Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Program Description
Hospitality and Tourism Management teaches you how to run services that welcome travelers and host events. You will study front office operations, housekeeping, food & beverage service, event planning, travel and tour operations, customer service, and tourism studies with a focus on Ghanaian culture and heritage sites. The program mixes classroom theory with practical training and internships so you can practice real skills. Graduates find jobs as hotel or resort managers, tour operators, travel consultants, event planners, and hospitality supervisors. If you enjoy meeting people, organising events and showcasing Ghana’s culture, this program opens many practical and creative career doors.
Aims & Objectives
Develop strong customer service skills and guest relations measurable by supervised role-play and internship evaluations
Master front-office and reservation operations using industry-standard systems assessed through practical tests
Understand Ghanaian tourism products, cultural heritage and sustainable tourism practices measured by project work
Create and manage event plans and simple budgets demonstrated by a capstone event or simulated project
Apply food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards verified by practical assessments and certification
Why Choose This Program?
Growing job market
Tourism and hospitality in Ghana are expanding; trained graduates are in demand in hotels, tour companies and event centres.
Hands-on learning
Practical labs, role-plays and industry internships give real experience employers value.
Work with culture and creativity
Combine Ghanaian culture, storytelling and design to create memorable guest experiences and tours.
Clear career routes
Pathways lead to hotel management, travel agencies, event planning or starting your own business.
Industry connections
Opportunities for internships and mentoring with local hotels, tour operators and event venues.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use systems like Opera or cloud PMS to manage bookings, check-ins and room inventories.
Operate POS terminals and manage food & beverage transactions and stock control at outlets.
Create promotional content using WordPress, Canva or Adobe tools to market destinations and services.
Plan schedules, supplier lists and budgets using spreadsheets and event software for successful events.
Apply health standards to cater services and kitchen operations to meet regulatory requirements.
Tools & Resources
Opera (or cloud PMS)
Canva
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
WordPress
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Balancing theory with practical assessments
Understanding management and accounting concepts
Meeting hospitality certification standards
Tips & Advice
Schedule weekly practice sessions and review notes after practical classes to connect theory to action.
Use simple examples, ask teachers for extra practice problems and form study groups to compare notes.
Complete required short courses early (e.g., food safety) and practise skills in labs before assessments.
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