Programme Objectives
The programme is designed to provide participants with the knowledge they will require in order to:
- analyse tourism development proposals
- produce viable and sustainable tourism policies and strategies.
Course Structure
The Certificate in Travel & Tourism – Part 1
- Characteristics of World Destinations
- Fundamentals of the Hotel & Catering Industry
- Numeracy & Statistics
- Retail Travel Operations
- Structure of Travel & Tourism
The Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies – Part 2
- Accounting
- Business Management & Administration
- Management of Travel & Tourism Operations
- Tour Operations
- Tourism Marketing & Promotion
The Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies – Part 3
- Economics for Business
- Hospitality Management
- Management Theory & Practice
- Tourism & the Environment
- Travel & Tourism Development
Entry Requirements
- SSSCE credit passes (A-E) in four (4) subjects: two (2) electives plus, two (2) core subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Aggregate score should not exceed 24.
- WASSCE credit or passes (AI-D7) in four (4) subjects: two (2) electives plus, two (2) core subjects including English Language and Mathematics. The aggregate scoreshould not exceed 36.
- Mature candidates must not be less than 24 years at the time of admission and should have, at least, three years considerable working experience. Mature applicants will be required to enroll in a 6-week course, write an entrance examination, and attend an interview if successful
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM-UK) is responsible for our examination and other academic issues. The certificate issued by the ICM-UK is equally accepted and recognized by the Ghana Accreditation Board and any other public and private universities in and outside the country respectively.
Courses Duration
The Tourism and Business Studies is a One year Diploma programme with two semesters. The programme which has regular and weekend components provides general basic principles of Tourism and the Business Studies programme in the first semester.
Students, having covered the fundamental concepts in both disciplines are guided in the second semester to specialize the functional courses of Tourism with practical attachment to ensure their acquiring skills.
