Diploma in Tourism Management
Dubai College of Tourism
Key Information
Campus location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
AED 25,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting cities and tourism is at the heart of its future. It is fast becoming the city’s main economic driver, with the Dubai Government focused on ensuring the rapid growth of the tourism industry. The speed of this growth and the diversity of its offering means that more and more people are being employed in interesting positions, many of which have not existed until now. It also means that there is an increasing number of new and exciting careers available to you, and the opportunity to play a prominent role in Dubai’s future. Our Tourism courses expose students to a range of tourism services and skills. It will provide students with a sound knowledge of both office and field-based industry functions and the confidence to apply them in the real world. The practical focus of this course will open doors to the industry's top employers and ensure a rewarding career.
The one-year Certificate program explores Visitor Information, Impacts of Tourism, Travel Agency Operations, Guiding, and various other topics designed to ensure that graduates excel in the industry.
Upon completion, students can continue their studies with our Diploma in Tourism Management for an additional year to build on these skills to give graduates all the tools required to master all the facets of Tourism Management.
Course Structure
Year One | Certificate in Tourism (Level 4)
During the one-year Certificate in Tourism program students study the following subjects core units which provide the fundamental business and academic skills required in any tourism-related position:
- Cultural Awareness and Workplace Communication
- International Computer Driving License (Base)
- Business Fundamentals
- Service Skills Fundamentals
- Marketing
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Sustainability
- Financial Accounting and Control
Tourism students will also study specialized units giving them a broad knowledge about the key components of the tourism sector as well as concrete skills to make them work-ready. The units are:
- Introduction to the Tourism Industry
- Preparing for a career in Tourism
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (short)
- Global Destinations
- Introduction to the Events Industry (short)
- Travel Agency Operations
- Tour Guiding
- Industry Internship
Year Two | Diploma in Tourism Management (Level 5)
Upon successful completion of the certificate program, students can choose to progress to the Diploma in Tourism Management program, which requires an additional year of study. The Diploma focuses on teaching students more supervisory, teamwork, and leadership skills. You will also have the opportunity to tailor your studies to suit your career aspirations through a selection of optional modules and complete a longer industry internship placement of at least 4 months.
Students study the following subjects during the Diploma Of Tourism Management:
- Business Communication
- Supervising and Leading a Team
- Digital Marketing
- Event Tourism
- Changing Patterns of Tourism
- Industry Internship
Please note the Diploma program is only available to those students who have successfully completed the one-year certificate program.
Course Features
- Site Visits
- Guest Lectures from Industry Experts /Connections
- Industry Links/Connections
- Careers Service - Preparing for a career in Tourism
- Industry Expertise – teachers
- Practical group work and assignments
- Network with industry professionals
- One month Internship
- Volunteering Opportunities
Course Details
Certificate Program
- Total Credit Hours: 68 hours
- Fees: 25,000 AED
Diploma Program
- Total Credit Hours: 22 hours
- Fees: 25,000 AED