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About Tourism Studies and Sustainability
The Associate Degree in Tourism Studies and Sustainability exposes students to the ins and outs of tourism management, with an emphasis on adopting sustainable approaches to the industry's development.
Learners will be equipped to contribute meaningfully to tourism sector, having the knowledge and experience to work in fields such as policy, planning and management, destination management, and travel.
Course Breakdown
Tourism Studies and Sustainability takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading and Writing (4 Credits)
- Modern Language (3 Credits)
- Principles of Management (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality (3 Credits)
- Quality Customer Care (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- Mathematical Reasoning and Logic (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Food Preparation 1 (1.5 Credits)
- Food and Beverage Service 1 (1.5 Credits)
- Accommodations 1 (3 Credits)
- Sustainable Tourism (3 Credits)
- Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- Global Tourism Impacts (3 Credits)
- Ethics and Professional Development (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Tourism Planning and Policy (3 Credits)
- Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (3 Credits)
- Hospitality Accounting (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Semester Four
General Education Courses
- A Survey of St. Lucian History and Heritage (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Resort Operations and Impacts (3 Credits)
- Tourism Product Development (3 Credits)
- Hospitality Law (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Economics (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
- Summer Practicum (4 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- Required passes (Grades 1, 2; or Grade 3 from June 1998) in English A, Mathematics, French OR Spanish and Food & Nutrition OR Social Studies and at least TWO of the following:
- Economics
- Geography
- Principles of Accounts
- Principles of Business
- Social Studies
- In addition, all candidates who have not passed CSEC French or Spanish will be required to register for and successfully complete an access course in the subject area prior to registration.
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
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| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
