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BS in Travel Management in the Philippines

Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Travel Management is a four-year degree program that covers the travel and tour industry,
including travel operations, events management, allied services, entertainment and recreation, tourism research and
education and tourism planning and development. It focuses on developing the planning and management skills of
students in the fields of tourism and hospitality management. The program also trains students to be able to perform tasks
in marketing, sales, itinerary planning, entrepreneurship, and tour guiding.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in International Hospitality Management are encouraged to take the Home
Economics strand under the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track. The strand covers interesting topics like
beauty and wellness, cooking, fashion designing, tourism, hospitality, and handicrafts. These topics are helpful to
incoming college students as it teaches the basics of their degree program.

Subjects and Curriculum

 Principles of Tourism
 Tourism Planning and Development
 Total Quality Management
 Culinary Arts and Sciences
 Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
 Events Management
 Risk Management
 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing

Admission Requirements
Qualifications

 The student must be a high school graduate.

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS)
and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT
passers depend on the university.

 The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

 Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)

 Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
 Most recent medical and dental health record
 Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
 Certificate of Good moral character
 Copy of honorable dismissal
 Copy of high school diploma
 (1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome
Graduates of BS in Travel Management are expected to be able to:
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 Knowledgeable of the tourism industry

 Awareness of the products and services produced by the local tourism industry
 Apply laws and regulations related to the tourism industry
 Utilize technology applications for tourism
 Perform human capital development functions of a tourism-oriented organization
 Properly communicate with clients and guest

On-The-Job Training/Internship
During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in travel agencies,
travel ticketing offices, event organizing companies, and the Department of Tourism. Students are given the opportunity
to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report
on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their
immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ
in each university.

Board Exam
The BS in Travel Management does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service
Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government
offices. Some graduates opt to take a Master’s degree followed by a Doctorate degree to gain expertise in the industry.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of BS in Travel Management may pursue a career path in travel agencies, travel ticketing offices, event
organizing companies, and the Department of Tourism. They may apply as a tour escort, tour agency clerk, hotel and
resort personnel, tour agent, government tourism staff, event coordinator, flight attendant, travel writer, and a tourism
researcher.
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BS in Travel Management (BSTRM)

Tourism Management

About the Program

The BS Travel Management program is designed to develop students to become effective and highly skilled
travel industry professionals. Students will be equipped with a solid foundation and specialization in the travel
management field, with an emphasis on the management of travel agency operations. Graduates of the program
will be skilled in itinerary planning, costing, marketing, sales, and tour guiding. The combination of classroom
activities, laboratory training in state-of-the-art facilities, and field experiences aim to develop competent,
systematic, and customer-centered travel professionals.

Competencies

 Conceptualize, develop, and manage local and international travel and tour arrangements
 Develop travel and tour business plans
 Develop strategic marketing plans for tour packages to specific target markets
 Book travel-related reservations using the industry-standard Global Distribution System
 Develop presentation skills for tour proposals
 Demonstrate pleasing personality, excellent managerial, and communication skills
 Build strong client relations

Career Opportunities

 Travel Agency Operations Supervisor/Manager

 Reservations Supervisor/Manager
 Inbound/Outbound Tour Supervisor/Manager
 Travel Adviser/Consultant
 Regional Tourism Officer
 Tourism Desk Officer
 Travel and Tour Coordinator
 Tour Guide
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Tourism: What is this course about?

September 19, 2018 Karl Nicole Nucum

Have you ever been fascinated about traveling? Do you love working with different types of people? Or are you
someone who enjoys learning more about various cultures? If your answer is yes, perhaps a degree in tourism
could be the right one for you!

With the booming state of tourism in the Philippines and abroad, this field can provide you with a very
promising career path in the future. But before you enroll in this course, here are some of the essential things
you need to know.

What is Bachelor of Science in Tourism?

The Bachelor of Science in Tourism (BS Tourism) is a 4-year multidisciplinary degree that trains students in
becoming leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and qualified personnel in the tourism industry. It focuses on
cultural aspects such as travel, language, and history. Another closely related program BS Tourism
Management, on the other hand, concentrates more on business consciousness, entrepreneurship, and
hospitality.

There is no required board examination for BS Tourism, though graduates are required to take and pass the
Civil Service Examination for government-related jobs.

Strands in Accountancy, Business, and Management under the Academic track as well as Home Economics
strands under the Technical-Vocational-Livelihood track are possible avenues that you can take in case you
want to venture into the tourism field.

What are the subjects included in BS Tourism?

It covers subjects on management, basic accounting and finance, planning and development, tourism laws, as
well as other facets of tourism. Here are some of the interesting areas that you will encounter in this course
based on the Commission on Higher Education:

 Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography

 Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security, and Sanitation
 Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality
 Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality
 Professional Development and Applied Ethics
 Multicultural Diversity in Workplace for the Tourism Professional
 Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
 Micro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality
 Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality

What skills do I need to have to succeed in BS Tourism?

Good interpersonal and people skills are required to succeed in this course. A good sense of organization and
strong English proficiency could also be helpful as you enter this industry. Aside from these, here are other
skills that you might need:

 Knowledge of community resources

 Critical thinking
 Research and planning
 Good understanding of human relationships
 Ability to work well under pressure
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What are the career opportunities for graduates of BS Tourism?

 Travel account manager
 Department of Tourism staff
 Tour Coordinator
 Tourism Officer
 Event Planner
 Conference and Event Manager

Which schools in the Philippines offers BS Tourism?

While there are many schools in the country that offers this course, here are the schools that have a Center of
Excellence and Center of Development in Tourism.

 Lyceum of the Philippines University

 University of Santo Tomas
 University of San Carlos