HT114112
Higher Diploma in Tourism & Mega Event Management

Programme Aims

The programme aims to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills vital for tourism and event sectors. Students are empowered with a profound understanding of the interconnected facets of the tourism industry, and event planning and operations across various scales for nurturing their readiness to develop a career in these vibrant and ever-evolving sectors. The curriculum remains attuned by incorporating the latest trends, application of technologies, design thinking and sustainability concepts. Also, students have the opportunities to integrate theoretical concepts with their application in the workplace through Work Integrated Learning (WIL).

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Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Haking Wong)
Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates will possess competences to start their careers in different areas of tourism and event businesses such as travel services, attraction operations, travel products and events sales and marketing, event planning and operations.

Articulation

Graduates may pursue relevant accredited Degree programmes offered by local or overseas institutions, e.g.:

  • BSc (Hons) in International Tourism, Hospitality and Events offered by the Northumbria University* in UK

* Applicants should meet the English language requirement set out by the University, i.e. HKDSE English Language at Level 3 or above (with all components at Level 3 or above) / IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 or above (with all components at score 5.5 or above) or equivalent
(Interview may be required for certain programmes)

Note
  1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  2. Individual programme module will be jointly operated by the Hospitality and Design discipline for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Curriculum
  • Introduction to Tourism and Event Tourism
  • Foundation Business Studies for Hospitality
  • Smart Service Design in Tourism and Event
  • WIL - Tourism and Event Technology in the Digital Age* (Year Long module across Semesters 1 - 4)
  • WIL - Tourism and Mega Event in Action* (Year Long module across Semesters 1 - 4)
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports  
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - Hospitality
  • Fundamental of Event Operations
  • GDS Reservation Practices
  • Attractions and Destinations Management
  • Integrated Hospitality Business Management
  • WIL - Tourism and Event Technology in the Digital Age* (Year Long module across Semesters 1 - 4)
  • WIL - Tourism and Mega Event in Action* (Year Long module across Semesters 1 - 4)
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • Air Ticketing and Travel Business Operations
  • WIL - Tourism and Event Technology in the Digital Age* (Year Long module across Semesters 1 - 4)
  • WIL - Tourism and Mega Event in Action* (Year Long module across Semesters 1 - 4)
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Event Bidding, Planning and Operations
  • Mega Event Security and Risk Management
  • Local Experience and Culture
  • Virtual Tour, Video and Live Streaming Production
  • Integrated Hospitality Business Operations Simulation
  • Creative Tourism and Mega Event Project (Year Long module across Semesters 4 & 5)
  • WIL - Tourism and Event Technology in the Digital Age* (Year Long module across Semesters 1 - 4)
  • WIL - Tourism and Mega Event in Action* (Year Long module across Semesters 1 - 4)
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Tour Operations and Servicing
  • Promotion and Public Relations for Tourism and Mega Events
  • Tourism Transport Operations
  • Creative Tourism and Mega Event Project (Year Long module across Semesters 4 & 5)
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Enrichment Module B
* Work Integrated Learning (WIL): The programme includes a compulsory workplace attachment and assessment. Relevant work and assessment may take place during weekdays, weekends or public holidays.

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