What Course Can You Study With Tourism?
What Course Can You Study With Tourism?
You’ll be happy to know that there are several courses you may take in addition to pursuing a career in tourism to increase your knowledge and open up other employment opportunities.
There are various tourism courses to suit everyone’s interests, depending on their areas of interest. Some examples include certification in hotel management, certificate and diploma programs in hospitality, courses for event coordinators, tourism policy and planning, and a diploma in food, and hospitality administration.
Check the options below to learn more about the tourism courses that can help you develop your career.
Which Course Is Best In Tourism Management?
You can start your career in the tourism industry by studying the following Short Courses:
- Tourism Management: Short Course
- Tourism Management: Certificate Course
- Tourism Management: Comprehensive Course
- Guest House Management: Short Course
- Guest House Management: Certificate Course
- Guest House Management: Comprehensive Course
Tourism Management Certificate Course – Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Tourism Management
- First Aid
- Customer Satisfaction
Travel and Tourism Courses
- Bachelor of Tourism Management / Diploma in Tourism Management
- Bachelors of Arts / Event and Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Communication and Media
- Diploma in Social Science, Extended Tourism Management
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management
How long does tourism last?
How long does a bachelor’s program in tourism management typically last? Depending on your study destination and/or university, it typically takes three to four years to acquire a bachelor’s degree in tourism administration.
Courses with a focus on travel and tourism
You can pick from the following tourism-related fields to study or work in, depending on your interests:
- Celebrity Tourism or Film Tourism
- Educational Tourism
- Cruise Tourism
- Rural Tourism
- Space Tourism
- Domestic Tourism
- International Tourism
- Outbound Tourism
- Business Tourism
- Pilgrimage and Spiritual Tourism
- Cultural Tourism
- Dark Tourism
- Culinary Tourism
- Adventure Tourism
- Wildlife Tourism
- Medical Tourism
- Wellness Tourism
Does Tourism Have Maths?
No, Tourism does not have Maths nor is Maths a requirement in the Tourism Short Course offered at Matric College. However, in the course of your duties, there can be a need to add, multiply, and subtract.
How Many APS Points Do I Need To Study Tourism?
You do not need to have any APS points to study the Tourism Short Courses. Anyone can study the Tourism Short Courses with or without Matric. You can study the Tourism Short Courses even if you have a Degree. You are good to go if you meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write, and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
What Kind Of Jobs Are There In The Tourism Industry?
Here are the career options in Tourism:
- Front Desk Clerk
- Front Desk Receptionist
- Events Manager
- Hotel Or Resort Manager
- Spa Manager
- Housekeeper
- Tour Operator
- Event And Conferencing Organiser
- Tourism Marketing Manager
- Tour Guide
- Leisure Activity Coordinator
- Travel Agency Manager
- Tourist Information Centre Manager
- Guest Relations Manager
- Executive Chef
- Sommelier
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