- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Tourism & Hospitality
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face / Online
- Awarding Body: Villa COllege
Entry Requirement
- General Entry
- 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSSC pass is considered C and above.) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field. OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.
- Alternative Entry
- 20 years old, completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program. OR
- 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management
Front Office Operations
Entrepreneurship
Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
Housekeeping Operations
Communication and Public Relations
Food and Beverage Management
Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management Award Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management
Year 2 Units:
Events Management
Wellness and Spa Management
Cross Cultural Awareness
Introduction to Marketing
Managing Service Experience
Destination Management
Managerial Economics
Maldivian Language and Culture in Time
Year 3 Units:
Tourism Venture Project (year-long module) OR
Business Research Project (year-long module)
Industrial Placement
Hospitality Facilities Management
Legal Aspects of Tourism
Business Research Methods
Management Information Systems
Sustainable Tourism Development
Strategic Human Resource Management
Course Fee
MVR 3,750 per month x 36 months
(MVR 1,909 per month under government free degree scheme)
Course Description
BA in Tourism and Hotel Management prepares students for managerial positions in tourism establishments. With particular focus on the Maldivian tourism industry, students will gain in-depth knowledge of the sector operations. The students will develop their skills in a range of areas including sales and marketing, events planning, destination development, and food and beverage operations. Students will learn the complexity of individual service aspects, identify opportunities within the industry and explore sustainable and viable options.
