Tourism Management
Bachelor’s Degree
4 Years
240
English
Students enrolled in this program earn a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management. The program seeks to prepare students for managerial positions in the Tourism industry.
Career Prospects and Access to Further Studies
The future of the tourism industry is predicted to be bright, since the traffic of tourists around the world shows an increasing trend. Consequently, the demand for qualifications in Tourism Management is high. Graduates of this program have the opportunity to work in the following organizations and professions and/or continue their studies in a Master’s program in the field of Tourism Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, etc.:
- Travel agencies
- Recreation areas (casinos, museums, theme parks, etc.)
- Transport organizations (airlines, shipping companies, etc.)
- Event management companies,
- Public and wider public sector (Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Touristic Municipalities, etc.)
- Educators or consultants/researchers related to the tourism and hospitality industry.
- Create your own business
Accreditation
This program of study is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). CYQAA is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Cyprus and for the support of the processes provided by the relevant Legislation, for the continuous improvement and upgrading of higher education institutions and their programs of study.
The qualification awarded is recognized by the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS). KYSATS is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the recognition of higher education qualifications.
Purpose and Objectives
The program’s purpose and objectives are:
- To provide students with a broad understanding of the planning session of events and be able to assign roles and responsibilities.
- To provide students with the necessary knowledge to prepare, create, and manage sustainable nature-based tourism using best practices.
- To provide a broad view of the values, methods, and techniques that can be used to navigate the international cruise tourism industry.
- To provide students with the skills needed to use the SABRE computerized reservation system.
- To equip students with the ability to identify the relationship of the tourism industry with the organizations’ stakeholders around it.
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills in organizing tours.
- To provide students with the ability to appraise, apply various research methods, and undertake a thesis on a tourism industry topic.
- To provide students with the necessary skills to acquire managerial career opportunities in the tourism industry.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program of study, its graduates will be able to:
- Indicate the planning functions of tourism events and be able to combine roles and responsibilities.
- Estimate the steps for preparing, creating, and managing sustainable nature-based tourism using best practices.
- Evaluate the values, methods, and techniques that can be utilized to navigate the international cruise tourism industry.
- Operate the SABRE computerized reservation system.
- Identify the relationship of the tourism industry with the organizations’ stakeholders around it.
- Produce, appraise, apply various research methods, and undertake a thesis on a topic related to the tourism industry.
- Demonstrate skills in organizing tours.
- Demonstrate the required skills to obtain managerial career opportunities in the tourism industry.
Credit Requirements
The program requires a minimum of 240 ECTS credits as follows:
| ECTS | |
|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 66 |
| Business Core Requirements | 60 |
| Major Requirements | 90 |
| Free Electives | 24 |
| Total | 240 |
General Education Requirements
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics | 6 |
| ECO201 Principles of Macroeconomics | 6 |
| ENG101 English Communication | 6 |
| ENG102 English Writing | 6 |
| ENG201 Advanced English | 6 |
| FRE101 French Language | 6 |
| FRE201 French Language II | 6 |
| GRE101 Modern Greek | 6 |
| GRE201 Modern Greek II | 6 |
| HST101 European History | 6 |
| HST102 History of Cyprus | 6 |
| MTH102 Statistics | 6 |
| MTH204 Statistics II | 6 |
| PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy | 6 |
| POL101 Political Studies | 6 |
| PSY101 Introduction to Psychology | 6 |
| SOC101 Principles of Sociology | 6 |
Business Core Requirements
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ACC101 Financial Accounting | 6 |
| ACC201 Financial Accounting II | 6 |
| CSC101 Fundamentals of Information Technology | 6 |
| CSC102 Computer Applications | 6 |
| CSC203 Management Information Systems | 6 |
| LAW101 Business Law | 6 |
| MAR204 Consumer Behavior | 6 |
| MAR205 Public Relations | 6 |
| MAR206 Digital Marketing | 6 |
| MGT101 Principles of Management | 6 |
| MGT302 Organizational Behavior | 6 |
| MGT314 Leadership Theory and Practice | 6 |
| MGT316 Entrepreneurship | 6 |
| MGT403 Business Policy and Strategic Management | 6 |
| MGT404 Business Ethics | 6 |
Major Requirements
84 Credits from the following (Compulsory Courses):
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| HOT101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 6 |
| HOT301 Hospitality Marketing | 6 |
| HOT401 Hospitality Human Resource Management | 6 |
| TOU101 Ticketing & Computerized Reservations | 6 |
| TOU102 Ticketing & Computerized Reservations II | 6 |
| TOU104 Tourism Geography | 6 |
| TOU105 Travel Operations Management | 6 |
| TOU110 Introduction to Tourism | 6 |
| TOU205 Tourism Planning and Development | 6 |
| TOU304 Cruise Services and Management | 6 |
| TOU305 Event Management | 6 |
| TOU400 Tourism Research | 6 |
| TOU402 Sustainable Tourism | 6 |
| TOU405 Tourism Management Thesis | 6 |
6 Credits from the following (Optional Courses):
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| HOT402 Managing Quality Hospitality Services | 6 |
| MAJ101 Internship | 6 |
| TOU201 Special Interest Tourism | 6 |
Free Electives
The student is free to take any course offered by the College.
