Tourism Management
About Tourism Management
The Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management program prepares graduates to become tour organizers, tourism entrepreneurs, and Hospitality specialists through a combination of liberal arts, business fundamentals, and technology training. Students gain knowledge of foreign languages, geography, and culture alongside business mastery to meet the unique demands of the tourism and travel industry. Additionally, the program integrates information technology and information systems courses, providing students with expertise in automation, digital processes, and proficiency in software for Global Distribution Systems. Partnerships with Yuchengco Group (YGC) of companies also provide networking opportunities for students.
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
- The program primarily prepares the student to be a tourism specialist. The student will be trained to be equipped for whatever role in the tourism industry, from airline flight attendants, to tour guides, to
- The students will be exposed to a variety of tourism institutions in order to create a holistic educational environment. They will be exposed to not only resorts but also art museums, restaurant and dining spots and more. They will also be introduced to government agencies involved in the tourism sector of the region.
- The graduates of this program are expected to be tour guides, airline attendants, tourism entrepreneurs, and tourist spot operators. They may also pursue businesses not necessarily related to tourism but supports tourism
Program Table Summary
- 2019-2020
- B.S. Tourism Management
- Total Number of Units and breakdown
| Course Classification | Total Number of Units |
|---|---|
| General Education | 36 |
| NSTP | 6 |
| Physical Education | 8 |
| Common Business and Management Education Courses | 6 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Core Courses | 30 |
| Tourism Professional Courses | 30 |
| Professional Elective | 15 |
| Practicum-BSTM | 6 |
| MapúaMCM Required Courses | 30 |
| Total | 167 |
- Expected number of years to complete the program – 4 years
- Graduates of Non-ABM (e.g. STEM, HUMSS, GAS) will be required to take a 15 unit bridging program
Program Education Objectives
The program goals of the BS Tourism Management for its graduates are as follows:
- Set up a business
- Manage and operate a business
- Assume Managerial position in the field of Business Development, Corporate Planning, and other related positions in the corporate or Public organizations or Non-government organizations
Student Outcomes
A graduate of BS Tourism Management should be able to:
- Plan, implement and monitor tours and sales activities
- Research, plan and conduct various tour guiding activities
- Develop appropriate marketing programs and arrange the required travel services
- Plan/organize, implement and evaluate MICE activities
- Plan, develop and evaluate tourism sites and attractions.
List of Courses
| TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY CORE COURSES – The common set of core and specific competencies for Tourism and Hospitality. These were developed from general education, business and tourism/hospitality subjects. | |
|---|---|
| THM101 | PHILIPPINE CULTURE AND TOURISM GEOGRAPHY |
| THM102 | RISK MANAGEMENT AS APPLIED TO SAFETY, SECURITY AND SANITATION |
| THM103 | QUALITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY |
| THM104 | LEGAL ASPECTS IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY |
| THM105 | MACRO PERSPECTIVE OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY |
| THM106 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND APPLIED ETHICS |
| THM107 | MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY IN WORKPLACE FOR THE TOURISM PROFESSIONAL |
| THM108 | TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MARKETING |
| THM109 | MICRO PERSPECTIVE OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY |
| THM110 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY |
| PROFESSIONAL COURSES – These are the required courses geared towards the specific discipline of Tourism, whose competence can be measured against established standards. | |
| TRM101 | GLOBAL CULTURE AND TOURISM GEOGRAPHY |
| TRM102 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM |
| TRM103 | TOUR AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT |
| TRM104 | TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT |
| TRM105 | TOURISM POLICY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
| TRM106 | FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1 |
| TRM107 | FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 |
| TRM108 | RESEARCH IN TOURISM |
| TRM109 | APPLIED BUSINESS TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES IN TOURISM |
| TRM110 | INTRODUCTION TO MEETINGS INCENTIVES CONFERENCES AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT |
| PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES – These are the courses that a student may select from. These may lead to a certain focus in the Tourism industry. | |
| TRM111 | MEDICAL AND WELLNESS TOURISM |
| TRM112 | RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT |
| TRM113 | AGRI-TOURISM |
| TRM114 | CRUISE TOURISM |
| TRM115 | TOUR GUIDING |
| TRM116 | PHILIPPINE GASTRONOMICAL TOURISM |
| TRM117 | ACCOMODATION OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT |
| TRM118 | SPECIALIZED FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE OPERATIONS |
| TRM119 | TRAVEL WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY |
| TRM120 | TOURISM INFORMATION MANAGEMENT |
| TRM121 | ENVRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN TOURISM |
| TRM122 | HERITAGE TOURISM |
| TRM123 | CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT |
| TRM124 | TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT |
| TRM125 | MARKETING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT |
| TRM126 | DESTINATION MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING |
| TRM127 | HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN |
| TRM128 | TOURISM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT |
| TRM129 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT |
| TRM130 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DESTINATION MARKETING |
| TRM131 | ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT |
| TRM132 | TOURISM ESTATE DEVELOPMENT |
| TRM133 | MEETINGS MANAGEMENT |
| TRM134 | INCENTIVES MANAGEMENT |
| TRM135 | CONVENTIONS/CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT |
| TRM136 | EXHIBITS MANAGEMENT |
| TRM137 | HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS |
| TRM138 | TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENT |
| TRM139 | SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES |