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    Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management

    About The Academic Program

    The Travel and Tourism Management Program is an academic and professional program that aims to prepare scientifically and professionally qualified cadres in the Travel and Tourism sector. The program enables them to compete in the labor market through specialized educational courses and an excellent field training opportunity.

    Major

    Travel and TourismManagement

    Language of instruction

    English

    Duration

    2 Years

    Academic degree

    Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management

    Career opportunities

    Tourism and travel agent - Tourist tour organizer - Marketing and sales coordinator and supervisor for tourism and travel agencies - Tour guide - Activities and Events organizer - Human resources specialist and supervisor in travel and tourism agencies - Ground services supervisor at airports

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    The Travel and Tourism Management Program aims to: - Prepare academically and professionally qualified graduates in the Travel and Tourism Management field who are able to compete in the labor market. - Build the graduates' capabilities to deal with various variables, developments and situations in the Travel and Tourism field. - Build strategic partnerships with government and private institutions in the Travel and Tourism field to develop field training. - Propose activities and initiatives that contribute to increasing tourism awareness and contribute to community service and its development. - Prepare students for the professional certification exam (Amadeus) by studying the following courses: • Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry • Cross-Cultural Communications • Travel Agency management • Airline Reservation Systems.

    1.To prepare scientifically and professionally qualified graduates in tourism and travel management, capable of competing in the job market.
    2. To build the graduates' capacity to handle various variables, developments, and situations in the field of tourism and travel.
    3. To build strategic partnerships with governmental and private institutions in tourism and travel to develop training.
    4. To suggest activities and initiatives that contribute to increasing tourism awareness, serving, and developing the community.
    5. To prepare students for the Amadeus professional certification exam through their study of the following courses: Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Cross Cultural Communications, Travel Agency Management and Airline Reservation Systems.

    Knowledge and understanding:
    1-To identify tourism and travel as a phenomenon and as a business system.
    2-To describe the Saudi tourist products and services.
    3-To recognize the definitions, terminologies, and concepts of tourism and travel.
    Skills :
    1-To plan resources for effective and efficient tourism operations.
    2- To use knowledge of best practices to further sustainability (economic, environmental, and cultural/social) in the industry.
    3-To Manage the needs and requirements of different types of tourist.
    Values:
    1-To work collaboratively in groups, both as a leader and a team member, in diverse environments, learning from and contributing to the learning of others.

    1-Profiecency.
    2- Team-oriented.
    3- Decision Maker.

    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
    International Financial Reporting Standards 3
    Internal Audit 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Cruise Line Management 3
    Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Travel 3
    Hajj & Umrah Services Management 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3 OR ENG101OR ENG101-1
    Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry 3
    Cross Cultural Communications 3
    Cultural Tourism and Heritage in KSA 3
    Tourism and Travel Economics 3
    Tourism Legal Issues in KSA 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Tour Guiding 3
    Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Development 3 TTM130
    Travel Agency management and Airline Reservation Systems 3 TTM140
    Tourism and Travel Services Marketing 3
    Human Resources Management in Tourism and Travel 3 TTM140

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Customer service 3
    Conference & Event Management 3 HOS101
    Airport Ground Services 3 TTM120
    Crisis Management and Tourism Security 3
    English Language for Tourism 3 ENG102

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Cooperative Training 6 TTM221AND TTM250AND HOS243AND HOS203AND TTM222