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Course Overview
    Advanced Diploma Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree
majoring in Tourism
Level : Advanced Diploma Undergraduate Degree Postgraduate Degree
Duration : 2 years 3 years 4-4.5 years
Location : Singapore, Indonesia Australia, Singapore Australia
Intakes : January, April, July, October January & July
Awarded by :

Raffles College Pty Ltd
awarded Tourism Bachelor Degree holders are eligible for:
Master of Commerce majoring in Tourism
Introduction

If you love learning about the cultures and places of the world; dream of travelling the world; and want to work in the world of travel; a Degree in Tourism will equip you with what you need to know about the industry of leisure.

When you are in tourism, the world is your oyster – and in some cases, also your workplace. Tourism is a large industry and with a good education, you will have skills versatile enough to be relevant to a wide range of public and private sectors. Regardless of your job in tourism, the bottom line is always to ensure a pleasant journey and experience for valued customers. The love for travel or global culture will keep you going through times of high pressure.

Popular jobs include Hotel or F&B Management, Holiday Representatives, and Airline Executives. The management of businesses involved in tourism or hospitality will strategize over which elements to bring into their facilities and assign jobs to the most suitable staff to handle various issues that arise. Holiday Representatives plan and direct tourist itineraries, including their mode of transport, meals, and accommodations.

Working professionals in tourism, especially those with a high volume of travelling assignments, have to adapt quickly in ever-changing environments. One day you might be in Asia, and within 24 hours, you might be dispatched to Europe or the Middle East. You have to be prepared to travel on short notice and be able to adapt to new social and physical environments quickly.

If you are up for the challenge and want to be in tourism, pursue a Degree in Tourism to prepare yourself for your future career.

Submit an online enquiry on our tourism degree for a free career consultation at any of our Raffles International Admissions Offices. Please indicate your preferred location of study.

Areas of study
  
Semester 1
  • Managing People and Organizations
  • Managing Business Information in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Trends and Opportunities in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Tourism Planning and Development

 Semester 2
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Trends and Opportunities in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Managing Business Information in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Tourism Planning and Development
Semester 3
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Essential E-marketing Strategy
  • Effective Communication in the Corporate Environment
  • Tourism Elective

 Semester 4
  • Understanding Today’s Consumers
  • Success Strategies for International Marketing
  • Tourism Elective
  • Elective
Semester 5
  • Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters
  • Tourism Elective
  • Other Elective
  • Other Elective

 Semester 6
  • Industry Experience
  • Integrative Tourism Project
Why Study Tourism With Raffles and How do I Get Started?

At Raffles, our degree program provides background knowledge of the tourism industry, and transferable skills that can be applied within a range of public and private sectors. Through this course, you will develop an understanding of the importance of management and marketing. Research, critical thinking and analysis are all part of the study of tourism within the structure of a commerce degree.

In addition, you will learn from internationally qualified lecturers from around the world. With a multi-cultural environment, you can learn and make friends with international peers for an enriching education. You will study about hospitality principals, marketing, and management, as well as how to apply them through case studies and theories.
Career Opportunities
  • Hotel, food and beverage
  • Ecotourism
  • Customer Services Manager
  • Tourism Authorities
  • Tourist Guide
  • Travel Agency Manager
  • Holiday Representative
  • Arts and Culture
  • Conferences and Conventions
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Theme Park Manager

Select a school which will help develop you as an individual and professional when you further your studies. Since tourism is a field that requires high social skills and understanding of various cultures, studying abroad will be a good choice. Not only will it improve your social skills in a foreign country, you will learn independence by living away from your comfort zone at home.

After you have cleared your modules, including an industrial internship, you will be ready to start your career upon graduation. You can then join the tourism field as a professional with a Degree in Tourism and experience from your internship.


Submit an online enquiry on our tourism degree for a free career consultation at any of our Raffles International Admissions Offices. Please indicate your preferred location of study.

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