Overview
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.
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
Internship
One of the best parts of getting your degree from THTI is the ability to fulfill your internship at any Sandals Resort anywhere in the Caribbean or at the Business and Hotel Management School in Luzern, Switzerland.
Students, also have the opportunity to fulfill their internship at several local hotels including Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort, Blue Waters Inn, Crown Point Beach Hotel and several others.
Students will be placed in positions which best match their interests and field of study after they have completed the course work.
Course Outline
COURSE NAME |
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INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM | |
ACCOMMODATIONS I |
|
MATHEMATICS |
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ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |
SANITATION, SAFETY & HYGIENE |
|
COURSE NAME |
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THE TOURISM SYSTEM | |
ECO-TOURISM (Elective) | |
ACCOUNTS I |
|
MARKETING I |
|
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE | |
SPANISH 1 |
|
COURSE NAME |
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ACADEMIC WRITING | |
HOSPITALITY LAW |
|
LIFE SKILLS |
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QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE | |
COURSE NAME |
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HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MARKETING | |
RESORT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
|
TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT |
|
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS |
|
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
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 Pre Qualifying Programme
Pre Qualifying Programme
Admission to the any of the Pre Qualifying Programme is based on satisfaction of the following pre-requisites:
Be at least eighteen (16) years of age before the date of application
Pass a basic Math & English evaluation test
Tuition & Fees
Full Time | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
Tuition Fee (per semester) | $900 | $900 |
Annual Fee | $1300 | $990 |
Part Time | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Tuition Fee (per semester) | $620 | $620 | $620 |
Annual Fee | $1300 | $990 | $890 |
Click here to see a breakdown of annual fees.
Scholarships
The Associate Degree, Tourism Studies Programme is 100% GATE funded if eligibility requirements are met. Students with the intention of utilizing GATE funding must signify this upon admission.
While GATE covers 100% of 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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