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Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Overview

The emphasis on Hospitality and Tourism Management has increased significantly over the past few years because it got great attention in Vision 2030. The program is designed with a belief that it is very important for the country economy and the role that could play in promoting the Saudi process of development. The program will provide labor market with high quality graduates in the HTM program which is considered very important and their employment will make substantial change in economic trend in the Saudi Arabia GDP and reduced the unemployment. Also Fulfilling the requirement of Saudi government initiatives for diversification and expansion plan and offering required knowledge and skills in the hospitality and tourism program will make a big impact on diversification plan and reduced dependency on Oil and Gas. This program will also Meet with the global and regional needs of qualified and competent professionals in the field of hospitality and tourism management.

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Vision
  • To deliver to the student the essentials of Tourism and Hospitality Management aligned with advanced tools and technology via effective facilities and competent faculty members.
  • To prepare the student with the adequate skills by engaging students in research-based projects activities to practice Tourism and Hospitality Management locally and internationally in a competitive environment and to enhance their creativity.
  • To encourage students and faculty members engagement in community service activities.
  • To Assist students to improve communication skills and encourage teamwork spirit and develop the ability to analyze and solve problems and work ethically.
  • To enhance the faculty research in thrust area of Hospitality and Tourism management with tangible impact.
  • To provide practical exposure to give students an opportunity to learn from a professional environment that will better prepare them for the job market.
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Mission

To generate professional in the field of hospitality and tourism management and promote high quality educational standards through comprehensive programs and applied research that demonstrate thorough understanding and encouraging life-long learning that generates valuable professional leaders and entrepreneurs who are engaged in community services with prosperous future.

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Dr. Sayeeduzzafar Qazi Zafar Ulaziz , Head of HR Department

I am pleased to welcome you to the College of Business Administration (CBA), the Mother College of the University of Business and Technology.
It prepares students for entry level and leadership positions in both private and public sectors. Students seeking careers in real estate, corporate control, treasury functions, and investment will find the Accounting major to be well suited for their needs. The Accounting Department is one of the top programs in the country, offering a curriculum that serves the needs of students all over the region by offering a program that provides local and global perspectives, promotes critical thinking and develops effective communication skills.
The Accounting Program is also accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); a global body for professional accountants. This accreditation exempt our graduates from seven modules if they are to get the certificate later to become a “Chartered Certified Accountant

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Requirements Program

UBT’s Requirement Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English Language.

The program also familiarizes students with the requirements of undergraduate study, study skills and disciplines of all forms. The program consists of the following courses: Language Levels(English Language Academy "ELA") Pre - Calculus(depending on the placement test) At first, newly admitted students are required to take an English placement test to determine his / her level.Each student will be placed according to his/ her test results in the following list:

COURSE UNITS PREREQUISITE
MATH-099-1 Pre-Calculus 3 EL-400-1 English Language Level 4
EL-100-1 English Language Level 1 1 --
EL-200-1 Academic English Level 2 1 EL-100-1 English Language Level 1
EL-300-1 Academic English Level 3 1 EL-200-1 Academic English Level 2
EL-400-1 Academic English Level 4 1 EL-300-1 Academic English Level 3

Students may seek course exemptions at ELA by submitting one of the following options:

  • TOEFL iBT result of 75/120 and IELTS result of 5/9
  • Pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 100/120.
  • Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test

Freshmen (Fall)

Course Code Course Name Units
MATH099 PRE-CALCULUS 3
STAT121 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3
ENG 102 ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES 3
BAIS101 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3
MKT 120 MARKETING PRINCIPLES 3
SOC 140 COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3
Total : 18

Freshmen (Spring)

Course Code Course Name Units
ARAB201 ARABIC LANGUAGE 2 2
ECON101 MICROECONOMICS 3
SCM 230 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3
BUS 231 QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS ANALYSIS 3
Total : 11

Sophomore (Fall)

Course Code Course Name Units
ECON201 MACROECONOMICS 3
BUS 241 BUSINESS LAW 3
BUS 240 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3
Total : 9

Sophomore (Spring)

Course Code Course Name Units
BUS 350 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3
ELCTG1 COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT 3
BUS 351 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
ELCTHT1 MAJOR ELECTIVE 1 3
Total : 12

Junior (Fall)

Course Code Course Name Units
ELCTG2 COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT 3
ISLS301 ISLAMIC CULTURE 3 (BUSINESS ETHICS) 3
HTM 360 FRONT OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3
HTM 361 EVENT MANAGEMENT 3
HTM 362 HANDLING HOTEL SAFETY AND HYGIENE 3
ELCTHT2 MAJOR ELECTIVE 2 3
Total : 18

Junior (Spring)

Course Code Course Name Units
BUS 471 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
BUS 470 RESEARCH METHODS 3
HTM 472 SUSTAINABILITY IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT 3
ELCTHT3 MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 3
Total : 12

Senior (Fall)

Course Code Course Name Units
HTM 480 COOP TRAINING 6
Total : 6
Plain Total : 86
Total Number of Courses : 28

Hospitality and Tourism Management


Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EL400-1
this course includes recording, classifying, reporting, and interpreting of financial data for service and merchandising businesses. it includes the study of the journals, ledgers and financial statements used by these entities. it also covers the accounting treatment of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ACCT101-2
it covers accounting systems in medium and large size firms. it also includes accounting treatments of formation and profit distribution of partnerships and corporations.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: ARAB101-2
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENG102-3
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, STAT121-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, ECON201-1, MKT120-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: FIN230-1, MKT120-1, SCM230-2
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, BUS351-1, STAT121-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: FIN230-1, HRM120-1, MKT120-1, SCM230-2
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, ENG101-7
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS230-1, HTM241-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS230-1, HTM241-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: HTM240-1, HTM350-1, HTM361-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EL400-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EL400-1
survey of theories of interpersonal communication in social and professional relational contexts with attention to roles, social exchange, dimensions of communication both socially and professionally, development and deterioration of communications.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENG101-7, MATH101-3

Careers And Employability

The HTM program at the CBA enables our graduates to work for well-known domestic and international organizations such as Hotel Shelton, Hotel Hilton, Habitat, Fours Square Seasons, Agate Tours, Click Tours, Saudi Arabia Tours, Tour Dragon, Nile Blue Tours, Global Event Management etc..

Our graduates are qualified to pursue employment opportunities in the following:

  • Hospitality Executives/Supervisors
  • House Keeping Executives/Supervisors
  • Travel and Tour Executives/Supervisors
  • Event Executives/Supervisors
  • Tour Operations Executives/Supervisors
  • Food and Beverages Executives/Supervisors
  • Food Production Executives/Supervisors
  • Front Office Executives/Supervisors
  • Food Truck Supervisor
  • Airport Lounge Supervisor