Diploma in Tourism and Destination Management
School of Workforce Enhancement and Development
Upskilling Academy
Programme Description
This programme focuses on teaching students about destination management models and ideas, as well as management demands and processes in the tourism industry. It prepares students to deal with tourists/visitors, host communities, the private sector, and the public sector in a variety of destinations to help a destination achieve sustainability and improve tourism/ visitor satisfaction.
The programme looks at the issues of modern tourism marketing in the context of sustainable destination management and marketing. The role of destination management organisations and community destination sites in the visitor experience (creation and promotion), as well as the function of governments in destination recovery after crises, are also important themes within this programme.
Requirements
Minimum five (5) CSEC/GCE O’ Level subjects, inclusive of English A and Mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A, B, C. *Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 and beyond.
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit* |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
| * Total Programme Credits can be found in the courses section | ||||
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in Major | TOUR 121 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |
| Course in Major | TOUR 125 | Hospitality and Tourism Law and Insurance | 3 |
| Course in Major | TOUR 131 | Introduction to Destination Management | 3 |
| Course in Major | TOUR 211 | Sustainable Tourism Development | 3 |
| Course in Major | TOUR 212 | Tourism Policy and Planning | 3 |
| Course in Major | TOUR 101 | Tour Guiding and Packaging | 4 |
| TOUR 244 | Practicum | 3 | |
| Total Credits Major Courses | 22 | ||
| MKTG 127 | Tourism Brand Management | 3 | |
| ENTP 210 | Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| MGMT 125 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| ACCT 126 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 | |
| CLTR 105 | Cultural Diversity and Cross-Cultural Awareness | 3 | |
| SPAN 105 | Spanish for Travel and Tourism | 3 | |
| Total Credits Support Courses | 18 |
Additional Information
Semester
In Person / Online / Blended
Gate Funding Availability:
No
Payment Plan Availability:
Yes
Campus
Email:
professionaled@costaatt.edu.tt
Telephone:
625-5030 ext. 2601, 2600
