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Diploma in Tourism Management






Synopsis:
The Diploma in Tourism Management is specifically developed to provide a comprehensive coverage of the various components of the tourism industry and the specific required competencies activities such as in Travel and Tour Operations, Park and Recreation Management, Facilities Management, Event Management, Recreation Tourism, Front Office Operation and Visitor Interpretation Services. Other fundamental competencies of tourism industry such as tourism and hospitality fundamentals, professional development, communication, health and safety, entrepreneurial development, safety and risk management, theme park management, park and risk management are also embedded in this programme. This diploma programme of over six semesters covers a spectrum of applied competencies and abilities associated with the industry at the skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled levels of employment.



Learning Outcomes:
For staff and student of PMKu, please refer to CIDOS and Polytechnic e-Learning Portal website for more information.


List of Lecturers: [ click here ]


Area of Study:

  • Fundamentals of Tourism and Hospitality
  • Professionalism And Customer Service
  • Tourism Geography
  • Tourism Malaysia
  • Recreational Tourism 1 (terrestrial)
  • Tourist Guiding Techniques
  • Front Office Practice
  • Global Distribution System
  • Tourism And Hospitality Marketing
  • Travel Agency Operation
  • Tourism And Hospitality Law
  • Recreational Tourism 2 (marine)
  • Event Operation And Management
  • Principles Of Accounting For Tourism And Hospitality
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Tourism Expedition
  • Principles Of Management
  • Visitor Interpretation Services
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Tourism Project
  • Community Based Tourism
  • Human Resource Management
  • Sustainable Tourism



Job Prospects:
In addressing the issue of qualified workforce in the industry, the Curriculum Development and Evaluation Section (CDES), DPE has collaborated with the nation’s key industry players and various Public and Private Higher Learning Institutions to develop the Competency Standards of the Diploma in Tourism programme. This collaboration aims to equip students with state-of-the-art knowledge, applicable abilities and attitude to meet the ever-changing requirements of the industry as well as to provide knowledge and competencies for those who wish to embark on an entrepreneurial venture. Hence, the outcomes that have been selected for the programme should adequately prepare the diploma graduates to function effectively when they venture into the relevant career path upon graduation.

This programme provides the knowledge and skills for job designations such as:
  • Tourism Officer
  • Park Coordinator
  • Nature Interpreter
  • Theme Park Supervisor
  • Travel and Tour Supervisor
  • Recreation Facility Supervisor
  • Tourism Sales and Marketing Personnel
  • Travel Package Development Consultant
  • Event Management Supervisor/Coordinator
  • Entrepreneur in Tourism, Travel and Tours Businesses
  • Tourism Programme Supervisor / Instructor / Facilitator
The industrial placement and practical work programme will provide an opportunity for students to establish contacts with potential future employers. Graduates will also be able to take up middle management positions in the following operational departments of the both national and international tourism and hospitality sector.


 

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