Program Description
The BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT of SHTM is a four-year degree program that prepares the students to be globally competitive leaders of the largest and fastest growing industry in the world, Tourism. The program highlights courses in business and management, hospitality and tourism, and professional concentration courses which enable student exposure to the different sectors of the vast tourism industry, as well as specialization in their chosen career paths. The program has three areas of specialization, namely: Travel and Tour Operations, Destination Management, and Events Management.
The Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management with Concentration in Travel and Tour Operations program covers the transportation sector such as airlines, cruise ships, land transportation; and travel agencies and tour operators, focusing on their management and operations. It trains students on tour and travel management, tour guiding, airport and airline operations, crowd and crisis management, tourism marketing and promotions, food and beverage management and proficiency in Global Distribution Systems. The program is designed for students who seek careers in airport operations, travel and tour operations, international cruise line crew and flight attendants.
The Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management with Concentration in Destination Management program highlights the sectors of the government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector, focusing on tourism policy, planning, and development. It develops the students to be destination managers of the different niches of sustainable tourism such as ecotourism and cultural heritage tourism. Professional topics of this program include recreation and leisure management, tourism development approaches and trends, tourism data management and analytics, and sustainable tourism.
The Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management with Concentration in Events Management program is specifically designed to prepare students to be globally competitive professionals of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Tourism. It educates the students on the artistry and management of special events starting from concept development until the staging of the actual event. Interesting courses of the program include event production, design, lighting and technology, crowd and crisis management, event operations and logistics, and trends and issues in events management.
Curricula
Undergraduate Programs
Program Learning Outcomes
B.S. Tourism Management with Concentration in Destination Management
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Apply concepts of management in the tourism and hospitality industry.
- Integrate social, environmental and cultural issues in the tourism and hospitality profession.
- Develop a feasibility study of a tourism enterprise.
- Formulate a tourism development plan of a destination.
B.S. Tourism Management with Concentration in Events Management
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Apply concepts of management in the tourism and hospitality industry.
- Integrate social, environmental and cultural issues in the tourism and hospitality profession.
- Develop a feasibility study of a tourism enterprise.
- Execute events for the stakeholders.
B.S. Tourism Management with Concentration in Travel and Tour Operations
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Apply concepts of management in the tourism and hospitality industry.
- Integrate social, environmental and cultural issues in the tourism and hospitality profession.
- Develop a feasibility study of a tourism enterprise.
- Manage tourism operations
Retention Policy
Undergraduate Programs:
- The failing grades are 5.0, 6.0 (FA) and 8.0 (UW) in all subjects.
- Students who failed in one or two courses in any semester shall be given an academic warning under the supervision of the program chair/coordinator. If a freshman fails 30% of the total academic unit enrolled in the current school year, he/she will be placed on academic probation the following year.
- Academic probation starts in the second year level of students and they will be placed under the individual program of study (IPOS).
- Other than the regular Summer offerings, subjects offered during the Summer Term are those that the students failed during the regular semester. In no way students should be allowed to take advance courses.
- Academic probation is lifted when the students’ cumulative grade point average reaches the required minimum for the program and that the student has not failed any of the courses enrolled in the succeeding two consecutive semesters.
Faculty
SHTM
Wednesday 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Thursday 8:00am – 9:00am; 12:00nn – 2:00pm
Friday 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday 12:55pm – 2:55pm
Tuesday and Thursday 7:00am – 8:30am
