TRAVEL, TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

The Travel, Tourism and Hospitality industry is one of the largest sectors in the global economy. Both the public and private sectors in most countries are involved in providing a variety of services in theme parks, hotels, historical buildings and museums, restaurants, ports, airports, and agencies.

Attracting visitors is a high priority on economic agendas worldwide. What all aspects of the industry have in common, no matter where they are based, is the need to provide quality service to ever more discerning customers.

Whereas ABE's Travel, Tourism and Hospitality course is for students wishing to pursue a management career in this industry. The course aims to provide a solid business and management understanding.
 

• Introduction to Business
• Introduction to Business Communication
• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
   

Diploma Syllabus - 1 year

Level 1

• Economics
• Organisational Behaviour
• Accounting
• Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Level 2

• Human Resource Management
• Quantitative Methods
• Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
• Two subjects - TBA
   

Entry Requirements for ABE Certificate and Diploma

• Four GCSE/GCE ‘O’ levels/SCE, one of which should be in English and one in a Maths subject at grade A, B or C (for overseas students grades 1 to 6 Credits/Distinctions are considered equivalent) OR intermediate HSC pass with good grades OR applicants of 21 years of age or more may be admitted at the discretion of the college, foregoing minimum entry requirements, provided that they satisfy the college that they are sufficiently well motivated.
• British Council IELTS test score of 6.5 or above is preferable. Similar proficiency tests will be considered.

Advanced Diploma Syllabus - 1 year
Start Date - January and August

• Corporate Strategy
• International Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
• Tourism and the Environment
• Two further subjects - TBA
   

Entry Requirements for ABE Advanced Diploma

• ICM/ABE Diploma OR other suitable qualifications and experience at the discretion of the examining body.
• British Council IELTS test score of 6.5 or above is preferable. Similar proficiency tests will be considered.

Career prospects

ABE Diploma students normally continue to complete the ABE Advanced Diploma. However, positions in Human Resources, Middle Management and Administration may be available. Advanced Diploma students will be well placed to enter a variety of careers in the Travel and Tourism industry, such as Marketing, Management, Administration and Human Resources.
Degree holders will be able to launch their career in hospitality management - working in any of the varied fields of the industry. The course will also enable you to pursue further studies by way of Masters and Research programmes in Business related disciplines.