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Departments & Programs

Tourism Management Department

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND TRAVEL

MANAGEMENT (BSITTM)

 

Vision

The Tourism Management Department is committed to quality education that ensures the total development of its graduates, who are empowered to lead in their chosen professions and competent members of the global workforce.

 

Mission Statement

In line with the Centro Escolar University’s philosophy, mission, and vision to be the University of first choice, the Tourism Management Department is committed to:

  1. Develop well-rounded individuals; and
  2. Produce competent professionals who are involved in community service, research oriented, and equipped with the added information technology and emerging knowledge and skills that meet the international standards of excellence while continually in quest for personal and professional growth.

Distinct Features

  • Ladderized Program that prepares students to have employable skills at every academic year level for them to be competitive in the tourism and hospitality industry locally and globally
  • Tourism Management Level II Accredited Status by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA)
  • Blended Learning Courses Offered through the CEU Learning Engagement and Proficiency System (CEU LEAPS)
  • Local and International Practicum Program
  • Use of In-Campus Property Management System (PMS) and Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS)
  • CEU Travel Bureau, laboratory for Tourism and Travel Management students
  • Additional certification provided to students upon passing the National Skills Certification by TESDA
  • International Practicum Training Program in the USA and Asian counties
  • Well-organized and supervised educational tours, both local and international, to expose students to international standards of quality education and training
  • University integrated community outreach program

Academic Programs

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT (BSITTM)

 

Program Description

            This program is a ladderized curriculum that provides students with skills and competencies that will enable them to secure a certificate and later on a diploma that will help them be equipped with skills needed in the industry.

 

  • One-Year Program, the student will receive a Certificate in Tourism Promotions Services
  • Two-Year Program, the student will receive a Diploma in Tour and Travel Services
  • Three-Year Program, the student will receive an Associate in Tourism and Travel Management
  • Four-Year Program, the student will receive a degree on Bachelor of Science in International Tourism and Travel Management

 

The program is granted Level II Accredited Status by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) as certified by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP).


Program Outcomes

A graduate of International Tourism and Travel Management degree should be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively in carrying out the varied roles of local and international Tourism Management practitioners.
  2. Execute tourism and hospitality tasks in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment in accordance with the international qualification frameworks.
  3. Apply problem solving and critical thinking skills in making decisions related to the functions in the tourism and hospitality industry.
  4. Practice professional and ethical standards in delivering customer service to function effectively in the tourism and hospitality industry.
  5. Utilize appropriate technology applications specific to the processes and services in the tourism and hospitality industry.
  6. Lead in advocacy programs of tourism and hospitality management to contribute to the improvement of quality of life.
  7. Organize local and international tours in compliance with the respective tourism jurisdiction. 
  8. Conduct insightful research to address the changing needs and concerns of the profession, the industry and the society.
  9. Design innovative marketing programs in promoting the tourism and the hospitality industry following the national and the international standards.
  10. Evaluate existing and potential tourism sites in terms of adherence to the principles of sustainability, preservation of biodiversity and socio-cultural impact.

 

 

Employment Opportunities

  • Department of Tourism (DOT)
  • Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority
  • Tourism Promotions Board
  • Regional Officer of the Department of Tourism
  • Tourist Information Center Manager
  • Tourism Officer of City or Municipal Tourism Office
  • Tour Operator
  • Tour Leader
  • Tourism Marketing Officer
  • Travel Agent
  • Travel Agency Manager
  • Travel Consultant
  • Sales and Marketing Representative in Airlines, Hotels, Theme Parks and Attractions
  • Airline and Travel Agency Reservation Officer
  • International and Domestic Airports
  • Flight Attendant
  • Ground Attendant
  • Events Manager
  • Conference Organizer
  • Guest Relations Officer and Press Relations Officer in prestigious hotels, restaurants, and cruising companies
  • Hotel Concierge
  • Front Office Personnel in hotels and cruise companies
  • Travel Writer
  • Business owner of tourism related establishments
  • Entrepreneur
  • Academician

 

Deans and Academic Head

Ms. Maria Belynda R. Oanes, MSHM-TM

Program Head

[email protected]

 

