BS in Tourism Management in the Philippines

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management is a four-year degree program for people who want to have a career in the field of Tourism and Event Management. This course leads to expertise in the management of tour-operating agencies, as well as other jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector. The curriculum also includes operational competencies, event management classes, investment, and market study.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in Tourism Management are encouraged to take the Home Economics strand under the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track. The strand covers interesting topics like beauty and wellness, cooking, fashion designing, tourism, hospitality, and handicrafts. These topics are helpful to incoming college students as it teaches the basics of their degree program.

Subjects and Curriculum

Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography
Risk Management
Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality
Legal Aspects of Tourism and Hospitality
Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality
Professional Development and Applied Ethics
Multicultural Diversity in the workplace for the tourism professional
Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
Micro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality
Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must be a high school graduate.

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
Most recent medical and dental health record
Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
Certificate of Good moral character
Copy of honorable dismissal
Copy of high school diploma
(1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of BS in Tourism Management are expected to be able to:

Knowledgeable of the tourism industry
Awareness of the products and services produced by the local tourism industry
Apply laws and regulations related to the tourism industry
Utilize technology applications for tourism
Perform human capital development functions of a tourism-oriented organization
Properly communicate with clients and guest

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in travel agencies, travel ticketing offices, event organizing companies, and the Department of Tourism.

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

The BS in Tourism Management does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Master’s degree followed by a Doctorate degree to gain expertise in the industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in Tourism Management may pursue a career path in travel agencies, travel ticketing offices, event organizing companies, and the Department of Tourism. They may apply as a tour escort, tour agency clerk, hotel and resort personnel, tour agent, government tourism staff, event coordinator, flight attendant, travel writer, and a tourism researcher.

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M. V.

◈ Studied BS Tourism Management
◈ At Far Eastern University
◈ Graduated 2015

Why did I choose Tourism Management: I chose Tourism because I have the passion to study the fields of Tourism, and I'd love to see the beauty of the world.

About my college education: Usually, during 3rd & 4th year are the most risky, thesis and feasibility are the hardest, however, you will learn a lot at the same time, you will enjoy while studying. All you have to do is to be positive and be motivated.

The most useful things that this course helped me is learning how to manage and value my time; it also developed my sense of Leadership where I can say that I am a very responsible person.

Some of the exams are difficult, it depends on the professor. But I believe that if you prioritize studying, you will always gain passing scores.

My current job: Currently, I am a Sales and Marketing officer in one of the hotel in Ilocos Province, but I'm based here in Manila. Usually, I handle reservation bookings in hotel accommodation, I also arrange tours and events. In addition to this, I also do marketing stuffs by marketing the hotel, it requires me to talk to a lot of people, companies, big groups and others, which is a very great learning experience.

Am I using what I learned in college: Actually, all aspects that I've learned from FEU, I am using all the traits and the studies.

How long did it take to find a job: I was a working student before. During my last year second semester, I was already a graduating student when I have my 1st job, I was a Front desk receptionist in a multi-national company-Agricultural.

Do I recommend studying Tourism Management: If you have the passion in loving the environment, the world, loves to explore and anything about Tourism Industry, I guess you have to get this course.

In terms of Employment opportunities, tourism is very flexible, you can go and gain experiences to any companies you wanted to. It us not that difficult to look for a job after graduation.

Salary level: As a starter, of course you will start at minimum (Manila level) but as long as you are gaining experience, you will earn higher that that.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: For me, what can I advise to pass this course is first of all, Discipline. When you have the discipline, all hard works will follow. Second, have a pleasing personality - being a tourism, it is important for you to know how to look professional at all time. Third, have a positive attitude. Lastly, by having a heart - put your heart to every single work while you are studying, believe me, at the end, it's all worth it!

I advice you guys just to enjoy while studying. All you have to do is to focus and have a heart while taking this course, I'm sure when you have the urge to study, one day you'll meet the success you wanted to be in your life. Tourism is very flexible, you will learn a lot of things, not only the field itself, but also learning the beauty of life! One more thing, set a goal and set your mindset for what you want to be soon.

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