Bachelor of Tourism Management
Admission to Program
Admission to the program is explained in the HCT Admission Policy described in the Academic Policies section of this Catalog.
Program Mission
The Bachelor of Tourism Management program is committed to cultivating forward-thinking graduates equipped to thrive in both management and practitioner roles within the dynamic tourism industry. Our graduates will emerge with a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling them to tackle contemporary challenges and drive innovation in local and international contexts. Our educational framework is dedicated to developing ethical and entrepreneurial leaders, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and technological agility, equipping them to navigate and prosper in the fast-paced global marketplace.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Tourism Management program delivers a comprehensive and dynamic curriculum, prioritizing a profound comprehension of pivotal concepts and trends that influence the global tourism landscape. With a strong emphasis on practical application, the program is meticulously crafted to equip students for successful managerial roles in the swiftly evolving tourism sector. This four-year undergraduate program, totaling 120 credit hours, offers a diverse array of subjects. These encompass general education courses, core business courses, specialized tourism courses, and immersive hands-on learning experiences. The program synergizes academic learning with real-world industry projects and apprenticeships, ensuring that students cultivate not just insights but also the critical skills that are essential for thriving in the tourism sector.
Program Goals
To produce graduates who are:
- Innovative and ready to assume today's Tourism Management roles, with the foresight and adaptability to become tomorrow's industry leaders.
- Entrepreneurial-minded and skilled at integrating theoretical knowledge and applied learning, fostering effective problem-solving skills in Tourism Management.
- Critical thinkers who can develop practical, applied Tourism Management solutions for real world problems leveraging technology.
- Ethical decision-makers in diverse business environment with an emphasis on sustainability.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to…
- Apply interdisciplinary business knowledge and regulations to solve business problems
- Collaborate in teams, demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to professional development of others.
- Evaluate ethical and professional responsibilities in complex business situations, exhibiting autonomy and dedication to self-improvement.
- Formulate solutions to tourism management current issues with a structured knowledge base, critical analysis, and problem-solving research techniques.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in technical, creative, and analytical skills to unpredictable tourism industry matters, using research tools and strategies for innovative, evidence-based solutions.
- Utilize advanced communication, information technology skills and critical evaluation for efficiently managing the day-to-day operations of tourism businesses.
- Demonstrate autonomy and leadership in tourism business operations overseeing projects and tasks to address real-world challenges.
Completion Requirements
Bachelor of Tourism Management
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Business Core Courses | 45 | |
| Tourism Management Specialization Courses | 57 | |
| General Studies | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
To qualify for the bachelor's degree, a student is required to:
- Successfully complete the required number of credits and courses specific to the program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Complete 100 hours of volunteering.
- Meet the residency requirement that a minimum of 50% of the program credit requirements have been completed at the HCT.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
Business Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 45 | ||
| BUS 1023 | Applied Mathematics for Business | 3 |
| ACC 1003 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 1003 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT 1003 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACC 1103 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 1013 | Managing Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| ECO 1103 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MRK 1103 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| STS 2003 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| FIN 2003 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT 2113 | Ethics and Sustainability in Business | 3 |
| BIS 2103 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| LAW 3103 | Business and Commercial Law | 3 |
| MGT 3013 | Project Management & Business Simulation | 3 |
| BUS 3123 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
Tourism Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 30 | ||
| TRM 2013 | Principles of Tourism Management | 3 |
| TRM 2133 | Managing Customer Service and Experience | 3 |
| TRM 2113 | Travel Intermediation and Air Transportation | 3 |
| TRM 3023 | Digital Transformation in Tourism | 3 |
| TRM 3043 | Responsible Tourism Management | 3 |
| TRM 3143 | Integrated Marketing Strategies for Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| ENT 4033 | Startup Lab | 3 |
| MRK 4073 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| TRM 4013 | Niche Tourism | 3 |
| TRM 4043 | Contemporary Tourism Dynamics | 3 |
Tourism Specialization Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 27 | ||
| TRM 3123 | Hospitality Operations Management | 3 |
| TRM 3616 | TRM Industry Project I * | 6 |
| TRM 3133 | Event Planning and Coordination | 3 |
| TRM 4143 | Managing Visitor Attractions | 3 |
| TRM 4716 | TRM Industry Project II * | 6 |
| TRM 4153 | Tourism and Cultural Heritage | 3 |
| TRM 4213 | Tourism Capstone Project | 3 |
| *Apprenticeship courses | ||
General Studies Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 18 | ||
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUS 2503 | AI for Business | 3 |
| BUS 3013 | Data Science for Business | 3 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 120 |
| Maximum Duration of Study | 6 years |
| Minimum Duration of Study | 4 years |
| Cost Recovery Program | No |
| Program Code | BUTRM |
| Major Code | TRM |
Recommended Sequence of Study
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| BUS 1023 | Applied Mathematics for Business | 3 |
| ACC 1003 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 1003 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT 1003 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| ACC 1103 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 1013 | Managing Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| ECO 1103 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MRK 1103 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| TRM 2013 | Principles of Tourism Management | 3 |
| STS 2003 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FIN 2003 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BUS 2503 | AI for Business | 3 |
| TRM 2133 | Managing Customer Service and Experience | 3 |
| TRM 2113 | Travel Intermediation and Air Transportation | 3 |
| MGT 2113 | Ethics and Sustainability in Business | 3 |
| BIS 2103 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| BUS 3013 | Data Science for Business | 3 |
| TRM 3023 | Digital Transformation in Tourism | 3 |
| TRM 3043 | Responsible Tourism Management | 3 |
| LAW 3103 | Business and Commercial Law | 3 |
| MGT 3013 | Project Management & Business Simulation | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| BUS 3123 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| TRM 3133 | Event Planning and Coordination | 3 |
| TRM 3616 | TRM Industry Project I | 6 |
| TRM 3123 | Hospitality Operations Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| TRM 4043 | Contemporary Tourism Dynamics | 3 |
| TRM 4013 | Niche Tourism | 3 |
| MRK 4073 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| ENT 4033 | Startup Lab | 3 |
| TRM 3143 | Integrated Marketing Strategies for Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| TRM 4213 | Tourism Capstone Project | 3 |
| TRM 4153 | Tourism and Cultural Heritage | 3 |
| TRM 4716 | TRM Industry Project II | 6 |
| TRM 4143 | Managing Visitor Attractions | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Bipithalal Nair, PhD (Tourism Management), University of Bedfordshire, Great Britain.
Debra Henderson, master's degree (Tourism & Hotel Management), Queensland University, Australia.
Elena Spanou Tripinioti, PhD ( Hospitality-Tourism Management), Middlesex University.
Gamal Khalifa, PhD (Tourism & Hotel Management), Fayoum University, Egypt.
Iva Bulatović, PhD (Tourism & Hotel Management.), Mediterranean University Podgorica, Montenegro.
Katia Iankova, PhD (Urban Studies), University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada.
Maria PitharoulI, master's degree (Tourism), University of Westminster.
Marisse Aranas, PhD (Business Administration), Manuel S. Enverga Univ Found, Philippines.
Mohammed ElDief, PhD (Hospitality Management), Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.
Nikola Naumov, PhD (Human Geography), King’s College, United Kingdom.
Rafika Ben Guirat, PhD (Business Marketing), IGR-IAE Rennes Graduate School of Management, France.
Sara Nunes, PhD (Business Administration: Tourism Management Major), University of Extremadura, Spain
Sebastian Vengesayi, PhD (Tourism Management), Monash University, Australia