About the Programme
Tourism is one of the world's largest and most dynamic industries. The International Tourism Management with Chinese option will equip you with the tools to manage the tourism product wherever you may be in the world. With China leading in outbound travel globally, a concentration in Chinese will put you in an enviable position, and open doors in the international tourism marketplace.
What Will I Study?
You will discover:
- The dynamics of the international tourism sector.
- How to work with stakeholders to develop effective tourism policy.
- How to market the tourism sector.
- How to evaluate international tourism practices within their cultural, political, and economic contexts.
- How to develop the tourism industry while protecting the environment, people, and culture.
- How to market products and services across differing geographical markets.
- How to communicate effectively in Chinese.
- The fundamentals of Chinese culture.
Research
Our Faculty conducts research in a wide cross- section of areas related to Tourism and Hospitality, including sustainable tourism development and foreign direct investment in tourism.
The Co-ordinator of the programme, Dr. Sherma Roberts is the primary author of the text ‘Contemporary Caribbean Tourism Concepts and Cases’ which is the signal foundation text for the Caribbean Secondary Examinations Council (CSEC) qualification in Tourism Studies.
Tourism Lecturer Dr. Cristina Jönsson has served as a regional tourism manager in Sweden, and prepared and executed a tourism master plan on behalf of a municipal government in Europe.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities include:
- Tourism Development Officer
- Sales and Marketing Officer
- Conventions and Meeting Planner
- Business Development Officer
- Travel Specialist
If this sounds like you,
apply now!
Why Study in Barbados
Barbados boasts a dynamic and successful tourism industry with hundreds of hotels and restaurants catering to tourists in all income categories. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites to breathtaking sceneries, Barbados is the ideal place to learn about hospitality and tourism.
Save money by completing your undergraduate degree in three (3) years rather than four (4).