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About The Academic Program

The Tourism Guidance Program aims to prepare and qualify scientifically, professionally, and research-oriented distinguished graduates in the field of tourism. To contribute towards community service and support scientific research by providing a high-quality educational environment. The program aims to equip graduates majoring in tourist guidance to meet the needs of the local job market, enhance knowledge, and awareness of the role of tourism in fostering communication between societies and developing sustainable environments. The program deepens the understanding of graduates regarding the significant responsibility of preserving heritage resources for Saudi society. Moreover, it establishes strategic partnerships with local and regional scientific and research institutions, fostering exchange of expertise. This program is the first bachelor's program taught exclusively for female students in Saudi Arabia.

Major

Tourism Guidance

Language of instruction

Arabic

Duration

4 Years

Academic degree

Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Guidance

Career opportunities

1. Tourist Guidance Specialist. 2. Tourism Development Specialist. 3. Tourism Specialist. 4. Tourism Monitoring Specialist.

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program aims to prepare qualified graduates to obtain an official license for practicing the profession of tourist guidance. It provides them with theoretical and practical training, along with necessary tools, following the highest local and international standards for tourist guidance. The program equips students with professional skills that qualify them to interact effectively with tourists.

1. Prepare graduates specialized in the field of tourism guidance who meet the needs of the local job market.
2. Enhance knowledge and understanding of the role of tourism in fostering communication between communities and promoting sustainable environments.
3. Deepen graduates' understanding of the vital importance of preserving heritage resources for the Saudi community.
4. Build strategic partnerships with local and regional academic and research institutions and exchange expertise.

• K1: Acquire in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of fundamental and advanced concepts and theories in the field of tourism guidance.
• K2: Understand the historical, cultural, and environmental aspects associated with tourism at both local and regional levels.
• K3: Comprehend modern developments in the tourism sector and research, and utilize them to support advanced professional decision-making.
• S1: Apply integrated concepts, principles, and theories in complex and diverse contexts within the field of tourism guidance to enhance performance efficiency.
• S2: Analyze the impact of tourism on cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.
• S3: Develop tourism programs that meet the diverse needs and interests of tourists.
• V1: Exhibit professional responsibility and ethical conduct in providing tourism guidance services.
• V2: Engage in continuous learning and development in the fields of tourism and cultural heritage.
• V3: Collaborate and work effectively with various stakeholders in the tourism industry to enhance the tourism experience.

1. Ready for employment with professional skills.
2. Broadly knowledgeable and deeply understanding.
3. Equipped with critical and creative thinking skills.
4. Proficient in effective and professional communication skills.
5. Upholds ethical and social responsibility.

Study Plan

Course Code Course Title Credit
Ethics and Islamic Values 2
Islamic Banking and Economics 2
Community Building in Islam 2
English Language (1) 3
English Language (2) 3

Course Code Course Title Credit
Communication Skills 2
Creative Writing 2
Writing Academic Reports 2
Emotional Intelligence Course 2
Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
Principles of Projects Management 2
Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
Principles of E-Commerce 2
Financial Literacy 2
Leadership and Change Management 2
Health Awareness 2
Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
Fitness and Sport Science 2
Sustainable Development 2
Global Citizenship 2
Lifelong Learning Skills 2
Sustainable Ecosystems 2
History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
Good Citizenship Values 2
Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
Basics of Programming 2
Data Analysis and Management 2

Course Code Course Title Credit
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2

Course Code Course Title Credit
Women and Tourism 2
French for Tourism 2
Hospitality Human Resources Management 3
Human Resource Management 3
Human Resource Management in Tourism 2
Sustainable Tourism Development 2
Human Resources Management in Tourism and Travel 3
Management of Tourism Events 2
Management of Al-Hajj and Al-Umrrah 2
Management of Tourism Events 2
Management of Al-Hajj and Al-Umrrah 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
English Language (1) 3
English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
History of The Arabian Peninsula 2
Biography of the Prophet (Values and Behavior) 2
Statistics 3
Social work and Voluntary 2
Quran Recitation Skills 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
History of The Arabian Peninsula 2
Biography of the Prophet (Values and Behavior) 2
Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2
Introduction to Tourism 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
English Language (3) 3
History of the Saudi State 2
Tourism Resources in The Kingdom 3 TOGU100
Principles of Tourism Guidance 2
Society and Tourism 2
Tourism Organizations and Systems 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Monuments of the Arabian Peninsula 3
Museology 2
Maintenance and Restoration of Monuments 3
English Language (4) 3 ENG210
Consumer Behavior in Tourism 2 TOGU211
Crafts and Traditional Industry 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Intangible Culture Heritage 3
Heritage Entrepreneurship 2
English Language for Tourism 3 ENG211
Hospitality Industry 3 TOGU212
Tourist Transportation 2
Tourist Attractions in Saudi Arabia 3 TOGU210

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Tourist Media 3
Management of Tourism Programs and Groups 3 TOGU213
Archaeological Sites Rehabilitation and Planning 3 TOGU314
Saudi Traditional Architecture 3
Tourism Information Systems 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Tourist Issues 2
Management of Tourism and Travel Agencies 3 TOGU220
Skills and Tourism Supporting Applications 3 TOGU341
Professional Rehabilitation of Tourist Guide 3
Methodology of Scientific Research 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Graduation Project 4 TOGU480
CO-OP Training 6 TOGU443AND TOGU442AND TOGU404AND TOGU480AND TOGU424