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Academic Programmes

Diploma In Tourism Management (Full Accreditation - MQA Cert A10446)

Excel College - Tourism DiplomaINTRODUCTION
Tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry, offering a multitude of employment opportunities and exciting careers, both nationally and
internationally, in businesses and organi sations from multinationals to micro firms, from world heritage sites to national parks.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
The Diploma in Tourism Management is well structured and provides a good balance between theory and practical skills related to the tourism
industry. You will learn a range of contemporary issues associated with the travel, hospitality & tourism industry such as business tourism, hotel management, tour operations, travel agencies and transportation for tourism.
You will learn how to apply this valuable knowledge and skills gained from the tourism and hospitality programmes, through case studies, research & industry-based projects.

HOW WOULD YOU BENEFIT?
This course is also designed to develop:

• Entrepreneurial traits & motivation as well as the spirit of tourism enterprise
• Decision-making capabilities required to set-up a tourism business venture
• Expertise to successfully manage a tourism or hospitality enterprise

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME
Excel International College operates on a semester system. Each academic session consists of three long semesters, followed by one week of examination. To qualify for the diploma, students are required to satisfy a minimum of six semesters. Within this period, they must complete a minimum number of credits specified by the programme. Students’ academic & tourism project / internship achievements are continuously evaluated throughout the semester.

CAREERS & PROGRESSION

This Diploma is suitable for those who wish to take up a graduate or middle management position.

As a graduate, you will be able to find work in a range of careers around the world including positions in event management, tourism marketing, hotel marketing, eco-tourism projects or as front office executives. You may even aspire to become a very successful entrepreneur in the tourism industry! Students will be equipped with the necessary skills & knowledge to carry out management duties effectively.

FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
BBA (Degree Completion Programme) in Tourism & Hospitality Management or Business & Management

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Three (3) credits in SPM/SPMV or GCE ‘O’ Levels
• Other equivalent qualifications with government's recognition

DURATION
• 3 years
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
• PTPTN, EPF, Bank Loan
• Diploma in Tourism Management JPT reference number: JPT/BPP(K)1000-600/B2130 Jld.2 (11)
• Course name: Diploma in Tourism Management (R2/812/4/0125)
• Expiry date: 11 Februari 2025
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