Introduction

The hospitality and tourism industry is highly competitive, especially with regard to the standard of services required by the various clienteles. The industry requires highly trained and groomed professionals to plan, manage and sustain the standards required for any given hospitality and tourism sector. Such training and grooming is a prerequisite in various specialties of the industry. This programme is intended to produce world-class professionals who will venture into challenging careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Programme Objectives

1. Provide broad understanding of the operational aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry
2. Offer training that serves as a foundation for further education in the hospitality and tourism industry

Programme Courses

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 2

Programme Requirements

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this programme, a D+ mean grade at KCSE is required.

Course Duration

The duration of the program shall normally be two academic years or four semesters of full-time attendance. The teaching of students in the certificate programme will apply student-centered teaching/learning methods. Specific teaching/learning methods will include lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, field visits, case studies, simulations, and role-play.

Programme structure 

In the first and second semesters of study, candidates will take a combination of courses offered in the department. Students shall take all units prescribed in each academic year. During their second semester, students will take one field trip that shall cover all the theoretical aspects learned in class. At the end of the second year of study, students shall undertake a three-month industrial training in the hospitality and tourism industry.