BS Tourism and Hospitality
The bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality is a four-year-long degree based on 8 semesters. The degree is the perfect match for students who are looking forward to joining any sort of hotel or travel management. The extensive coursework will help students gain the appropriate knowledge through which they will be able to work in the industry. There are a number of universities in Pakistan that now offer BS in tourism and hospitality.
Duration/ Credit hrs
- 4 years (8 semesters)
- 136 Credit Hrs
Affiliatation & Accreditation
Some of the HEC recognized universities offering BS in Tourism and Hospitality are:
- The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
- University of Science & Technology
- Gomal University
- University Of Gujrat
- University Of Haripur
- National University Of Science & Technology
- Kohat University Of Science & Technology
- University Of Punjab
- University Of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
- University Of Okara
- Khawaja Fareed University Of Engineering & Information Technology
- University Of Sialkot
- Hamdard University - Islamabad Campus
Scope and Career
The several job opportunities after doing a bachelor’s degree in tourism and hotel management include hotel manager, Resort manager, hotel accountant, event planner, tour guide, travel consultant, travel agent, tourist information representative, and some more.
Syllabus & Courses
Some of the HEC-approved core and elective courses of BS Tourism and Hospitality are mentioned below:
- Principles of Management
- Cultural History of Pakistan
- Introduction to Archaeology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Organizational and Consumer Behavior
- Public Relations
- Logic & Critical Thinking
- Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality
- Pakistan – Tourist Destinations
- Sustainable Tourism
- Cultural Tourism
- Hospitality Operations
- Tourism and Hospitality Laws
- Tourism Management
- Event Management
- Tourism: Concepts and Principles
- Tourism Marketing
- Sports and Adventure Tourism
- Tourism Planning and Development
- Tourism and Peace
- Emerging Trends in Tourism and Hospitality
Why Choose This Program?
A bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality further leads to a variety of career opportunities. The increasing hospitality industry has resulted in increased opportunities for students who complete a bachelor’s degree in tourism and hospitality.
Related Courses
- BS Hospitality Management
- BS Tourism Management
Further Study
Students who are interested to learn and practicing are encouraged to achieve a master’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality. It will be a positive approach to their career that will help them to gain more job opportunities in near future. There are a number of universities throughout the world that offer a master’s degree in Tourism and Hotel Management.
Study Abroad
- Masters in International Hotel Management at Torrens University, Australia
- Masters in International Tourism and Hospitality Management at Griffith University, Australia
- M.Sc. in Hospitality and Tourism Management at PSB Paris School of Business, France
- M.A. in Tourism Systems and Hospitality Management at University of Palermo, Italy
- M.A. in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Global Business School, Barcelona
- M.A. in International Tourism and Hospitality Management at University of Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
- M.Sc. in International Tourism and Hospitality Management at London South Bank University, England, United Kingdom
- M.Sc. in Hospitality Management at Florida International University
- M.A. in Hospitality Management and Leadership at Dresden School of Management, Germany
- M.A. in Tourism Management at Royal Roads University, Victoria, Canada
- Master of International Hospitality Management at Edith Cowan University, Australia
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: What is BS Tourism and Hospitality?
Ans: BS Tourism and Hospitality is a four year undergraduate degree in tourism management, hotel operations, event planning as well as customer service in the hospitality industry.
Q2: What are the required eligibility criteria to get admission?
Ans: To apply in this program students should have completed Intermediate (FA, FSc, ICom, ICS) or any other equivalent course with at least 45-50 percent grade by a recognized board.
Q3: What are the universities that have BS Tourism and Hospitality in Pakistan?
Ans: The top institutions are University of the Punjab, University of Karachi, UMT Lahore and other like-wise private Universities that provide the programs of hospitality and tourism.
Q4: What are the subjects that are learned in this program?
Ans: There is a curriculum of Tourism Management, Hospitality Operations, Marketing, Event Planning, Accounting, HR Management, and Customer Service.
Q5: What are the opportunities in the career upon graduation?
Ans: The graduates can be employed as hotel managers, tour operators, travel consultants, event managers, airline service staff, and tourism development officers in both the public and the private sectors.