Year 1 – Fall Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ENG101 English Communication | 6 |
| General Education Elective | 6 |
| HOT101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 6 |
| MGT101 Principles of Management | 6 |
| TOU104 Tourism Geography | 6 |
Year 1 – Spring Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ACC101 Financial Accounting | 6 |
| CSC102 Computer Applications | 6 |
| ENG102 English Writing | 6 |
| General Education Elective | 6 |
| TOU110 Introduction to Tourism | 6 |
Year 2 – Fall Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ENG201 Advanced English | 6 |
| FRE101 French Language | 6 |
| HOT301 Hospitality Marketing | 6 |
| TOU101 Ticketing & Computerized Reservations | 6 |
| TOU105 Travel Operations Management | 6 |
Year 2 – Spring Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ACC201 Financial Accounting II | 6 |
| FRE201 French Language II | 6 |
| MTH102 Statistics | 6 |
| TOU102 Ticketing & Computerized Reservations II | 6 |
| TOU402 Sustainable Tourism | 6 |
Year 3 – Fall Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| HOT401 Hospitality Human Resource Management | 6 |
| MAR205 Public Relations | 6 |
| MGT302 Organizational Behavior | 6 |
| TOU400 Tourism Research | 6 |
| Free Elective | 6 |
Year 3 – Spring Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics | 6 |
| MAR204 Consumer Behavior | 6 |
| TOU205 Tourism Planning and Development | 6 |
| TOU304 Cruise Services and Management | 6 |
| Free Elective | 6 |
Year 4 – Fall Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ECO201 Principles of Macroeconomics | 6 |
| General Education Elective | 6 |
| MGT404 Business Ethics | 6 |
| TOU201 Special Interest Tourism | 6 |
| Free Elective | 6 |
Year 4 – Spring Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| LAW101 Business Law | 6 |
| MGT403 Business Policy and Strategic Management | 6 |
| TOU305 Event Management | 6 |
| TOU405 Tourism Management Thesis | 6 |
| Free Elective | 6 |
Angelos Agathangelou
Assistant Lecturer
Effrosyni Andreou
Associate Lecturer
Christodoulos Charalambides
Associate Lecturer
Marios Charalambous
Associate Lecturer
Gregoris Gregoriou
Associate Lecturer
Dr Constandinos Iacovou
Lecturer
Dr Christina Ioannou
Assistant Professor
Michalis Ioannou
Associate Lecturer
Yiannis Ioannou
Associate Lecturer
Charis Kyriacou
Associate Lecturer
Dr Gregoris Liasis
Assistant Professor
Dr Charalambos Louca
Associate Professor
Thalia Malekou
Associate Lecturer
Dr Katerina Mantzouni
Lecturer
Charis Millas
Associate Lecturer
Emilia Orphanidou
Associate Lecturer
Dr Nicos Panayiotides
Assistant Professor
Dr Constandinos Papakyriacou
Lecturer
Dr Olivia Patsalidou-Kyriacou
Assistant Professor
Sophia Pratzioti
Associate Lecturer
Dr Nicos Rodosthenous
Associate Professor
Dr Yiannos Rossides
Lecturer
Dr Christodoulos Skouroumounis
Assistant Professor
Dr Christina Tsolaki-Patsali
Lecturer
Christos Zottis
Associate Lecturer
Angelos Agathangelou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Diploma in Marketing Management, Cyprus Institute of Marketing, 1989
Group Diploma on Management Studies, College of Professional Management, 1989
Advance Diploma in Business Administration, Cyprus Institute of Marketing, 1990
Diploma in Business Studies, Society of Business Practitioners, 1990
Effrosyni Andreou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in English Language and Literature, University of Cyprus, 2018
MA in Language and Communication Coaching, Radboud University, 2019
Christodoulos Charalambides
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
HD in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus, 2017
BA in Business Management, University of Wolverhampton, 2017
MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2018
MBA in Human Resources, Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2019
Marios Charalambous
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Certificate in Hotel Operations, Alpine, 1993
Diploma in Hotel Management, Alpine, 1995
BS in Hospitality Management, Johnson & Wales University, 1996
MBA International Business, Johnson & Wales University, 1998
Gregoris Gregoriou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc in Computer Science, University of Nicosia, 2008
MBA in Management Information Systems, University of Nicosia, 2011
Dr Constandinos Iacovou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
B.Sc. Business Administration/Meeting & Convention Planning, Columbia College, 1993
MBA Business Administration/ Marketing, University of New Haven, 1999
M.Sc. Hospitality and Tourism, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2004
DBA Business Administration/ eCommerce, Northcentral University, 2016
Dr Christina Ioannou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in History and Archaeology, University of Cyprus, 2002
MA in Ancient Classic Literature and History, University of Paris X-Nanterre, 2003
PhD in Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Paris IV-Sorbonne and Paris X-Nanterre, 2010
Michalis Ioannou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Diploma in Computer Science, Cyprus College, 2002
