Associate Degree in Applied Science

Tourism Studies

Welcome to the dynamic world of Tourism! From understanding guest expectations to mastering service excellence, this course equips you with the fundamental skills and insights into accommodation management, food and beverage services, tourism systems, and more!

Next Intake:

August 2024

Full-time:

2 Years

Part-time:

3 Years

Why Choose This Programme?

If you have a passion for travel and tourism, this Programme will take your passion to a professional level. Explore the Tourism industry and learn how to succeed!

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Career Opportunities

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Caribbean Culture, Sustainability & Tourism Business

Explore the diverse Caribbean culture and how it shapes tourism experiences, highlighting the region’s unique attractions and importance.   This course prepares you to handle the complexities of Caribbean tourism with respect for local culture and environment.

Explore Career Opportunities

A degree in Tourism Studies prepares students with a wide range of business and career opportunities. Here are some possibilities:

  • Airline & Hotel Marketing

  • Travel Writer / Blogger

  • Entrepreneur

  • Tour Guide / Operator

  • Research Analyst

  • + Many more!

Course Outline

YEAR 1 - Semester 1

  • Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
  • Accommodations I
  • Mathematics
  • English & Communications
  • Information Technology
  • Sanitation, Safety & Hygiene

YEAR 1 - Semester 2

  • The Tourism System
  • Eco-Tourism (Elective)
  • Accounts I
  • Marketing I
  • Food And Beverage Service
  • Spanish I

YEAR 1 - Semester 3

  • Academic Writing
  • Hospitality Law
  • Life Skills
  • Quality Customer Care

YEAR 2 - Semester 1

  • Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
  • Resort Planning And Development
  • Tourism Product Development
  • Introduction To Economics
  • Caribbean Studies

YEAR 2 - Semester 2

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Events & Conference Management
  • Heritage Tourism (Elective)
  • French I
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Tourism Planning And Policy

YEAR 2 - Semester 3

  • Industry Placement

Why Study At THTI?

Explore Your Creativity With Hands-On Learning Experiences

Learn and develop your skills beyond the classroom and lectures. Enjoy live demonstrations, field trips and internships as part of your curriculum!

Develop Your Skills With State Of The Art Equipment & Expert Guidance

ACTT Accredited Programmes

Our Associate degree graduates are able to further their studies anywhere in the world!

The granting of accreditation status means that THTI has been evaluated and found to meet or exceed Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) criteria of educational quality. It also means that THTI is a GATE approved institution.

Apply Your Skills & Gain Real-World Experience!

Students have a world of opportunities for internships and further education opportunities via our partnerships with other educational institutions, organizations and businesses, both locally and internationally.

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Entry Requirements

THTI offers interested students several options to meet the requirements for enrolling into any of our Associate Degree Programmes. Review the list below which ONE best describes your current qualifications:

CXC CSEC

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.

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