TRAVEL & TOURISM (DIPLOMA)

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DEPARTMENTTravel & Tourism
CAMPUSNicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Pafos
DURATION2 Years
LANGUAGEEnglish
ECTS Credits120

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Final Higher Education Qualification:

Diploma in Travel & Tourism Administration

The Program of Study is Accredited by the CY.Q.A.A. (Foreas) with Government Subsidy.

Overview

Learning Outcomes

Admission Policy

Grading System

Semester Breakdown

Academic Staff

The Travel and Tourism industry is an ever changing, demanding set of businesses that requires qualified, passionate and energetic candidates. The program of Travel and Tourism Administration is designed to offer the industry such candidates since it covers all aspects of work in the industry. The program is student-centred at its core; this active participation of students ensures the educational outcome desired. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of issues associated with the organizational aspects of the travel and tourism together with basic principles that support the industry. The aim of the program is to aid students in developing skills and knowledge in the Travel and Tourism sector and specifically the design, creation and application of tourism products and their marketing and sale nationally and internationally.

To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs and demands of the demanding Travel and Tourism sector through a stimulating learning environment with the employment of different educational methods.
To increase students’ cultural awareness and sense of predicting on how different sociological characteristics and ethics would lead to different reactions of customers, suppliers and other associates for travel products and destinations.
To provide students with the skills needed to use a computerized reservation system.
To explain to students how each part of legislation can affect the planning and operation of a travel and tourism organization.
To enhance practical skills (manual and technological) necessary for the Travel and Tourism sector.
To introduce students to the various approaches of planning in different levels (community, national, international) and the proper development of the tourism industry.
To embed to students, the essence and importance of business ethics in their dealings with customers, suppliers and other associates.
To optimize students’ knowledge on helping customers, make recommendations for different travel products and services and solve problematic situations.

The criteria for admission to the College are as follows:

A recognized Secondary School Leaving Certificate w
Proof of English language

A system of continuous (course work) which is 40% and final Exams which is 60% and the Passing mark is 50%.

A Semester

Α/Α	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1.	Destination Geography	TOU101	3	50	42	6
2.	Introduction To Tourism	TOU102	3	50	42	6
3.	Air Fares & Ticketing I	AFT101	3	50	42	6
4.	Travel Writing	ENG102	3	50	42	4
5.	Basic Accounting Principles	ACC101	3	50	42	4
6.	Elective		3	50	42	4

B Semester

Α/Α	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1	Tourism Operation Systems	INF101	3	50	42	4
2	Air Fares & Ticketing II	AFT102	3	50	42	6
3	Tourism Business	TOU103	3	50	42	6
4	Tourism Sociology	SOC101	3	50	42	6
5	Statistics	STA101	3	50	42	4
6	Elective		3	50	42	4

C Semester

Α/Α	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1	Air Fares & Ticketing Practice	AFT201	3	50	42	5
2	Marketing Travel & Tours	TOU202	3	50	42	5
3	Tours Package Design	TOU203	3	50	42	6
4	Commercial Correspondence	ENG201	3	50	42	4
5	Special Interest Tourism	TOU204	3	50	42	5
6	Travel & Tourism Law	TOU201	3	50	42	5

D Semester

Α/Α	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1	Airline Services in Tourism	TOU 209	3	50	42	5
2	Tourism Planning & Development	TOU205	3	50	42	6
3	Supervision In The T/T Industry	TOU207	3	50	42	5
4	Customer Service For Travel & Tourism Operations	TOU206	3	50	42	5
5	Entrepreneurship In The T/T Industry	TOU208	3	50	42	5
6	Business Ethics	SOC201	3	50	42	4

Electives

Α/Α	Course Name	Course Code	Periods per week	Period duration	Total periods/ Academic semester	Number of ECTS
1	Greek I	LAN101	3	50	42	4
2	Russian I	LAN102	3	50	42	4
3	Greek II	LAN103	3	50	42	4
4	Russian II	LAN104	3	50	42	4

