Cambodia's attractiveness as a tourist destination has grown tremendously. The trend continues into the future. More new managerial and administrative jobs in tourism marketing, development, planning, visitor services, hospitality, and transport have been generated. In response to the needs for capable human resources in the tourism industry, RUPP has established the Department of Tourism (DoT), offering the Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management.

Students studying for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management fulfill the requirements for the degree over four years. During their studies, they undertake both practical and theoretical tourism skills training. The degree focuses on the issues of environmental, economic and cultural sustainability, and hones student s industrial, analytical and research skills. This knowledge prepares graduates for careers in government ministries, hotels, travel agencies, development and educational institutions, tour operations, airlines and the non-government organization sector (NGOs).

Background

The DoT was established in 2001 following the success of the one-off Masters Program in Tourism Management, which was developed in partnership with the University of Technology, Sydney and the University of Bologna, Italy. The DoT offers a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management which is an integrated, interdisciplinary degree committed to high standards and quality in tourism teaching and research. Students graduate with a polished understanding of business management, environmental planning, economics, psychology, cultural studies, geography, marketing and management, as well as specific tourism sectors, such as airlines and transportation, tour operations hospitality and attractions management.

Admission

Admission to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management is very competitive. For scholarship students, the admissions process is administered by the Department of Higher Education Sector of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, based on results in the High School Certificate subjects of Geography and Mathematics. For fee-paying students, they are required to take the entrance examination in English. 

Assessment

For each subject, students are assessed through tests (30%), homework, presentations and assignments (20%), participation and attendance (10%), and a final examination (40%). At the end of the fourth year, students are required to write and present an original thesis or undertake a tourism industry practicum/internship, write a report and present their findings.

Head of Department

Ms Khun Chanmony
 

Vision: 

To be a leading program with excellence in tourism & hospitality education and research in the region

Mission:

Deliver tourism and hospitality education, training, and research with highly competent graduates for tourism academic/research communities and tourism/hospitality industries.

Core Values:

Professionalism, Excellence, Integrity, Harmony, Innovation

Goal:

Equip students with 21^st century skills and competencies for the tourism/hospitality industries, development, entrepreneurship, and a sense of responsibility.

Program Educational Outcomes:

• To enable graduates to pursue post-graduation education and research in the field of tourism and hospitality and other related fields

• To equip graduates with professionalism and competencies necessary for successful careers in academic/research institutions and relevant industries

• To ensure that graduates have the abilities and qualities to adapt to the changing needs of the academic and professional communities

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

After finishing a four-year Tourism program provided by the Department of Tourism of the Royal University of Phnom Penh, students should be able to:

Knowledge

PLO1: Carry out professional services in tourism industry and tourism supporting businesses

PLO2: Manage work in tourism business and work related to tourism in private sector, public institution, non-government organization, and community

PLO3: prepare for further studies

Cognitive skills

PLO4: Operate small businesses in and related to tourism (Become entrepreneurs) 

PLO5: Manage projects/research projects in and related to tourism with the sustainability perspectives

PEO6: Solve problems in working environment with self-confidence and critical thinking

Interpersonal skills and responsibility

PEO7: Use professional communication skills and technology for successful communication in working environment

PEO8: Assume responsibility and moral in diverse working environment and society 

Numerical skills, information technology and communication

PEO9: Utilize ICT related skills such as Words, Excels, Power Points, SPSS, e-mail and internet for work

PEO10: Utilize descriptive statistics and numbers for work

Psychomotor skills

PEO11: Develop tools such as video clips, flowcharts, and scripts for promotions and any performances

PEO12: Demonstrate the short service performance in tourism and hospitality

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