Tuesday and Thursday 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am – 10:10am
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Student Organizations
College Student Council - School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cscshtm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haucsc_shtm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/haucsc_shtm
League of Tourism Students of the Philippines (LTSP)
Career Opportunities
Areas | Career Opportunities | Areas | Career Opportunities |
| Fine Dining, Quick | Dining Room positions: | Hotel, Integrated Resort, | Housekeeping positions: |
| Service, Casual | - Cashier | Inn, Serviced | - Shift Leader |
| Restaurants, Managed | - Bartender | Residences, | - Checker |
| Services, Catering, | - Mixologist | Condotel/Apartelle, Bed | - Room Attendant |
| Beveranges | - Oenologist | and Breakfast, Lodging | - Room Assistant |
| - Restaurant Steward | House | - Cabin Steward | |
| - Bar Supervisor | - Housekeeping Attendant | ||
| - Waiter/Food Attendant | - Room Steward | ||
| - Room Service Waiter | - Floor Supervisor | ||
| - Sommelier | - Chief Housekeeper | ||
| - Barista | - Bell Captain | ||
| - Head Waiter | - Room Inspector | ||
| - Captain Waiter | - Laundry Supervisor | ||
| - Bar Accountant | - Executive Housekeeper | ||
| - Restaurant Supervisor | - Housekeeping Manager | ||
| - Assistant Restaurant Manager | - Laundry Manager | ||
| - Shift Leader | Front office positions: | ||
| - Team Leader | - Receptionist | ||
| - Room Service Manager | - Lobby Greeter | ||
| - Maitred Hotel | - Front Office Attendant | ||
| - F&B Director | - Switchboard Operator | ||
| - F&B Outlet Manager | - Airport Representative | ||
| - Restaurant Manager | - Reservation Clerk | ||
| - Outlet Manager | - Bell Service Porter/Attendant | ||
| Managed Services | - Concierge/CRM | ||
| Kitchen positions: | -Front Office Supervisor | ||
| - Receiving Clerk | - Front Office Cashier | ||
| - Stock Clerk | - Night Auditor | ||
| - Commis Pastry | - Duty Supervisor | ||
| - Baker | - Front Office Manager | ||
| - Butcher | - Rooms Division Manager | ||
| - Commis 1,2,3 | - Reservations Manager | ||
| - Line Cooks | - Unit Manager | ||
| - Demi Chef | Convention, Entertainment Positions: | ||
| - Commis Chef | - Sales Representative | ||
| - Chef De Partie | - Convention Sales Personnel | ||
| - Pantry Chef | - Event and Entertainment Staff | ||
| - Pastry Chef | - Organizers/Planners | ||
| - Head Cook | - Information Specialist | ||
| - Saute Chef | - Public Relations Staff | ||
| - Grill Cook | - Sales Representative | ||
| - Fry Cook | - Assistant Manager | ||
| - Sous Chef | - Research Directors | ||
| - Head Chef | - Marketing Manager | ||
| - Executive Chef | - Events Planner | ||
| - Sanitation Officer | - Exhibit Planner | ||
| Recreation and Special | Sports, Leisure and Recreation Center | - Convention and Event Manager | |
| Events | Personnel | Public Relations Positions: | |
| - Spa Manager | - Public Realtions Personnel | ||
| - Activity Director | - Photographer | ||
| - Recreation Director | - Writer | ||
| - Events Coordinator | - Telemarketing Staff | ||
| - Leisure Manager | - PR Director | ||
| - PR Manager | |||
| Sales and Marketing Positions: | |||
| - Sales and marketing personnel | |||
| - Sales and marketing account executives | |||
| - Sales and marketing supervisor | |||
| - Director | |||
| - Manager |
Linkages / Partners
| Century Hotel | 25 Seeds: Farm to table/Café Fleur |
| Xenia Hotel Clark | Global Catering Services |
| Widus Hotel & Casino | CIAC |
| Hotel Gracelane | DOT – Region 3 |
| Holiday Inn | ACTO |
| Park Inn Clark | DNATA |
| Imerex Plaza Hotel | Miascor Clark Aviation Services |
| Midori Hotel | Unichef’s Catering |
| Royce Hotel | Istratehiya, Inc. |
| Ascott Makati | Chinoy Travel and Tours |
| Lohas Hotel | Omni Aviation |
| Azzurro Hotel | Eurogate Travel & Tours |
| Grace Crown Hotel | City Travel and Tours |
| CC Lifestyle | Flight Destination Travel & Tours |
| Madison 101 Hotel + Tower | Earthlink Travel Co. |
| Oasis Hotel | Majemah Travel and Tours, Corp. |
| Quest Plus Conference | Mabalacat City Tourism Office |
| Amante Ribs & Steaks | Magalang Tourism Office |
| Amare by Chef Chris | Culture and Arts Council of Angeles City |
| Veranda Herbs & Spices | Amega Travel & Tours Services |
| Mogora Asian Buffet Restaurant | The Travel Order |
| Hotel Seoul | Ties That Travel |
Contact Details
| Dr. Tyron W. Yap | Prof. Mervyn Maico D. Aldana |
| Dean, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management | Chair, Hospitality Management Programs |
| tyap@hau.edu.ph | mmaldana@hau.edu.ph |
| Local 1403 | Local 1419 |
| Prof. Vella V. Villar | Prof. Ardee Glenn B. Domingo |
| Practicum Coordinator | Chair, Tourism Management Programs |
| vvillar@hau.edu.ph | agdomingo@hau.edu.ph |
| Local 1333 | Local 1405 |
| Dr. Maribel Flores | |
| Graduate Program Coordinator | |
| meflores@hau.edu.ph | |
| Local 1005 |