BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
The Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management prepares students for employment in the tourism and hospitality industry. This is the right choice for students who would like to work in a multicultural environment where they constantly interact with new cultures as they help their guests to enjoy their leisure time.
What and how will you learn?
In this programme the students will gain various skills that will enable them to understand the nature and structure of the tourism and hospitality industry so as to appreciate the impact of past and present developments in tourism and hospitality planning, management and development. Learning shall be through case analysis, lectures, seminars, excursions, guest lectures as well as field practical training.
Entry requirements
Direct entry qualifications
Two principal passes in the following subjects: History, Geography, Kiswahili, English Language, French, Arabic, Fine Art, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Agriculture, Computer Science or Nutrition. If one of the principals is not Advanced Mathematics an applicant must have at least a subsidiary pass in Advanced Mathematics or a minimum of “C” grade in Basic Mathematics at O-Level.
Equivalent entry qualifications
Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Taxation, Customs and Tax Management, Statistics, Banking and Finance, Financial Administration, Accounting, Government Accounting and Finance, Procurement and Supplies Management or Public Sector Finance Management with an average of “B’’ or a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Careers
Our graduates find jobs in both Government and Private institutions where they work as Tourism Managers, Hotel Managers, Reservation Officers, Travel Manager, Resort Manager, Tourist Information Centre Supervisor,etc