TMIS Diploma in Travel & Tourism | Tourism Management Institute of Singapore

About NATAS

The National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) represents the majority of travel agents in Singapore and also counts in its membership from travel-related organisations such as hotels, airlines, attractions, training providers and insurance companies. NATAS was founded in 1979 and leads the industry in achieving travel excellence by setting and regulating standards of professionalism and ethical conduct amongst its members.

Programme Objectives

This programme is designed for students of tourism and those with an interest to pursue a challenging career in the travel and tourism industry.

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

understand the systematic framework of travel and tourism
gain basic disciplines such as economics, psychology and sociology
acquire knowledge and skills in travel and tourism
analyse strategic issues related to the travel and tourism

Programme Curriculum

Introduction of Travel & Tourism
Visitor Attractions Management
Tourism Marketing
Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions
Economics
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Business Communication
Tourism Research
Travel Agency Operations

Programme Duration

TMIS Diploma in Travel & Tourism: 300 training hours (9 months)

Advanced Standing

Graduates from TMIS Diploma in Travel & Tourism can be awarded up to 8 units of advanced standing to Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management (Southern Cross University).

Progression Path

Methods of Assessment

Teaching is delivered through a variety of methods including lectures, discussions, demonstrations, casestudies and assessments.

Certification

Upon successful completion and passing all modules, students will receive the TMIS Diploma in Travel & Tourism, awarded by TMIS and endorsed by NATAS.

Entry Requirement

Country	Programme	Qualifications	Minimum Criteria

Myanmar	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Basic Education High School Examination Certificate (B.E.H.S)/ Matriculation - (Standard 10)	Completed and pass the Examination with English

Brunei	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent	Completed and pass the Examination with English

China	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Completion of junior high school education Yr 9, or equivalent	Completed and pass the Examination with English

India	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Standard 10 awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Exam All India Secondary School Exam (CBSE) Standard 10 awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education Secondary School Leaving Certificate Standard 10 awarded by the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary School Leaving Certificate Exam All Anglo-Indian School Leaving Certificate Standard 10 awarded by the Board of Anglo-Indian School leaving Certificate Examination, Tamil Nadu Matriculation Examination Certificate Standard 10 awarded by the Board of Matriculation, Tamil Nadu Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLE) Standard 10 awarded by the Maharashtra State Board Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLE) Standard 10 awarded by the Kerala State Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLE) Standard 10 awarded by the Gujarat Board	Completed and passed the examination with English

Indonesia	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Middle School (SMP)

Malaysia	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	PMR Qualifications

Nepal	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	School Leaving Certificate (SLC)

Vietnam	WSQ Certificate in Hotel & Accommodation Services and WSQ Diploma in Tourism	Year 10 Junior High School Graduation Certificate of National Examination

Other qualifications will be assessed based on its equivalence to the GCE 'O' and 'A' Level examinations.
For WSQ programmes, applicants must be 16-29 years old.

English Language Requirements:

The English Entrance Test may be waived for applicants who offer the following:
- IELTS score 5.5 or TOEFL score 550
- A Bachelor Degree (The medium of education must be in English)

Course Fees

Non-Tuition Fees (Non-Refundable)	Amount SGD	7% GST	Total SGD
Application Fee – Payable upon registration	200	14	214
Application Fee – Payable upon student pass approval (New Student)	500	35	535
Application Fee – Payable upon student pass approval (Existing Student)	200	14	214

Tuition Fees	Amount SGD	7% GST	Total SGD
TMIS Diploma in Travel & Tourism
1st Installment – Payable upon student pass approval	3,250	227.50	3,477.50
2nd Installment – Payable upon 1st week of the 5th month	3,250	227.50	3,477.50
Total	6,500	455	6,955

Class Commencement Dates

4th January 2010
19th April 2010
19th July 2010
18th October 2010