Higher Diploma in Tourism

Programme Objectives

  • Provides specialized study in tourism and related disciplines

  • Assists students to obtain relevant professional credentials and improves students' communication, interpersonal and customer service skills

  • Develops attitudes and values as well as acquires knowledge and skills which are vital for work in the tourism industry

Specialization Courses

  • Cruise Operations Management
  • Customer Relationship Management

  • Customer Service Skills and Management

  • Geography for Travel and Tourism

  • Global Transportation Services of Travel and Tourism

  • Global Distribution Systems

  • International Cultural Issues

  • Introduction to Tourism Industry

  • Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality
  • Outbound Tour Escorts

  • Theme Parks and Attractions Management

  • Travel Agency Operations

Career Prospects

  • Travel Consultant, Ticketing Officer, Reservations Officer, Visa Handling Agent, Tour Guide, Tour Escort, Airport Service Officer, Cruise Reservations Agent, Customer Services Representative, Theme Park Services Officer/Assistant, etc.

Professional Recognition

  • Students are qualified to be Tour Escort after passing the Tour Escort Training Course arranged by Tourism Industry Council of Hong Kong (TIC)

Remarks

Internship training is available during the summer break of Year 1.

Graduate Sharing

周鈴

周鈴

  • 旅遊業文憑畢業生 2012
  • 旅遊學高級文憑畢業生2014
  • 升讀一英國大學之款待及服務管理榮 譽文學士海外課程
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