The degree in Hotel and Tourism Management has been designed to meet the growing managerial needs of the country’s hospitality marketplace.
The programme sets out to provide the student with the necessary tools and competencies to add value to any tourism and/or hospitality organization. The variety and scope of the courses offered provide a sound grounding for entry-level supervisory/managerial personnel and offer valuable ground for further studies.
While students will get the opportunity to develop practical and operational expertise in the industry, the degree programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in aspects of economics, business management, financial accounting, information systems and logistics, operations and marketing management, with a focus on the hospitality and tourism establishments.
Bachelor of Tourism & Hotel Mgt
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Semester |
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Unit Code |
Name/Description |
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Year 1 – Semester 1 |
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THM1101B |
Tourism concepts and principles |
Semester 1 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM1102B |
World Travel Geography |
Semester 1 |
3 |
30 |
15 |
45 |
THM 1103B |
Wildlife ecology (I) (Plant Ecology) |
Semester 1 |
3 |
30 |
15 |
45 |
FND1101B |
Business Communication skills |
Semester 1 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
ICT1108B |
Computer literacy |
Semester 1 |
2 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
FIN1102B |
Basic Accounting |
Semester 1 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
Total credits for the semester 1 load |
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15 |
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Year 1 – Semester 2 |
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THM 1201B |
Map and Photographic Interpretation |
Semester 2 |
3 |
30 |
15 |
45 |
THM 1202B |
Tour Operations Management
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Semester 2 |
3 |
30 |
15 |
45 |
BHC1203B |
History and Cultural Heritage of Buganda |
Semester 2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
THM 1203B |
Food Production I
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Semester 2 |
3 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
THM 1204B |
Principles of Tourism Resource Management |
Semester 2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
THM 1205B |
Wildlife Ecology II (Animal Ecology)
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Semester 2 |
3 |
30 |
15 |
45 |
THM 1206B |
Entrepreneurship Skills in Tourism and Hospitality |
Semester 2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
Total credits for the semester 2 load |
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18 |
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Year 2 - Semester 1 |
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THM2101B |
Food and Beverage Service
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Semester 1 |
4 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
THM2102B |
Food Production II
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Semester 1 |
4 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
THM2103B |
Human Resource Management for Tourism |
Semester 1 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM2104B |
Research Methods |
Semester 1 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM2105B |
Foreign Language (Kiswahili, French & German) I |
Semester 1 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM2106B |
Recreation and Events Management |
Semester 1 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
THM2107B |
Room Division Management (House Keeping & Front office) |
Semester 1 |
4 |
45 |
15 |
60 |
THM 2108B |
Environment and Sustainable Tourism Development |
Semester 1 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
Total credits for the semester 1 Load |
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26 |
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Year 2 |
Semester 2 |
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THM 2201B |
Tourism marketing and Destination Promotion |
Semester 2 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM2202B |
Tourism & Hospitality Law |
Semester 2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
THM 2203B |
Pastry & bakery |
Semester 2 |
4 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
THM 2205B |
Foreign language II (Kiswahili, French & German) |
Semester 2 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM2208B |
Airfares and Ticketing |
Semester 2 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM2207B |
Sanitation, Hygiene & Safety |
Semester 2 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM 2208B |
Customer care & Quality Management |
Semester 2 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
Total credits for the semester 2 load |
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21 |
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Year 3 - Semester 1 |
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THM3101B |
Tourism Planning and Policy in East Africa |
Semester 1 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
THM3103B |
Tour guiding & Leadership Skills |
Semester 1 |
3 |
30 |
15 |
45 |
THM3109B |
Tourism Informatics and Reservation System |
Semester 1 |
3 |
30 |
15 |
45 |
THM3106B |
Food and beverage cost control |
Semester 1 |
3 |
45 |
45 |
0 |
THM3107B |
Advanced food Production and Presentation |
Semester 1 |
4 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
THM3108B |
Travel Agency Operations |
Semester 1 |
3 |
45 |
45 |
0 |
Total credits for the semester 1 load |
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18 |
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Year 3 |
Semester 2 |
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THM 3201B |
Tourism Economics and Practical Applications |
Semester 2 |
3 |
30 |
15 |
45 |
THM3203B |
Purchasing and Material Management |
Semester 2 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM 3213B |
Strategic Management in Tourism and Hospitality |
Semester 2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
THM3206B |
Practical Tourism (Field trips and Internship) |
Semester 2 |
4 |
15 |
45 |
60 |
THM 3207B |
Protected and Conservation areas Management |
Semester 2 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM 3208B |
Culture and Tourism Development |
Semester 2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
30 |
THM3209B |
Food Science and Nutrition |
Semester 2 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
45 |
THM 3212B |
Dissertation |
Semester 2 |
4 |
15 |
45 |
60 |
Total credits for the semester 2 load |
Semester 1 |
24 |
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Total Graduation Load (Credits) |
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122 |
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