Courses

dIPLOMA IN tRAVEL AND tOURISM

The international growth in tourism, together with the matching growth in the volume of business travel has made Travel & Tourism the fastest growing industry in the world.

This programmes in Tourism & Business Studies have been designed to provide participants with an understanding of the global structure of the industry and its component parts, and the business skills which are necessary for sustainable tourism development.

In order to enhance employment prospects the programmes incorporate relevant business studies subjects in order to ensure that participants understand the structure of business and business systems.

The programmes meet the needs of those who wish to work for Travel Agents, Travel Shops, Tour Operators, Tourism Authorities, Tourist Information Centres, Car Hire Operators, Hotel Groups and other tourism related commercial operations.


 

Course Code: TT01

EU Fees: €1,800

Non EU:€3,500

Registration: 100
Exam Fees::€250
Duration:

1 Year (Fulltime)

15 months(Partime)

Awarding Body EDI-AWARDING BODY
Start Dates:

April 27th, 2011

September, 2011

September
Prerequisite
  • Three GCSEs/GCEs/Leaving cert at grades A, B or C (or equivalents)
  • Any qualification equivalent to one of the above.
  • Applicants has to be 17 and above.
  • International students must have english at or above IELS 6.5
Careers

The qualification is designed to allow entry and / or enhanced progression in a wide range of roles in the public, private and charitable sectors

Progression Route

     

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 ICM Certificate in Travel & Tourism is awarded on completion of all Part 1 subjects)

 

The Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies - Part 2

  • Accounting
  • Business Management & Administration
  • Management of Travel & Tourism Operations
  • Tour Operations
  • Tourism Marketing & Promotion


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