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Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Course Description

To arm and train students in operational management, marketing and control of travel related services. Careers in Travel and Tourism involve the sharing of customs, unique peculiarities/features and geography of destinations and attractions .to guests and tourists. The close interaction with tourists and travelers is suitable for those with are articulate, with a flair for meeting people and involving them with activities and events.

Entry Requirements

Diploma:

• Pass in English Level 4 or equivalent,
• Minimum 3 O levels or 5 N levels OR Mature students above 21 years of age with some secondary school education and working experience.

Advanced Diploma:

• Same as in Diploma plus
• Diploma in Travel & Tourism or Diploma in Hospitality Management from AEC or equivalent

Duration

Diploma -
The Diploma consists of 13 modules to be done in 4 semesters of 2 months each

Advanced Diploma -
The Advanced Diploma consists of 10 modules to be done in 3 semesters of 2 months each plus a one week stint at a travel agency for the GDS on-line system training and orientation.

The contact hours per week is 15 hours, depending on the module taken. The assessment of each subject will be based on 60% for final exam and 40% for presentations and projects.

Assessments are set by the designated lecturer and subject to moderation by the Academic Board.

Intake

5 Intakes per year. January, April, June, August and October

Module

Diploma

• Travel & Tourism – Introduction and Manual Reservations
• Tour Leading & Cross Cultural Communication
• Tourism Office Procedures & Human Resource Management
• Staff Supervision & Training
• Computing
• Business Communication Skills
• Destinations & Products – Asia & Pacific
• Advertising, Promotion & Public, Community Relations
• Destinations & Products – Americas, Africa & Middle East
• Travel & Tourism Law

Advance Diploma

• MICE – Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions
• Tourism Itinerary Preparation, Costing & Documentation
• Interpersonal Skills & Customer Service Quality
• Travel & Tourism Operations Management
• Tourism Accounting
• Tourism Sales & Marketing
• Economics
• Finance & Business Plan Administration
• Product Development Co-ordination
• Global Distribution System (GDS) – GALILEO/ABACUS (FOC)

Fees

Diploma
The total course fee is S$7,160. This is inclusive of course materials, and examinations. An administrative charge of S$200 is made on acceptance into the program.

Advance Diploma
The total course fee is S$7,000. This is inclusive of course materials, and examinations. An administrative charge of S$200 is made on acceptance into the program.