Bachelor in Tourism Management

This is a three-unit course for the degrees Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management and Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management which will equip students with the necessary skills to develop actual marketing campaigns for a business within the tourism and hospitality industry. Emphasis in on the analysis of the market, its competition and its product; preparation of a financial budget and the development of short-term and long-range strategies to achieve desired profit through effective advertising, sales and effective public relations plan.

This  course is designed to give a clear and whole overview of Tourism and Hospitality as an ecosystem and goes beyond the usual  closed-concept  of tourism. It introduces the concepts and terms that are common  throughout the different sectors. It also intends to develop, update and maintain  local  knowledge as well as tourism  industry knowledge. It shows the structure and scope of tourism as well as the impact of Tourism as an industry in relation to the world economy and society. It also illustrates the        and let the students appreciate its multiplier effect in various fronts. It discusses the major factors that influence the history and future of tourism in the world and in the Philippines. It also introduces the sustainable goals  of tourism and discusses, among others, how  to develop protective environments for children  in tourism destinations; to observe and perform risk mitigation activities; etc. The students will also learn to appreciate the key global organizations and roles they play in influencing and monitoring tourism trends.

This course examines the principles of conceptualizing, planning, managing and evaluating events, conferences, meetings, festivals and other such special activities. Topics include the significance of conventions and events in tourism. Lessons include discussions on event conceptualization, event design, project/event management, methods of monitoring and evaluation, physical requirements, organizing, promotions, sponsorships and handling the financial aspects of such tasks. These will give the students the skills and knowledge to develop business strategies to get MICE business and retain the clients, as well as to identify, understand and overcome the intricate challenges of collective supplier management and engagement. This is an integration course that applies all the principles of management and foundation tourism courses.