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Undergraduate Diploma in
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Course Index: DIP02TTH

Undergraduate Diplomas normally require two years of course work beyond the high school diploma. The
Undergraduate Diploma is equivalent to one year of the Associate Degree.

All students pursing undergraduate programmes in the department are eligible to enter for the Cambridge
International Diploma in Business (Advance Level).

What Makes Colbourne's Program Unique?

Each program teaches fundamental and transferable business skills, with
emphasis on both the local and international business environment. Our
business and tourism students are exposed not only to quality classroom
instruction but are also introduced to workplace practices and job skills though
our local and overseas experiential learning-internship program and by direct interaction with community leaders and
local business people.

The Objectives of the Undergraduate Diploma:

• To prepare the students with the essential prerequisite for advancement to the degree.
• To equip the student with the necessary training and information in the field of Tourism and Hospitality.
• To create a basis for entry level and supervisory positions in chosen careers.

Admission Requirements for the Undergraduate Diploma

Students are admitted to the Diploma Program based on a number of factors.

1. REGULAR ADMISSIONS

For Regular Admission students are required to provide evidence of passes in four Caribbean Examination Council
(CXC) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) passes (at a minimum of level 3 or grade C), which should include
English Language.   One Secondary School Certificate (SSC) pass at range 4 or 5 may be accepted along with the
three CXC and GCE O’level passes.

2. PROVISIONAL ADMISSIONS

Provisional Admission is granted to high school seniors awaiting external results until the results of the
examination are available. However, students must fulfill the requirements of the acceptance letter within 7 months of
application, or the student will be required to withdraw.

Provisions are in place for Mature Age Students with less than the required passes. The mature entrance
examination is developed for applicants over the age of 25 who have less than the four required subjects to enter the
program. This examination is presented in three sections: English and Mathematics, General Paper and a pertinent
case study.

Additionally, Interviews and recommendations from employers are assessed prior to the granting of admission. A
maximum of nine credits will be allowed for the first semester. The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 to
advance to the following semester.

General Education Requirements:
The Education requirements for the Diploma requires no less than 36 Semester Credits of Course Work, a minimum
grade point average of 2.00 (C) and completion of all required Courses.

1. General Studies      6 Credits
2. Core Component : 27 Credits.
3. Electives:                 3 Credits