Tourism Management

Associate Degree in Tourism Management

Program Mission:

The Tourism Management Program is designed to provide professional education in tourism management services and prepare students for careers in hospitality, marketing, management, and sustainable tourism in Belize.

Program Vision:

The vision of this program is to achieve excellence through robust and student-centered instruction, fostering the skills necessary to consistently produce high-quality tourism professionals and meet the needs of Belize’s tourism sector.

Program Goals:

Develop knowledgeable, professional, and intellectually capable business graduates that are able to gain employment or create their own employment.
Foster the use of critical thinking and creativity to solve business problems,
Develop effective business communication skills
Provide the opportunity for students to experience the real world of business through internships and other practical business experiences,
Develop socially, ethically, and community-conscious business students,
Prepare students for further undergraduate study in business, business management, or a specific functional area.

Key Courses Offered

The Tourism Management program prepares students by offering the following courses:

Foundations of Business & Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Tourism
Customer Services
Tourism Services Marketing
Financial Accounting I
Tour Guiding
Service Development
Food & Beverage I
Human Resource Management
Food & Beverage II
Event Planning
Adventure & Eco Tourism
Tour Guiding II (Professional)

Course Sequence

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