BSc in Computer Science, University of Kent, 2004
MSc in Network Centered Computing, The University of Reading, 2005
Yiannis Ioannou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Bachelor in Law Literature, 1998
Master in Law, 2000
Charis Kyriacou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc Business Management, University of East Anglia, 2013
MSc Advanced Business Management, University of East Anglia, 2014
Dr Gregoris Liasis
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc and MSc in Electrical and Computer Technology Engineering, University of Patra, 1996
PhD in Information and Communication Systems, Open University of Cyprus, 2016
Dr Charalambos Louca
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
M.Sc. in Economics, University of Economics in Varna, 1988
Ph.D. in Economics, University of Economics in Varna, 1994
Thalia Malekou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in English Language and Literature, 2006
MA in Education (Special Educational Needs), 2008
Dr Katerina Mantzouni
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc Mathematics, University of Patra, 2010
MSc Mathematics of Computers and Decision Making, University of Patra, 2014
PhD in Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business, 2022
Charis Millas
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc in Accounting, University of Cyprus, 2000
MBA in Financial Management, Johnson & Wales University, 2002
Emilia Orphanidou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in Business Management and Communication, Wittenberg University, 1997
MBA in Marketing, Coventry University, 1999
Dr Nicos Panayiotides
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in Mass Media, Panteion University, 2001
MA in International and European Studies, Panteion University, 2004
Bachelor of Political Science and History, Panteion University, 2009
PhD in Politics, Panteion University, 2010
Dr Constandinos Papakyriacou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc Psychology, University of Nicosia, 2011
MA General/ Theoretical Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2014
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Nicosia, 2022
Dr Olivia Patsalidou-Kyriacou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in Social Policy and Criminology, Τhe University of Hull, 1999
MA in Research and Thesis in Social Policy, The University of Nottingham, 2000
PhD in Social Policy and Administration, The University of Nottingham, 2014
Sophia Pratzioti
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in Computer Science, Ionian University, 2008
MSc in International Business, University of Birmingham, 2010
MSc in Information and Communication Systems (System Security), Open University of Cyprus, 2018
Dr Nicos Rodosthenous
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Diploma in Office Management/Administrationm The Trans World Tutorial College of England, 1981
International Travel Consultant, International Air Transport Association, 1985
Diploma in Marketing Management, The Cyprus Institute of Marketing, 1986
MSc in Business Administration-Airline Management, Aristotle University, 2005
BA on Social and Pastoral Theology, University of East London, 1991
PhD in Tourism, Aristotle University, 2012
Dr Yiannos Rossides
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA of Business Administration, Cyprus College, 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Arkansas State University, 1996
Ph.D. (Management & Marketing), University of Stirling, 2011
Dr Christodoulos Skouroumounis
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering National, Technical University of Athens, 2014
PhD in Electrical and Computer, University of Cyprus, 2019
Dr Christina Tsolaki-Patsali
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Dip in Banking, Institute of Banking Studies Cyprus, 2007
BA in Business Administration, European University, 2011
Master in Business Administration, Kingston University, 2007
DBA in Human Resource Management, Northcentral University, 2016
Christos Zottis
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in French Language and Literature
MA in Computational Linguistics
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a Cypriot citizen or a citizen of a member state of the European Union, you have lived with your family in Cyprus for the last 5 years and have an annual gross family income of up to €59,000, you may be eligible to receive the Cyprus Government Student Sponsorship of up to €3.420 / year. You can find out if you are eligible for the sponsorship by contacting officers of the College. The College officers are on hand to help you prepare your application for the sponsorship.
Of course, for courses that you have successfully completed you can be exempted from corresponding or related courses. Based on the regulations of the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications, you can transfer credits of up to 50% of the total credits of your program of study you will be studying. This means that for bachelor’s degree that bears 240 ECTS you may transfer up to 120 ECTS.
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