Interactive Online Programmes Higher National Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management

The objective of the Higher National Diploma (HND) in International Travel and Tourism Management programme is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in travel and tourism and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

The programme has been designed in line with international standards and aims to provide a high-quality business education with a strong focus on the Aviation / Travel and Tourism industry. The curriculum is carefully designed to integrate core business courses with more specialized Aviation / Travel and Tourism pathway courses as shown in the illustrative study plan.

Why enroll on this programme?

The interactive mode of online delivery of the lectures allows individuals employed in full-time work to earn a bachelor’s degree while they work. Your geographical location or work-related commitments will no longer prevent you from achieving your desired degree. All modules are primarily delivered by experts based in Europe who are highly qualified in their respective fields.

Students will gain an understanding of how the Aviation/Travel and Tourism sector operates, the challenges involved in managing a business within this sector and key success factors. Students will study a variety of business and specialist courses that prepare students for a suitable entry to the employment market.

Career Prospects

The programme will equip you with knowledge and skills to prepare you for employment in the Aviation / Travel and Tourism industry or further study and upgrade your knowledge in related courses. Students who successfully complete the programme will have several options of one-year Top-Up degrees that they can join at EAU.

Top-Ups degrees are dually awarded by EAU and Coventry University, UK.

Programme Delivery

You will study 7 mandatory modules in Year 1; 8 in Year 2. All classes are delivered interactively and online by international faculty from around the globe. Classes are recorded for future student’s reference.

Each module is allocated five weeks of student efforts. The actual lecturer delivery face-to-face (interactively and online) is during the first 5 days of the five weeks period. The five-days delivery span two weekends (Friday to Sunday from week1 followed by Saturday and Sunday from week2). Assessments take place (interactively and online) at the end of week5. This mode of delivery facilitates minimum disruption for participants in full-time employment.

Accreditation

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in International Travel and Tourism Management award is a dual award programme conferred by Emirates Aviation University (EAU) and Pearson / BTEC, UK. The EAU award is recognized by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai.

Student Intake

Students may join the programme at the beginning of every new module that starts in Year 1 (see the Course Outline section for further information).