Partner Details

Dubai Tourism College LLC

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

DL-DTC-FEB

Educational Aims of the Course

To produce graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the contribution that disciplines and concepts play in explaining the nature and development of tourism.

To produce graduates who understand the structure, operation and organisation of the tourism industry in both domestic and international dimensions.

To produce graduates who have a comprehensive understanding of vocationally relevant management concepts applicable to the tourism industry.

To produce graduates who can critically evaluate information and data and demonstrate independent thinking perhaps challenging previously held assumptions.

To produce graduates who are able to function competently as reflective professionals and who can assume responsibility for themselves and others.

To produce graduates who understand the impacts of tourism upon communities and the importance of sustainability and social responsibility within an international tourism context.

To produce graduates who engage with the development of employability skills

Learning Outcomes

1.
Synthesise, interpret, analyse and evaluate information and data relevant in a professional or vocational context
2.
Critically assess and evaluate evidence
3.
Apply knowledge and approaches to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems
4.
Plan, execute and communicate a sustained piece of independent intellectual work which provides evidence of critical engagement and interpretation of appropriate data
5.
Demonstrate and exercise independent thinking perhaps challenging previously held assumptions
6.
Self-appraise and reflect on personal development or achievements
7.
Apply underlying concepts and principles including where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context
8.
Research and assess information in order to explain or solve problems
9.
Understand the management of financial, human and physical resources
10.
Identify creative solutions to organisational challenges
11.
Recognise and apply safe professional working practices
12.
Demonstrate qualities and skills in order to take personal responsibility and decisions in appropriate contexts
13.
Communicate results accurately and reliably to audiences using appropriate methods
14.
Manage time and work to deadlines
15.
Use numerical data appropriately
16.
Exploit ICT and resources efficiently and effectively
17.
Discuss the contribution of disciplines, concepts and principles in explaining the nature and development of tourism
18.
Plan and execute projects using appropriate techniques and procedures
19.
To participate constructively in groups
20.
Work effectively independently and with others
21.
Discuss the domestic and international dimensions of tourism
22.
Discuss the impacts of tourism upon communities and the importance of sustainability and social responsibility within an international tourism context
23.
Discuss the structure, operation and organisation of the tourism and leisure industry
24.
Discuss the intercultural dimensions of tourism
25.
Analyse, synthesise, summarise and interpret data
26.
Demonstrate an understanding of management theories and principles applicable to tourism and leisure

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Acquisition of skills (1-6) is gained through structured lectures, workshops, fieldwork and seminars. Group exercises and presentations ensure that students gain an understanding and experience of teamwork. Work related learning enables students to apply theory to practical situations. Independent study is encouraged and is supported by formal lectures, workshops and tutorial sessions. Students are encouraged to use a variety of ICT and media to broaden their understanding of the subject.

Formal evaluation of knowledge and understanding is achieved through a variety of methods including examinations, assessed coursework such as essays, reports, learning logs, blogs, journal posts, case studies portfolios and individual and group presentations (7-14).

Acquisition of intellectual skills (7-14) is secured throughout the programme as students engage in tasks within structured lectures, workshops, fieldwork, seminars, group exercises and workshops.

Intellectual skills (7-14) are assessed throughout the programme in examinations and coursework, for example case studies, essays, annotated bibliographies, individual and group reports, portfolios, research projects and presentations.

Acquisition of professional practical skills (15-20) is secured throughout the programme as students engage in tasks within structured lectures, workshops, fieldwork, seminars, group exercises and workshops. Additionally engagement with work-related learning considerably will boost students' professional practical skills.

Skills 15-20 are assessed through a variety of assessment methods including individual and group presentations, fieldwork projects and work related learning experience.

The development of students' transferable skills (21-26) occurs throughout the programme; communication skills, effective time management, exploiting ICT , exploiting numerical data, working independently and with others, are fostered across modules and in group working, task-based seminars, workshops and work-related learning experience.

Communication skills are assessed across modules in tasks such as essays, reports, portfolios, blogs, journal posts, case studies, fieldwork projects, exam and research projects. Group-working skills are assessed through group-based projects.

Opportunities for work related learning

DCT is experienced in sourcing and supporting work related learning and continues to offer work related learning opportunities to students.

Entry Requirements

A levels

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH17-01) business and management