Overview
If you have a passion for travel and tourism, our Tourism Studies degree will take your passion to a professional level. This course enables you to gain knowledge and skills in areas such as management, research, and marketing for the tourism industry. Our Tourism Studies Associate Degree Programme aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the sales, advertising and marketing of travel products. Students of the programme will be well equipped with the administrative skills to research, develop and promote tourism in specific destinations, localities and regions.
Duration
Applicants can pursue the Associate Degree in Tourism Studies:
Full Time: Two (2) Years or Part Time: Three (3) Years.
Each year is divided into three Semesters.
Classes are conducted Monday to Saturday depending on your courses and class schedules.
Career Opportunities
A degree in Tourism Studies prepares students with a wide range of business and career opportunities. Here are some possibilities:
Tourism Manager
Airlines & Hotel Marketing
Travel Writer
Blogger
Entrepreneur
Tour Operator/Guide
Tourism Information Officer
Research Analyst
Translator
Travel Agent
Internships & Pathway Programmes
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute’s partnerships with several educational institutions, organizations and businesses, both locally and internationally, means students have a world of opportunities for internships and further education.
INTERNSHIPS
We recognize the importance of applying the skills taught in the classroom in the real world. Students will be placed in positions which best match their interests and field of study after they have completed the course work.
PATHWAYS TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Tobago Hospitality & Tourism Institute students have the opportunity to apply for academic pathways to pursue further education in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at several local and international institutions.
Course Outline
COURSE NAME |
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INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM | |
ACCOMMODATIONS I |
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MATHEMATICS |
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ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |
SANITATION, SAFETY & HYGIENE |
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COURSE NAME |
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THE TOURISM SYSTEM | |
ECO-TOURISM (Elective) | |
ACCOUNTS I |
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MARKETING I |
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE | |
SPANISH 1 |
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COURSE NAME |
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ACADEMIC WRITING | |
HOSPITALITY LAW |
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LIFE SKILLS |
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QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE | |
COURSE NAME |
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HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MARKETING | |
RESORT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
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TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT |
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INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS |
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CARIBBEAN STUDIES | |
COURSE NAME | |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP | |
EVENTS & CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT | |
HERITAGE TOURISM (Elective) | 4 |
FRENCH 1 | 4 |
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | 4 |
TOURISM PLANNING AND POLICY |
COURSE NAME |
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INDUSTRY PLACEMENT | |
Entry Requirements
Students must be at least sixteen (16) years of age to be admitted into the Associate Degree Programme, as well as satisfy the following pre-requisites:
Caribbean Examinations Council CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) at General or Technical Proficiency:
- Five (5) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grades I, II and Ill OR
- Four (4) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grades I, II and Ill, and at least one (1) year’s work experience in the Hospitality Industry
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCE) Ordinary Level:
Five (5) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grades A, B, and C OR
Four (4) subjects (English and Mathematics are compulsory) at Grades A, B, and C, and at least one (1) year’s work experience in the Hospitality Industry.
Diploma or equivalent qualification providing evidence of successful completion of secondary level courses for international students.
Successful completion of the THTI PATH Programme
Admission to any of the THTI PATH Programme is based on satisfaction of the following pre-requisites:
Be at least sixteen (16) years of age before the date of application
Pass a basic Math & English evaluation test
Tuition & Fees
Trinidad and Tobago Nationals and Residents
Tuition Fees | Tourism |
Year 1- Semester 1 | TTD $6,090 |
Year 1- Semester 2 | TTD $6,580 |
Year 1- Semester 3 | TTD $2,800 |
Year 2- Semester 1 | TTD $5,250 |
Year 2-Semester 2 | TTD $5,950 |
TOTAL | TTD $26,670 |
No. of Credits | 74 |
International Students/Non-Residents
Full Time | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
Annual Tuition Fee | TT$23,200 | TT$16,000 |
Annual Student Fee | TT$1300 | TT$890 |
Click here to see a breakdown of annual fees.
Scholarships
The Associate Degree, Tourism Studies Programme is GATE funded if eligibility requirements are met. Students with the intention of utilizing GATE funding must signify this upon admission.
While GATE covers Trinidad and Tobago citizens’ tuition, students are still responsible for annual student administrative fees.
Scholarships are also available for those pursuing full time studies
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