Foundation Programme in Travel and Tourism Operations

Programme Introduction

This programme is designed to prepare individuals to enter a career in the travel and tourism sectors. Participants will acquire an operational focus in travel, tourism and attractions. In addition, the highlight on sustainability and digitalisation will develop future-ready skills for the tourism industry.

This programme includes field trips and practical training. Graduates are prepared for careers in the travel and tourism sectors such as travel agencies, tourism organisations, attractions and events companies.

Programme Objectives

  • To deepen understanding about the travel and tourism industry; how it is organised, and how tourism influences communities, societies, and globally.
  • To acquire the knowledge and skills which are necessary in the travel and tourism industry.
  • To benefit from endless opportunities of wide range jobs in the tourism industry.

Study Mode & Duration

  • Full-time:  12 months [6 months (Classes) + 6 months (Internship Attachment)]

  • Part-time: 6 months

Intakes

Jan / Apr / Jul / Oct

Registration

One month prior to intake dates

Average Teacher-Student Ratio

1:100 (Classroom based lecture) 1:30 (Workgroup session)

Assessment

Each module is assessed by academic work comprising written assignments, case study reports, essays, examination as determined by the subject profile. The assessment criterion varies from module to module and level to level.

Graduation Requirements

  • Must passed all modules
  • Must achieve an overall attendance of 90% (International Student) and 75% (Local Student)

Age:  

  • 16 years old (for countries with 9 years of primary and secondary education)

Language:  

  • G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Pass at D7 or equivalent, or
  • IELTS 4.0 or equivalent, or
  • Pass the English Placement Test conducted by TMIS or
  •  Pass the BETEDP (Elementary) level of ETEDP by EAIM.

Academic:  

  • 1 G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Pass at D7 or equivalent, or
  • Completed 10 years of formal education (or completed 9 years of formal education for students from China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and South Korea), or
  • NITEC / Higher NITEC qualifications, or
  • Mature candidate (≥ 25 years old with 3 years of relevant work experience), or
  • At least 1 GCSE Level Pass at Level 4

Local Students

  $

Tuition Fee

3,380.00

Administration Fee

500.00

GST

349.20

NETT Course Fee Payable

4,229.20

   

Other Fee

Amt SGD

Application Fee

150.00

GST

13.50

NETT Fee Payable

163.50

          - Payable Upon registration

International Students

  $

Tuition Fee

4,460.00

Administration Fee

1,000.00

GST

491.40

NETT Course Fee Payable

5,951.40

   

Other Fee

Amt SGD

Application Fee

540.00

GST

48.60

NETT Fee Payable

588.60

          - Payable Upon registration

The curriculum is taught over 4 terms of 12 weeks each. Modules are conducted in formal instructor-led classrooms sessions. Each term will cover 3 modules with 6 contact hours per module; Lecture is a 3-hour session and Tutorial is a 3-hour session per week.

Quarter 1

6 Jan 2025 – 4 Apr 2025

Quarter 2

21 Apr 2025 – 27 Jun 2025

Quarter 3

29 Jul 2024 – 5 Oct 2024

Quarter 4

14 Oct 2024 – 20 Dec 2024

Sustainable Travel and Tourism

Travel Agency Operations

Sustainable Travel and Tourism

Travel Agency Operations

Service Quality and Business Communications

Visitor Attractions Management

Service Quality and Business Communications

Visitor Attractions Management

Digital Marketing in Travel and Tourism

Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events

Digital Marketing in Travel and Tourism

Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events

NOTE:  Subject to confirmation from the lecturers.