Principles of Tourism  

Module Description

This module is carefully designed to offer learners with a comprehensive understanding of important concepts, principles, and components that make up the intricate web of the tourism and travel industry.

By engaging in this module, learners will explore a wide array of aspects related to tourism, delving into its historical development at both local and global levels, its immense economic significance, environmental and social impacts, and the diverse roles played by various stakeholders within the industry.   

By immersing themselves in the rich content of this module, learners will acquire a solid foundation of the intricacies of the tourism and travel industry.  

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess:

• A qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject) and a pass in English Language* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).

In the case of students who do not possess all the formal required academic qualifications, then the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process could be applied such that if evidence of equivalent learning is found then the applicant could still be accepted on the course. Such RPL process will subject applicants to an interview held with a board of experts within the field, chosen specifically by IDEA College, so as to verify their experiences and prior learning.

Evidence may include:

• A detailed CV outlining relevant work experience and responsibilities.
• Employer reference letters outlining job role, duration, and key competencies.
• Related documentation demonstrating relevant skills (e.g. work portfolio).

IDEA College’s RPL Policy: https://mt.ideaeducation.com/app/uploads/2024/07/Doc_007_24-Recognition-of-Prior-Learning-Policy-and-Process.pdf

*Students whose first language is not English and do not possess an ‘O’ level pass in English Language will be required to demonstrate English language capability at IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent.

Target Audience

The programme targets the following groups:

• Individuals seeking to advance their academic and professional knowledge in the Tourism and Hospitality Management.
• Individuals wanting to pursue a wide range of career paths in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Career Paths

The potential positions for which this programme aims to prepare could be and are not limited to: –

• Travel consultant.
• Operations manager.
• Event organiser/planner/manager.
• Business Development executive.
• Hotel manager.
• Travel agency manager.
• Marketing executive.
• Tour operator.

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

• Evening classes for part-time courses.
• Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.