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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Sustainable Tourism Management) (10206)
DepartmentDepartment of Marketing and Tourism Management
FacultySchool of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
Admission CriteriaA Degree from the University of Guyana or its equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
OR
A Diploma from the University of Guyana with a GPA of not less than 2.0 or its equivalent from any other recognized post secondary institution.
OR
At least five (5) subjects at CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency), Grades I, II or III (grade III from 1998) / five (5) passes at GCE 'O' Level, grades A, B, or C. Subjects must incluse English Language and Mathematics.
OR
Three (3) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus two (2) subjects at the CXC/CSEC General Proficiency / GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects passed.
OR
Two (2) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus three (3) subjects at CXC/CSEC Genera; Proficiency / GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects passed.
OR
Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (Pass with Credit), plus three (3) subjects CXC/CSEC/GCE 'O' Level.
OR
Ordinary Certificate in Business Studies from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (Pass with Credit), plus three (3) subjects CXC/CSEC/GCE 'O' Level.
OR
Certificate in Industrial Relations and Management from the Institute of Distance & Continuing Education (IDCE), plus two (2) subjects CXC/CSEC/GCE 'O' Level.
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Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
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Mature students (21 years and over) plus four (4) subjects at CXC/CSEC/GCE 'O' Level, creditable work experience, together with a 'Pass' at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MNG1103 Orientation Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
MNG1104 Foundation Mathematics for Business Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
SOC1100 The Study of Society Online 3
TST1104 Introduction to World Tourism Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENG1205 Use of English Online 4
MNG1201 Business Mathematics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3 Prerequisite MNG 1104
MNG1202 Computer Studies Online 3
POL1200 Introduction to Political Structures and Institutions Online 3
TST1204 Lodging Practicum Hybrid (In Class/Online) 2

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
VVV1101 Elective (8 credits) Not Specified 8 Choose from SPA 1003, PRT 1003, FRE 1003 OR CHN1100+CHN1200. Use AAA4104 & AAA4204 to register for the Mandarin courses. If choosing Mandarin select slot AAA in both semesters.
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot to register for Mandarin Course CHN1100.
ENV1102 Environment and Development in Guyana and the Caribbean Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
GEO1104 Foundations of Human Geography Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
MNG2102 Introduction to Critical Thinking Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3 Prerequisites ENG1105 & ENG1205
TST2105 Accommodation & Restaurant Management Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot to register to Mandarin course CHN1200
CST1207 Guyana Studies Online 4
ECN1203 Introductory Statistics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
MNG2203 Business Communication Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3 Prerequisite ENG1105
TST2209 Eco-Tourism Development Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
TST2210 Food and Beverage and Tour Operations Practicum Hybrid (In Class/Online) 2

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ACT2102 Principles of Accounting Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
ECN1100 Introductory Micro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
TST3109 History and Culture Tourism Online 3 Prerequisite CST1207
TST3110 Indigenous Peoples and Tourism Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
TST3111 Community Based Tourism Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 Prerequisites TST 1104 & TST 2209
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ACT2204 Cost Accounting Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
TST3209 Facilities & Attraction Management Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 Prerequisites TST 1104 & TST 2209
TST3210 Sustainable Tourism Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 Prerequisites TST 2209 & ENV 1102
TST3211 Tourism Planning & Policy Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 Prerequisites TST 1104 & TST 2209
TST3212 Tourism Policy Practicum Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV4105 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
TST4105 Hospitality & Tourism Law Online 3
TST4109 Tourism Research I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 Prerequisites: All 1st to 3rd yr. courses
TST4110 Hospitality and Tourism Accounting Not Specified 3 Prerequisites ACT 2102, ACT 2204, TST 1104 & TST 2105
TST4111 Tourism Economics Not Specified 3 Prerequisite ECN 1100
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
MNG3206 Human Resource Management Online 3
TST4212 Tourism Entrepreneurship & Events Management Not Specified 3
TST4213 Tourism Research 2 Not Specified 3 Prerequisite TST 4109
TST4214 Eco-Tourism Operations Management Not Specified 3 Prerequisite TST 2209
TST4215 Marketing Sustainable Tourism Not Specified 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711