Leading indicators all point to an expansion in both demand and provision. Consequently the demand for tourism specialists looks set to continue. The nature of the challenges of the industry means that it is essential that those looking to make a career in it have an understanding of a whole raft of issues ranging from ethical tourism to new technology.

The Diploma in Tourism Management aims to provide students with a broad understanding of the relevant operational aspects of the international tourism industry, together with a knowledge of the basic principles which underpin the industry. Its particular dynamics are often complex and so such a course of study demands a sound understanding of business principles as well as the likes of aspiration and service delivery.

This Diploma has been devised on the basis that students will attend a course of study of not less than 450 hours. Reading around the subject along with private study will be required over and above this figure. Each of the modules has a two and a half hour examination, set and marked by CTH.

All the units will be assessed via a two and a half hour practical examination set and marked by CTH except Business Computing Unit. The examination will cover the whole of the assessment criteria in these units and will take the form of 10x2 mark questions and 5x4 mark questions in section A (40 marks). Section B will comprise of 5x20 mark questions of which candidates must select and answer three (60 marks).

The Business Computing unit`s assessment comprises of four compulsory questions. Candidates will complete this examination on a computer at the centre.

Full time/Part time (only EU citizens)

Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH).

Applicants must also satisfy at least one of following requirements for English proficiency:

The medium of instruction of applicant’s tertiary studies was in English;