BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY

Programme

Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management

The extensive Undergraduate program known as the Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management is created to give students a thorough understanding of the Tourism and Travel industry along with the skills they need to assume Managerial positions in this continually shifting field. This program offers a thorough curriculum that equips students for a successful career in the International Tourism industry by combining Theoretical understanding, practical training, and industry exposure. The Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management program Graduates will be qualified for a variety of employment opportunities within the industry of travel and tourism. In travel Agencies, Tour operators, Hotels, Resorts, Airlines, Cruise lines, Convention centers, and Government Tourism Departments, they can hold Managerial positions. Tourism manager, Travel consultant, Destination marketing manager, Event planner, Hotel manager, and Analyst of tourism policy are a few examples of job titles.

Code:	BTT
Duration:	3 Years
Category:	Undergraduate
Faculty:	Faculty of Management Sciences

Essential: Two best done of all A-level subjects

Relevant: Third best done of the remaining A-level Subjects

Year 1

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	CU	LH	PH	TH
BTT1116	FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING	4	30	-	60
BTT1111	TOURISM AND TRAVEL BUSINESS MGT	4	30	-	30
BTT1114	TRAVEL BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS	4	30	45	30
BTT1115	TOUR GUIDING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS	4	30	60
BTT1112	CONTEMPORARY TRAVEL TECHNOLOGIES	4	30	90
BTT1113	TOUR AND TRAVEL AGENCY MANAGEMENT	4	45	-

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	CU	LH	PH	TH
BTT1212	CONSERVATION AND PROTECTED AREA MGT	4	45	45
BTT1213	HUMAN RESOURCE MGT	4	30	30	30
BTT1211	FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	4	30	30	30
BTT1214	SERVICE EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT	4	30	-	30
BTT1216	TOURISM AND TRAVEL MARKETING	4	30	60
BTT1215	WILDLIFE TOURISM	4	30	45

Semester 3
Course Code	Course Name	CU	LH	PH	TH
BTT 1301	INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT	5		-

Year 2

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	CU	LH	PH	TH
BTT2116	TOURISM AND TRAVEL DESTINATIONS MGT	4	30	-
BTT2114	AIRPORTS MANAGEMENT	4	30	-
BTT2115	GUEST SERVICE MANAGEMENT	4	30	-
BTT2112	TOURISM AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY OPERATIONS	4	45	45
BTT2113	EAST AFRICAN WILDLIFE	4	30	-

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	CU	LH	PH	TH
BTT2211	FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT	4	45	-
BTT2217	GERMAN I	4	45	-	45
BTT2218	RESEARCH REPORT	5		-	30
BTT2215	FRENCH I	4	30	-	90
BTT2216	KISWAHILI I	4	45	-	45
BTT2213	TIME AND PRIORITY MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM	4	45	-
BTT2214	RESEARCH METHODS	4	45	-
BTT2212	HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM LAW	4	45	-

Year 3

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	CU	LH	PH	TH
BTT3113	TOURISM PLANNING AND POLICY	4	30	30	30
BTT3114	TOURISM ACCOMMODATION MANAGEMENT	4	45	45
BTT3115	WORLD TOURISM AND TRAVEL GEOGRAPHY	4	45	-
BTT3116	FRENCH II	3	30	45
BTT3117	KISWAHILI II	3	30	45
BTT3111	ETHICAL ISSUES IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY	4	30	60
BTT3118	GERMAN II	3	30	45
BTT3112	PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT	4	30	30	30

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	CU	LH	PH	TH
BTT3203	PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING	3		-
BTT3201	INTERNATIONAL TOURISM	3		-
BTT3205	SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT	4		-
BTT3202	TOURISM ENTREPRENEURSHIP	3		-
BTT3216	INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT	5		-
BTT3204	TOUR PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT	3		-

Tuition Fees per Semester (East African)	Tuition Fees per Semester (International Students)
UGX 700,000	UGX 1,050, 000

Functional Fees

THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR DAP, DCP & CGA PROGRAMMES
Item	East Africans (Shs)	Non Eeast Africans (Shs)
Guild fee by all students (per year)	30,000	45,000
Recess/Industrial Training/School Practice (To be paid by all PRIVATELY sponsored students every Second	250,000	375,000
Medical fee for all students (per year)	20,000	30,000
Examination fees (per semester)	50,000	75,000
Sports fees for all students (per year)	15,000	22,500
Under graduate gowns by students	25,000	35,750
Registration fee (per semester)	50,000	75,000
Accommodation (per semester)	129,000	193,500
University Identity Card fee per Issue	15,000	22,500

THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR BEP & DEP PROGRAMMES
Item	East Africans (Shs)	Non Eeast Africans (Shs)
Registration fee per year	50,000	75,000
Examination fee per year	50,000	75,000
Library fee per year	20,000	30,000
Research Fund fee per year	20,000	30,000
University identity card fee per issue	15,000	22,500
Computer fee per year	20,000	30,000
Guild fee per year	30,000	45,000
Medical fee per year	20,000	30,000
Sports fee per year	15,000	22,500

THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR ALL THE OTHER PROGRAMMES
Item	East Africans (Shs)	Non Eeast Africans (Shs)
Registration fees by privately sponsored students	100,000	150,000
Examination fees by privately sponsored students	100,000	150,000
Library fees by privately sponsored students	20,000	30,000
Research fund fees by privately sponsored students	20,000	30,000
Development fee per year by private students	50,000	75,000
University identity card fee by all students	15,000	22,500
Computer fee by private students	50,000	75,000
Guild fee by all students	30,000	45,000
Under graduate gowns by students	25,000	37,500
Sports fee by all students	15,000	22,500
Medical fees (treatment) by private students	65,000	97,500
Recess/Industrial Training/School Practice (To be paid by all PRIVATELY sponsored students every Second Semester except finalists)	250,000	375,000
Research Fee for students on Post Graduate Programmes only (paid annually)	750,000	1,125,000
Accommodation per semester (where applicable)	129,000	193,500
Accommodation per semester for *all* Students (Government or Private) admitted for MED, BNA and BNS For the Recess Term	500,000 250,000	750,000 3750,000
*OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR DAP, DCP & CGA* 2 reams of photocopying paper (ROTATRIM Or DOUBLE A) One hand hoe (with a handle) Two (2) plastic spring files (GREEN)

THE FUNCTIONAL FEES FOR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES PER ANNUM
Item	East Africans (Shs)	Non Eeast Africans (Shs)
Administration fee	200,000	300,000
Library fee	20,000	30,000
Registration fee	120,000	180,000
Identity Card (per issuance)	15,000	225,000
Guild fee	30,000	45,000
Sports fee	15,000	22,500
Medical fee	65,000	97,500
Examination fee	200,000	300,000
Computer fee	80,000	120,000
Development fee	100,000	150,000
Research Fee for students on Post Graduate Programmes only (paid annually)	750,000	1,1250,000

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Date of Accreditation	Date Due for review	Comment
28^th/Feb/2018	February 2023	Under review

ACCREDITED

A-level students with two principles passes and one subsidiary pass who intend to pursue a career in Tourism and Travel management.
Holders of the Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management or a related discipline can apply for this programme.

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