Diploma in Tourism Management- DTM

Program Goal

This programme offers skills that aid towards understanding of what tourism is. The course also introduces the student to the managerial processes involved in travel business operations and destination management. With this course the learner will also gain skills and knowledge for organizing a holiday package and best practices for sustainable tourism. The marketable course is a great career which offers individuals the opportunity to pick from a wide range of opportunities and excel in the Tourism industry.

Career Opportunities

  • Tour Manager
  • Tourism consultant
  • Tourism officer
  • Tourism Information Centre Manager
  • Travel agency manager
  • Archives Officer


Programme Goals

  • Learn the best tourism management practices that would encourage sustainable tourism at all levels.
  • Change mentality on the tourism industry and the best approaches for developing tourism products.
  • Understand flora and fauna of a destination and the significance of special interest holidays such as eco-tourism.
  • Understand the changing trends of the consumers and the best counter approaches to meet their needs and wants
  • Develop skills in the analysis of concepts and practices in daily business management.


Duration of the programme

  • Four (4) trimesters


Minimum Entry Requirements

  • KCSE aggregate grade of C- (C Minus) with a D (plain) in Either English or Kiswahili,
  • Minimum grade of D (plain) in any of the following: Mathematics/ Business Studies/ Geography/ History/ CRE/ Computer Studies/ Agriculture/ Home Science


Learning outcomes

  1. Apply concepts and skills learned necessary to excel in the industry,
  2. Communicate effectively and confidently in the classroom, community and industry,
  3. Demonstrate ability to perform job functions in travel and tourism careers

 

CURRICULUM SETUP FOR DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT        
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1        
        
CORE UNITS     

  • DCU 100    Communication Skills
  • DCU 101    Information Communication and Technology And Ethics
  • DFR 101    FRENCH LANGUAGE 1
  • DTM 0104    Introduction To Tourism & Hospitality
  • DTM 0105    AIRLINE BOOKING SYSTEM
  • DTM 106    ATTRACTIONS AND FACILITIES       

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2        
        
CORE UNITS     

  • DFR 108    FRENCH LANGUAGE II
  • DTM 0106    Geography Of East Africa-
  • DTM 0107    Nature And History Of E.A. Flora & Fauna
  • DTM 0112    Managing Sustainable Tourism
  • DTM 0113    Principles Of Tourism Marketing
  • DTM 0115    Travel Operations And Customer Care     

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1        
        
CORE UNITS    

  • DAC 203    Financial Accounting I
  • DCM 302    Principles of Public Relations
  • DFR 201    FRENCH LANGUAGE III
  • DTGM 0208    Research Method
  • DTM 0203    Tour Guiding Techniques
  • DTM 0204    Tourism Product Development
  • DTM 0206    Legal Aspects Tourism       

YEAR  2 SEMESTER 2        
        
CORE UNITS   

  • DCU 300    Industrial attachment
  • DFR 208    FRENCH LANGUAGE IV
  • DTM 0114    Community Wildlife Management
  • DTM 0205    Airline Ticketing
  • DTTG 0209    Service Operations Management
  • DTTG 0210    Tourism Project Management
  • DTTG0214    Research Project       

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1        
        
CORE UNITS     

  • DTGM 0212    Astronomy
  • DTM 0211    Airline Ticketing

 

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