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TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
The Associate of Science degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management has a strong business related base of core courses, with specialised hospitality and tourism related courses focused on the critical needs at the supervisory level of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry globally.
The Associate degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management is aimed at attracting a target market for the development of skills at the junior management or supervisory level, that will serve the tourism and hospitality industry globally. Graduates will also be able to matriculate to a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree programme offered through UCC or other tertiary institutions
The programme will enhance professional skills for the following candidates:
- Industry (In-service) aspiring and current Supervisors or Junior Managers,
- Special Audience - Civil Service Managers in front facing roles,
- School Leavers 鈥� With a passion for engagement in the tourism and hospitality sector, in administrative, operations and marketing functions,
- Entrepreneurs 鈥� With the drive to create tourism and hospitality related ventures.
The programme will be offered in the 鈥榖lended鈥� and 鈥榦nline鈥� modalities, thereby catering to students locally and internationally.
Modality 1:听听Fully Online with Supervised Internships
Content Curriculum will be delivered Online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous modules. Simulation/virtual labs will support content learning in courses.
The programme will utilise content modules, observational, and project-based learning assessments.
Modality 2:听 Blended听with Supervised Internships
Some courses in the programme will be delivered face-to-face, in-person at campus locations, while other courses within the programme will be offered Online synchronous and/or asynchronous. Industry Simulations/ Virtual Labs will support student learning. The programme will utilise Mid-Semester and End-of-Semester summative assessments of the content curriculum, observational, and project-based learning assessments.
An Internship in the final year will provide supervised experiential practice for students.
The Internship will be supported by online theoretical instruction and seminars. 听
INTERNSHIP:
Upon completion of the internship, students would have gained practical hands-on experience through real world application within the field of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The UCC Tourism and Hospitality Department has strong relationships with industry partners, to ensure that an impactful internship is achieved, thereby improving the confidence, skills, and competitive advantage of our students in the global labour market.
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)
At the end of the Associate degree programme, students should be prepared to:
| PLO 1:听 | Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and concepts in tourism and hospitality management and apply relevant theories and research procedures to resolve contemporary, and contextual problems in tourism and hospitality management; |
| PLO 2: | Develop the academic skills and attitudes necessary to understand and assess 国产福利网站推荐 information, concepts and evidence from multiple sources; |
| PLO 3: | Develop the ability to review, synthesize and apply the knowledge and techniques learnt in a safe, sustainable, responsible and ethical manner and in keeping with safety and health regulations that govern tourism and hospitality management; |
| PLO 4: | Use innovation and technology to enhance sustainable as well as responsible tourism and hospitality management. |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Hotel Assistant General Manager
- Guest Relations Supervisor
- Reservation Supervisors
- Hospitality Supervisor
- Marketing Officer
- Entertainment/Events Manager
- Food & Beverage Supervisor
- 听Spa Supervisor
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