HND · Hospitality & Tourism
HND Tourism Management
- Qualification
- HND
- Duration
- 3 years
- Region
- Central
Overview
You learn how to plan, develop and manage tourism experiences, destinations and businesses. Tourism supports jobs, local enterprise and cultural promotion in Ghana, making this programme worthwhile if you want to connect people, places and services in a growing global industry.
What you will study
You cover tourism principles, destination planning, tour operations, travel agency management, hospitality, ecotourism, heritage and cultural tourism. You also develop skills in customer service, itinerary design, guiding, marketing, event planning, research and sustainable tourism management.
Career prospects
You can work as a tour operator, travel consultant, destination officer, tour guide, tourism marketing officer, events coordinator or visitor services manager. Opportunities exist with the Ghana Tourism Authority, hotels, travel agencies, airlines, museums, cultural sites, NGOs and international tourism companies.
Who this programme may suit
You are likely to do well if you enjoy travel, culture, geography, history and meeting people. Communication, creativity, planning ability and an interest in sustainable development will help you stand out.