IUM Namibia Higher Certificate in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Course
International University Of Management Higher Certificate in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Course
Visit Admission for Universities in Namibia For Details on Admissions to all Namibian Universities and Colleges
Philosophy
Tourism is a challenging and growing industry which provides diverse career opportunities. Upon completion of this certificate, graduates will find a wide range of employment opportunities in the Tourism Industry such as wholesale travel, transportation, hotels and attractions.
This programme is designed to quickly lead to entry level positions in any of these or related fields. The programme is designed to encourage students to develop skills knowledge and behaviours required to work in the retail travel sector, in wholesale and travel operators sector and in the hospitality sector. The emphasis is on the development of skills and knowledge that are valued by employers in this dynamic expanding tourism industry in Namibia, the SADC region and beyond.
Programme Outcomes
- To provide a sound foundation in the principles of business operations in travel and tourism.
- To provide the necessary skills and knowledge to identify main tourist facilities that are of interest to the Namibian traveller.
- To understand the role of the professional in the different segments of the industry and the inter relationship of those segments.
- To teach the students how to recognise the concepts of demand and supply
- To learn about and appreciate the different regulatory boards – their roles and their effect on the industry as a whole.
Objectives (Purpose)
- An understanding of the main factors driving the development of the Tourism in Namibia, SADC and around the world.
- The ability to explain and use industry statistics to identify changes and trends in the tourism industry.
- An understanding of tourist motivations
- A knowledge of the roles of the main providers in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry
Course Outline
| Higher Certificate (120 Credits) |
|---|
| Economics |
| Organisational Behaviour |
| Accounting II |
| Travel, Tourism and Hospitality |
| Marketing |
| HR Management |
| Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management |
| Select one from the following: |
| Business Law |
| Systems Analysis |
| Managerial Accounting |
Assessment & Evaluation
The assessment system comprises two components:
- Continuous Assessment (CA) attracts 40% of the final grade.
- Formal Exams (FE) attracts 60% of the final grade.
The evaluation system comprises two components:
- Students will be asked to complete evaluation sheets for each subject studied
- An external evaluator will evaluate the course in terms of course content, teaching methods,course resources and assessments.
International University Of Management IUM Namibia Admissions