Centro Escolar University Makati

Legaspi Village Campus

10th Floor 103 Esteban St.,

Legazpi Village, Makati City

(+63)2 8817-62-75 local 112

Faculty Profile

  • Ms. Justine Mariella T. Abrigo
    Master in International Tourism Management
    Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
    University of the East

 

 

  • Ms. Maria Belynda R. Oanes
    Master of Science in Hospitality Management major in Tourism Management
    Centro Escolar University

    Bachelor of Science in Tourism
    Centro Escolar University

 

 

  • Mr. Alpha Re Omega
    Master of Science in Hospitality Management major in Tourism Management
    Centro Escolar University

    Bachelor of Science in Tourism
    Centro Escolar University

 

 

  • Mr. Junn B. Poloyapoy
    Master of Science in Tourism
    Centro Escolar University  

    Bachelor of Science in Tourism
    Centro Escolar University - Manila       

 

 

  • Mrs. Joyant Maria Nina T. Reyes
    Master in Business Administration
    Centro Escolar University
     
    Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
    Centro Escolar University


 

  •  Dr. Cecilia C. Uncad
    Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Supervision
    Centro Escolar University

    Master of Science in Tourism Management
    Centro Escolar University

    Master of Arts in Teaching
    Centro Escolar University

    Bachelor of Arts, major in Political Science
    University of the Philippines

    

 

Linkages

International 

  • Phu Hải Resort, Vietnam
  • Paradise Suites and Cruises, Halong Bay, Vietnam
  • Avanti Resort - Paramount Hospitality
  • Baltimore Country Club
  • Belvedere Beach Resort
  • Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours
  • Brett Robinson Gulf Corporation
  • Colorvision - Universal Hollywood
  • Colorvision - Universal Orlando
  • Colorvision International, Inc. - Mall of America
  • Dairy Queen
  • Evelyn Hill Liberty Island & Ellis Island
  • Food Lion - #0685 - Avon
  • Food Lion - #0937 - Corolla
  • Great Wolf Lodge - Sandusky
  • Great Wolf Lodge - Wisconsin Dells
  • I2 Candlewood Suites Harrisburg Hershey
  • I2 Fairfield Inn & Suites Hershey Chocolate Avenue
  • I2 Faye Kala Inc. at Hershey Park
  • I2 Hampton Inn and Suites Hershey Near the Park
  • I2 Hershey Lodge
  • I2 HHCP Management LLC DBA Crowne Plaza Harrisburg
  • Kalahari Resort - Sandusky
  • Kalahari Resort - Wisconsin Dells
  • La Quinta 0501 - San Antonio Riverwalk
  • Loews Hotel
  • MasterCorp, Inc. - Christmas Mountain Village
  • MasterCorp, Inc. at Wyndham Ocean Boulevard
  • Pineland Camping Park
  • Ruby's Inn, Inc.
  • Sage Hospitality Doubletree Austin
  • Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort
  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
  • Six Flags Great Adventure
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain
  • Six Flags Over Texas
  • Wentworth by the Sea, A Marriott Hotel & Spa
  • Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort
  • Wonder Works - Orlando
  • Xanterra South Rim - Grand Canyon

Local

  • DDR Travel and Tours
  • Department of Tourism (DOT)
  • Domestic Airlines
  • International Airlines
  • MIASCOR
  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
  • Rajah Travel Corporation
  • Sky Aviation Learning Center, Inc. (SALCI)
  • Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA)

 

 

Laboratory and Facilities

  • CEU Computer Laboratory

The quality of teaching and learning can be improved by introducing a more effective use of software in the computer laboratories. The computer laboratory, where students use the Amadeus Reservations System, is equipped with fast internet connection and the latest units. The students can practice booking airline tickets and check the status of flights using the system.

 

  • CEU Front Desk Counter

The CEU Front Desk Counter is a mock desk that serves as an interactive training hub for students to develop their service quality and soft skills in hotel reservation, guest registration, check-out process, and the practices of night audit. The students mastering behind the mock desk are trained in manual and computerized guest cycle procedures.

 

  • CEU Travel Bureau

The CEU Travel Bureau gives the BSITTM students the opportunity to learn first-hand operation of a travel agency.

Department Scholarship

Link to the scholarships being offered by the university.

 

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