Objectives: This program aims to cultivate application-oriented professionals in an all-round manner. The graduates should be familiar with routes and attractions in scenic spots, have good command of policies and regulations on tourism, and master skills in travel services and management as tourist receptionists or tour guides. With these abilities, they are popular with the foreign tourism organizations, such as travel agencies, resort hotels, and scenic spots, for they are able to properly handle tourists’ requirements, prevent or deal with common problems and accidents, design personal tour plans, and sign travel contracts.
Academic years and Certificates: Three years, Diploma
Major courses: Comprehensive English, English Extensive Reading, English Listening, English Pronunciation, Oral English, Tourism English, Mandarin, Public Relations, Fundamentals of National Tour Guide, Guangdong Tourism and Culture, Overview of Chinese and Western Cultures, Policies and Regulations on Tourism, Tea Ceremony and Tea Culture, Travel Destination and Tourist Source Countries, Tour Guide Practice, Tour Leader Business, Scenic Spots Service and Management, Travel Planning, etc.
Career prospects: The graduates are mainly employed by tourism-related enterprises and organization, such as travel agencies, tourist attractions, resort hotels, travel consulting agencies, travel websites, etc.
