Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management

Course Description:

This course is intended for individuals who are passionate and sold-out to the industry of Travel, Tourism & Hospitality and are interested in obtaining extensive knowledge and practical skills related to the industry. The program targets individuals who will work as professional Tour Operators, Travel Consultants, Supervisors, Licensed Tour Guides, Hotel Managers, etc. This program of studies will primarily focus on the skills and competencies required by travel agents and tour operators and will also cover macro aspects of this dynamic industry including the Hotel Management. There is a high demand for professional human resources in the tourism and hospitality industry in Africa. Studying this course opens many doors to work in any country in the region.

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

• Start and manage a Tour & Travel Company
• Organize and manage trade fairs, exhibitions and other events in both the Tourism & Hospitality Industries
• Understand the role of the tour guide and manage the complex concepts of a well-organized tour
• Be creative in the design and management of historical tours
• Evaluate and anticipate customer expectations during the implementation process of tour guiding
• Understand and explain the detailed historical content of various itineraries and sites
• Manage individuals, small, medium, and big tour groups and ensure safety and customer satisfaction at all times
• Manage both ordinary, VIPs and VVIPs clients
• Display skills to manage Hotels, Resorts, Lodges, Conferences, and Events

• Comprehend complex theories related to the study of travel and tourism
• Transfer theoretical knowledge to design creative and innovative tourism-related products and services
• Implement creative entrepreneurial skills within a tourism-oriented organization
• Propose and generate business/departmental ideas based on specific economic and market situations, trends, and contemporary tourism practices.

Job Opportunities

• Tour Companies
• Tour & Travel Agencies
• Tour Guide in all the National Parks in Uganda & East Africa
• Freelance Tour Guide
• Guiding in Museums and Historical Sites
• Tourist Information Centers
• Hotels
• Tourism Authorities/Organizations
• Airlines
• Airport
• Exhibitions
• Destination Management Companies
• Conservation Organizations

Duration of Course:            2 Years ( 4 Semesters)

Duration of Semester:      13 weeks   

Holiday Period:                  4 weeks

Internship Period:              3 months

Tuition:

Citizens of the East African Community

- 1st Semester:               1,090,000 

- 2nd Semester:              815,000

- 3rd Semester:               965,000

- 4th Semester:               815,000

- Internship:                   150,000

The above fees cover: 

1. Application fee ( paid once)

2. Registration fee ( paid once)

3. Tuition ( paid every semester)

4. Development fee ( paid every academic  year)

5. Functional fee ( paid every semester)

6. Student Card ( paid once and once its lost the student pays for the new one)

7. Internship ( paid at the end of the semester or whenever applying for internship training).

NB. Hostel fees, Corporate uniforms, meals, transport, study class fees, and any other fee is NOT included in the above fee structure. These shall be communicated during the semesters and in the circular.

The management of the Tourism Institute of East Africa reserves the right to adjust the fees and programs without prior written notice.