Description
The applicant studies a set of courses related to tourism development and planning, e-tourism, tourism legislation and recent trends in the tourism field. Enabling the student to do research in one of the tourism fields, that helps the growth of the tourism sector.
Objectives
● Graduating highly qualified specialized staff
● Ensuring the continuous development of the tourism sector.
● Supporting and increasing scientific research in the tourism sector.
● Introducing the Libyan cultural heritage by publishing research prepared in the department in scientific journals around the world
Outcomes
Preparing internationally qualified staff through a postgraduate program to enhance tourism sector.
Certificate Rewarded
Master's degree Tourism Studies
Entry Reuirements
The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in tourism studies.
In the event that the applicant obtains a certificate from one of the fields indirectly related to tourism, he is required to study some remedial courses in order to be eligible to join the program.
Study Plan
The Master in Tourism Studies prepares students to qualify for Master in Tourism Studies. The student studies several subjects which have been carefully chosen in this major to cover its different aspects.
It comprises 72 Semesters of study, in which the student will study a total of 30 units, which include 0 units of general subjects, and 0 major units
Study plan for this program is shown below:
1st Semester
| Code | Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite |
|---|
| TUS501 | Tourism legislation and security | 03 | Compulsory | + |
Learn about tourism legislation. Identify the laws and legislation related to tourism. Acquire full knowledge of the regulations in force in tourism. Employing laws to serve the tourism sector.
| TUS502 | E-tourism | 03 | Compulsory | + |
∙ Tourism investment and its importance ∙ Learn about e-tourism. ∙ Knowledge of modern technologies in the field of e-tourism. ∙ Gain a complete idea on the computer and its importance in electronic reservation. ∙ Employing e-tourism in tourism in general.
| TUS503 | Tourism statistics | 03 | Compulsory | + |
∙ Recognize the importance of tourism statistics and hotels ∙ Stand on the way to display tourism data and information ∙ Discover ways to extract hotel occupancy ∙ Access to future forecasts for tourism
2nd Semester
| Code | Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite |
|---|
| TUS504 | Tourism development and planning | 03 | Compulsory | + |
∙ Learn about development and planning and its theories ∙ Access to and implement a strategy in the field of tourism ∙ The extent of the state's role in encouraging tourism development
| TUS505 | Modern trends in tourism | 03 | Compulsory | + |
∙ Identify recent trends in tourism. ∙ Identify recent trends in tourism. ∙ Gain full knowledge about recent trends in tourism. ∙ Employing directions on tourists. ∙ Identify the changes in the tourism industry in light of globalization
| TUS506 | Tourism destination marketing management | 03 | Compulsory | + |
Reaching a deep understanding of the marketing of tourism services. Learn about marketing strategies. Knowledge of the most important marketing information systems and marketing research. Access to strategic planning in tourism marketing.
3rd Semester
| Code | Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite |
|---|
| TUS507 | Tourism terms and concepts | 03 | Compulsory | + |
The use of language in the field of tourism ∙ Practical training in the preparation of tourism programs in English ∙ Developing language skills in explanation and commentary
| TUS508 | Crisis and risk management | 03 | Compulsory | + |
Identify the concept of risk management. Identify the risks facing tourism. Access to proposals and rules for risk and crisis management. Case studies of some Arab countries.
| TUS509 | Research methods | 03 | Compulsory | + |
Learn how to get information ∙ Recognize the reading, interpretation, and presentation of information ∙ How to use information and data systems ∙ How to use, analyze and extract statistical methods
4th Semester
| Code | Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite |
|---|
| TUS510 | Tourism sociology and communication skills | 03 | Compulsory | + |
Identify the concept of tourism and travel Learn about the relationship between tourism and the social sciences The impact of tourism on society International tourist and its impact on society and the environment.
| TUS511 | Tourism and the environment | 03 | Compulsory | + |
Identify tourism resources. Stand on ecotourism. Acquire full knowledge of the importance of ecotourism. The extent to which ecotourism is employed on sustainable development. Identify the characteristics of ecotourism and its impact on development.