Introduction
The recent growth of tourism in Kenya has called for the development of human resources to work in the various tourism and hospitality firms in the country. This programme will provide skilled and knowledgeable graduates who are employable as both operatives and managers in the different tourism and hospitality establishments in Kenya thus filling any existing training needs gaps.
Programme Objectives
- To produce graduates who understand the link between tourism, host communities, and the environment thereby influencing policy on the use of tourism resources sustainably;
- To provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function effectively in a diverse and global tourism environment
- To produce graduates with the ability to integrate concepts and theories across various functional domains in the tourism industry
- To provide students with the career-oriented program with professional leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills needed for managing diverse tourism operations locally and internationally
- To provide the student with proficiency in the application of selected technology in tourism organization work environment
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 fa