualification is defined as the minimum requirement for admission to a similar program in a UGC recognized university in that country.
• G.C.E. Advanced Level examination conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.
• G.C.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK (London A/L).
• International Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK.
• G.S.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Cambridge International Examination, UK

* Candidates with impressive results at a foreign examination held outside Sri Lanka, deemed equivalent to G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply for admission to universities in Sri Lanka.

• Year 1 - 700,000 LKR
• Year 2 - 700,000 LKR
• Year 3 - 700,000 LKR
• Year 4 - 700,000 LKR
• Registration Fee - 10,000 LKR
• Library Fee - 5,000 LKR

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The fee for each semester is 350,000 LKR

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

This degree offers you job opportunities in the fields of:

• Travel companies and Tour operators
• Hotels and Resorts Management
• The Airline, Railway Travel Cruise Companies, and Passenger Services
• Banquets, Conferences and Conventions Centers
• Tourist Offices and Ministries of Tourism
• Food and Beverage Management
• Concert and Theater Venues
• Museums and other Cultural Venues
• Manufacturers and Suppliers of Hospitality Equipment
• Spa and Wellness Management
• Consulting, Academic, and Research

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BA (Hons) in Travel and Tourism Management

ESOFT Metro campus

• Sector: Tourism
• Study Mode: Part Time, Online
• Full Fees (LKR) : 275,000
• Accreditation: ESOFT
• Part Time Duration: 01 Year
• Degree Type: Bachelor
• Qualifications: BA
• Awarding University: ESOFT Metro campus

Course Description

This programme has been developed to answer the tourism and travel industry’s demand for specialised managers and planners. It’s constantly evolving to include the most up-to-date issues and to prepare entrepreneurs for the challenging tourism business environment. You’ll acquire knowledge in sustainable tourism management, cultural heritage and tourism-led regeneration and be faced with challenges of marketing tourism destinations. You’ll be given the opportunity to explore niche tourism products, realise their potential and see how tourism relates to issues of global peace, justice, human rights and social inclusion.

Entry Requirements

Higher National Diploma (HND) or Advanced Diploma from a recognised institute or Partial professional qualifications (e.g. CTH, IATA, SLITHM etc.) with significant working experience or

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This programme has been developed to answer the tourism and travel industry’s demand for specialised managers and planners. It’s constantly evolving to include the most up-to-date issues and to prepare entrepreneurs for the challenging tourism business environment. You’ll acquire knowledge in sustainable tourism management, cultural

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Leader in Tourism & Hospitality Management Since 2010 We are a leading higher education institute in Sri Lanka offering internationally accredited higher educational qualifications in Hotel Management and Tourism Management in collaboration with the Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality – the UK and Asia e University – Malaysia.

Thames College was launched on 18th of March 2010, under the Company Act of 2007, with a powerful vision to be the Hospitality and Tourism education provider of choice in the SAARC region and offer internationally accredited professional qualifications in Hospitality and Tourism Management

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Our faculty is comprised of exceptional individuals coming from diverse backgrounds and with positions of responsibility in different corporations; professors who help our students develop from different perspectives. We are proud to have professionals whose talent, knowledge, and managerial experience are highly appreciated by our alumni. strengthening our faculty is an ongoing activity that leads us to continuously incorporate new teachers whose dedication to the students, passion for teaching, and personal qualities stand out.

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The leading tourism and hospitality management education center in Sri Lanka. Thames college provides UGC recognized MBA, BSc, UK Diploma, UK Advance Diploma, UK Professional Diploma, Certificate level program. The learning module materials are superb, in good quality. The online learning platform is very good and the materials put you to the best educational experience. Amazing admin support staff and lectures are dazzling settings. Very much thanks to Mr.Sugan (Academic Manager) which provides the best solutions for the students for their academic problems. The exam level is tough. Anyone should study very carefully to pass in the examination and join here. So I'm really happy about this great college.

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