Nicosia Academic Staff

Name	Qualifications	Email	FT / PT
Nasia Tryfonos Head of the Program	BA in Tourism Management & Leisure Planning, MA Tourism Management		FT
Dr. Pavlos Panayi	Ph.D. Data Communications (New York City University New York, NY), MBA Business Administration (New York City University New York, NY), B.Sc. in Computer Science (New York Institute of Technology)		FT
Dr. Nicos Rodosthenous	PhD Tourism (Religion), MSc Airline Management, BA Religion, Diploma in Marketing, Fellow of Sales & Marketing Management Institute, Member of the Chartered Institute of Transport, International Travel Consultant IATA		FT
Dr. Pavlos Evangelides	PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Bradford, United Kingdom, Eng. Information and Communication systems, University of Aegean, Greece		FT
Dr. Despina Kouali	Phd in Psychological Basis of Kinesiology (Sport Psychology) – Western University, London Ontario Canada Master of Science in Psychology of Exercise, Univeristy of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece		PT
Demetra Anagnostou	Master in Banking and Finance (Open University of Cyprus), Bachelor in Business Administration (TEI Crete)		FT
Estelia Savvidou	MSc Criminology, LLB Law		FT
Demetra Spanou	Master in Management (University of Wolverhampton) Bachelor in Computer Science (European University)		FT
Kyriaki Iesou	MA in Applied Linguistics (The Open University), BA English and Educational Studies (Keele University)		FT
Tonia Georgiou	PhD (C) Sociology, (University of Crete), Master in Modern and Contemporary History, (University of Cyprus), Bachelor in History and Archaeology (University of Cyprus)		FT
Evi Papachristoforou	Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing, Glasgow Caledonian University, U.K. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Public Relations with specialisation in Marketing, The Philips College, Cyprus.		FT
Soteroulla Christodoulou	BA (C) Travel Management Diploma Travel Administration (College of Tourism)		FT
Ioannis Michail	MA in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language Tver State University, faculty of Russian Philology BA in Russian Language and Literature Erevan State University.		FT

Limassol Academic Staff

Name	Qualifications	Email	FT / PT
Antonis Antoniou Head of the Program	Master of Science in Tourism & Hospitality Education – Surrey University BA International Hotel & Catering Management – North London University, UK		FT
Dr. Savvi Antoniou	PhD In Language Sciences – Linguistics – Universite de Bourgogne – Dijon – France Master In French – Universite de Bourgogne – France MA In Modern Enlgish Language – Huddersfield Univeristy BA In French Language and Literature – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki		FT
Dr. Marilia Kountouridou	PhD (C) Business Administration – Marketing European University MSc. Advertising and Marketing University of Leeds (pass with Distinction) BEd. Bachelor in Primary Education Frederick University Cyprus		FT
Dr. Ifigenia Efthimiou	PhD on Statistics – University of Aegean Master’s Degree “Statistics and Data Analysis – University of Aegean BSc, Department of Statistics and Actuarial – Financial Mathematics – University of Aegean		FT
Dr. (C) Panayiotou Nagia	PhD (C) in Human Rights of Homosexuals European University Master In Law – University of Nicosia Bachelor In Law – Univeristy of Nicosia Bachelor in Political Sciences & Public Administration – National & Kapodistrian University Athens		PT
Alexis Charalambous	MBA Finance – University of Nicosia BSc In Business Administration with specialization in Accounting and Finance – University of Nicosia		FT
Theodoros Christophides	MSc – Masters Degree (Chartered Engineers Status BEng – Bachelor’s of Engineering Degree – London South Bank University Qualified ECDL CTP Teachers Training CISCO CompTIA & IT Essentials – Teacher Certification Member of the Cyprus Engineering Council ETEK in the areas of Electronic Engineering & Information Technology Engineering		FT
Theocharis Katranis	Master of Business Administration (Marketing) – Stirling University – Scotland BA (Hons) Degree, Business Studies – Philips College		FT
Dorita Chrysanthou	MA in Marketing with HR Management MBA – C.D.A. College, Nicosia Middlesex University Πτυχίο Οικονομικών – Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών		FT
Konstantinos Michail	MSc In Psychological Research Methods – University of Lancaster MSc In Psychology – Clinical Psychology – European University Cyprus BSc In Psychology – University of Lancaster		FT
Ioannis Michail	MA in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language Tver State University, faculty of Russian Philology BA in Russian Language and Literature Erevan State University.		PT

