Introduction
The recent growth of tourism in Kenya and the East African region requires competent and dedicated human resources with the ability to work in the various sectors of hospitality and related institutions in the region and beyond. The fast-changing nature of the hospitality and tourism industry requires personnel who are capable of understanding and be responsive to the ever-changing environment. Against this background, this course has been designed to train and produce graduates who are able to meet the industry demands.
Programme Objectives
- To provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function effectively in a diverse and global hospitality and tourism environment
- To produce graduates with the ability to integrate concepts and theories across various functional domains in the hospitality industry and other related institutions.
- To provide students with the career-oriented program with professional leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills needed for managing hospitality operations and other related institutions.
Programme Courses
Year 1 Semester 1
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Year 1 Semester 2
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Year 2 Semester 1
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Year 2 Semester 2
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Year 3 Semester 1
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Year 3 Semester 2
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Year 4 Semester 1
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Year 4 Semester 2
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Programme Requirements
Admission Requirements
- The University common admission requirements shall apply.
- A candidate shall have scored at least i) a grade C+ (C plus) in English/ Kiswahili. In addition, the candidate must have attained at least a C (C plain) in Mathematics at KCSE or other equivalents examinations.
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- A candidate who scores a minimum of a Principal pass in Chemistry, Biology, or Geography and subsidiary passes in either Maths or Physics at A-level examinations is eligible.
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- Candidates with credit pass at ordinary Diploma in Hospitality or Tourism management or related courses from a recognized institution to qualify.
Programme Duration
The program shall normally take eight (8) academic semesters with additional two semesters for industrial attachment.
Programme Structure
The programme consists of face-to-face lectures, tutorials, scheduled laboratory practicals, field trips, and industrial attachment. In the first year of study, students shall undertake face-to-face lectures, practical and familiarisation trips to hospitality facilities within the Lake Victoria tourism circuit. In the second year, students shall undertake face-to-face lectures, tutorials, practical and industrial attachment. In the third year, students shall undertake face-to-face lectures, tutorials, practicals, and a field trip. In the final year, students shall undertake face-to-face lectures, tutorials, practical and industrial attachment.