HND in Travel & Tour Management (NVQ 6)
Motto
Shape Your Career in Travel & Tour Management to explore the world of tourism, master industry-driven skills, and become a dynamic professional who creates memorable travel experiences!
Introduction
The Higher National Diploma in Travel & Tour Management (HND in TTM) is a full-time, 3-year course accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) with exits at NVQ Level 5 & NVQ Level 6. This programme equips students with a strong foundation in tourism and hospitality knowledge, professional skills in travel operations, and competencies in tour planning, customer service, and destination management. With a dynamic learning environment and industry exposure, students are prepared to become future-ready professionals who can thrive in the competitive tourism sector. Upon completion, diploma holders are also eligible to top up their qualification to a Degree at Univotec or at UGC-recognized private institutes and campuses.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Higher National Diploma in Travel & Tour Management will be able to:
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of tourism operations, travel management, and tour planning.
Apply skills in product design, development, and promotion of tourism experiences.
Utilize financial, human resource, and supply chain management practices in tourism operations.
Employ digital tools in e-marketing and e-business to enhance competitiveness.
Understand and apply legal, economic, and risk management principles in the tourism industry.
Communicate effectively and manage workplace information in a professional setting.
Exhibit strong teamwork, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Conduct applied research and contribute to innovative and sustainable tourism practices.
Pursue diverse career paths in travel agencies, tour operations, airlines, hotels, and destination management organizations, or progress to degree-level studies.
Facilities
Career Opportunities
The Higher National Diploma in Travel & Tour Management prepares students to enter a wide range of exciting roles in the tourism and hospitality industry. With both technical knowledge and practical skills, graduates can pursue careers such as:
- Travel Agency Executive / Manager
- Tour Operator / Tour Planner
- Airline Ticketing and Reservation Officer
- Destination Management Executive
- Tourism Product Development Officer
- Hotel and Resort Guest Relations Officer
- Event and Conference Coordinator
- Cruise Line Service Professional
- Tourism Promotion and Marketing Executive
- Entrepreneur in Travel and Tourism
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Programme Academic Schedule
Course Units
NVQ Level 5 – National Diploma in Travel and Tour Management
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Semester I
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Semester II
| Module Code | Module |
|---|---|
| H55T001M01 | Introduction to Tourism |
| H55T001M02 | Information Services for Tourism |
| H55T001M03 | Tourist Services |
| H55T001M04 | Travel Management |
| EMPM01 | Workplace Information Management |
| Module Code | Module |
|---|---|
| H55T001M05 | Travel Agency Operations |
| H55T001M06 | Designing and Development of Tourism Product |
| H55T001M07 | Selling Tourism Products |
| H55T001M08 | Human Resource Management for Travel and Tour Operations |
| EMPM02 | Workplace Communication Management |
| EMPM03 | Planning and Scheduling Work at Workplace |
NVQ Level 6 – Higher National Diploma in Travel and Tour Management
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Semester I
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Semester II
| Module Code | Module |
|---|---|
| H55T001M09 | Financial Management and Accounting |
| H55T001M10 | Tourism Infrastructure Management |
| H55T001M11 | Occupational Health and Safety |
| H55T001M12 | Resource Management in Tourism |
| H55T001M13 | Legal Issues in Tourism Industry |
| EMTM04 | Problem Solving and Decision Making |
| EMTM05 | Teamwork and Leadership |
| Module Code | Module |
|---|---|
| H55T001M14 | Tourism Economics |
| H55T001M15 | e-marketing and e-business in Tourism |
| H55T001M16 | Promoting Tourism Product |
| H55T001M17 | Risk Management in the Tourism & Hospitality Industry |
| H55T001M18 | Applied Research Methods |
| H55T001M19 | Supply Chain Management |
| EMTM06 | Creating and Maintaining of a Learning Culture |
Entry Requirements
Applicants are eligible for admission to the Higher National Diploma in Travel & Tour Management if they possess one of the following:
Three (03) passes at the GCE (A/L) in Science, Arts, Commerce, or Technology streams
OR
- NVQ Level 4 Certificate in one of the following areas:
- Trekking / Hiking Guide (H55S022)
- Tour Guiding (I63S005)
- Room Attendant (H55S002)
- Waiter / Steward (H55S001)