Larnaca Academic Staff

Name	Qualifications	Email	FT / PT
Nasia Tryfonos Head of the Program	BA in Tourism Management & Leisure Planning, MA Tourism Management		FT
Dr. Nikos Karfakis	PhD Management (University of Leicester), MSc Management (University of Leicester), BA Business Economics (University of Glamorgan), Accounting (TEI Argiroupolis)		FT
Dr. Pavlos Evangelides	PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Bradford, United Kingdom Eng. Information and Communication systems, University of Aegean, Greece		FT
Dr. Despina Kouali	Phd in Psychological Basis of Kinesiology (Sport Psychology) – Western University, London Ontario Canada Master of Science in Psychology of Exercise, Univeristy of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, Greece		PT
Dr. (C) Panayiotou Nagia	PhD (C) in Human Rights of Homosexuals European University Master In Law – University of Nicosia Bachelor In Law – Univeristy of Nicosia Bachelor in Political Sciences & Public Administration – National & Kapodistrian University Athens		PT
Katerina Ioannou	Master in Business Administration (C) – C.D.A College Bachelor in Economics (National & Kapodistrian University Athens)		FT
Panagiotis Tofi	Master in Business Administration (C) – C.D.A College Bachelor in Computer Science (TEI Mesolongi)		FT
Maria Orthodoxou	Bachelor in Greek language and History (Ioanian University, Corfu) Master Leadership in Education European University of Cyprus)		FT
Katerina Kyriakides	B.A English Language and Literature Master in Leader Ship and Management (University of Cyprus)		PT
Izampela Kappa	B.A. in Travel & Tourism Management (C.D.A. College) Diploma in Travel & Tourism Administration (C.D.A. College)		FT
Evi Papachristoforou	Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing, (Distinction) Glasgow Caledonian University, U.K. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Public Relations with specialisation in Marketing, The Philips College, Cyprus.		FT
Soteroulla Christodoulou	BA (C) Travel Management Diploma Travel Administration (College of Tourism)		FT
Ioannis Michail	MA in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language Tver State University, faculty of Russian Philology BA in Russian Language and Literature Erevan State University.		PT

Pafos Academic Staff

Name	Qualifications	Email	FT / PT
Olga Thoma	Master in Business Administration, C.D.A. College Limassol, Cyprus Master Tourism Development, Tourism Industry and Hotel Management- I.U.P (Institut Univerisitaire Professionnel) Universite Mame la Vallee, Paris. License: Tourism Development, Tourism Industry and Hotel Management, I.U.P (Institute University Professionnel), Universite Mamae la Vallee, Paris		FT
Dr. Amvrosios Prodromou	PHD in Business Administration –Swiss Management University-Switzerland, Msc in Business Adinistration, St Mark and St. John Univesity-Plymouth UK., Bachelors in Business Aministration-European Institute of Education, Professional PostgraduateDiploma in Business Administration –NCFE UK		FT
Dr. Dimitris Savvides	Phd in Laws –University of Maastrcht Law School, Master’s in Business Administration , Cyprus Interantion Institute of Management, Nicosia, Masters of Science in Justice Studies-Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies, Sheffield University		FT
Dr. Ifigenia Efthymiou	PhD in Mathematics, School of Sciences, University of the Aegean Msc in Statistics and Data Analysis, Department of Statistics, University of the Aegean Bsc in Financial Mathematics, Department of Statistics and Actuarial, University of the Aegean		PT
Olga Pelekanou	MBA, CDA College Nicosia Bachelor of Science, Teacher od Computer Sciences & English, OMSK State Pedagogical University, Russian Bachelor of Computer Science, Frederick University		FT
Ioulia Meimari	Msc in Psychology Specialization in Clinical Psychology, Bachelor degree in Psychology, Panteion University of Political and Social Sciences		PT
Theodoros Christodoulides	MBA Master of Business Administration (Neapolis University, Paphos) ACCA Association pf Chartered Certified Accountants, Degree in Public & Business Administration, Accounting		FT
Marilena Alexandrou	Πτυχίο Τμήμα Μεσαιωνικής και Νεοελληνικής φιλολογίας, Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων, Μεταπτυχιακό στην Ειδική/Ενιαία εκπαίδευση, Ευρωπαϊκό πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου		FT
Dorita Chrysanthou	MBA, MA in Marketing with HR Management, Middlesex University, Πτυχίο Οικονομικών-Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών		FT