Tourism and Hospitality Studies (THS) (to be offered from 2026/27)*
*Subject to final approval
INTRODUCTION
After completing this minor, students should be able to:
- Analyse the opportunities and challenges associated with the tourism and hospitality sector within local, regional and global contexts;
- Develop pedagogical initiatives that take into account the features of the prevailing curriculum in the school sector and best practices in the tourism sector;
- Explain the value of environmental and heritage conservation with reference to empirical examples and different regulatory standards; and,
- Apply professional knowledge and competency essential to the development of the tourism sector. Design, with justifications, learning initiatives that enhance the sense of national identity and learners’ global perspective.
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Students who wish to declare the Minor should complete FIVE 3-credit point courses from the list (5 out of a total of 8 courses, with specific requirements).
| Minor | Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism and Hospitality Studies | The following course is a compulsory course: | |
| New (Level 3) (Core) | Pedagogical Principles and Practices in Teaching Tourism and Hospitality Studies | |
| Choose 2 - 3 courses from the following: | ||
| GGP4012 | Tourism and Sustainability | |
| New (Level 3) | MICE and Hospitality: Theory, Trends and Practice | |
| SSC3361 | Training for Tour Escorts and Fundamentals of Study Tour Planning and Operations | |
| Choose 0-1 course from the following: | ||
| GGP3017 | Protected Areas Planning and Management | |
| GGP3018 | Principles and Practice of Ecotourism | |
| Choose 0-1 course from the following: | ||
| SSC4336 | Issues in Heritage Conservation and its Policy | |
| GGP3019 | Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management | |
Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the Course and the manner in which the Course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.