Minor Programme in Tourism and Event Management

Programme Aims, Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The Minor Programme in Tourism and Event Management aims to provide opportunities for students to pursue their interest in tourism and event industry and to apply the knowledge in the major fields of studies and personal lives. The Minor Programme in Tourism and Event Management is structured to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills in tourism and event management in order to become a creative problem solver, critical thinkers and service leaders in managing and tackling real world problems and issues of tourism and event related to their major fields of study or their personal lives.

Programme Requirements

a) Complete 15 units in accordance with the stipulated Programme structure; and

b) Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all the 5 courses (i.e. 2 compulsory courses and 3 elective courses).

Curriculum Structure

This Minor Programme consists of 2 compulsory courses followed by 3 electives.

Required Courses (6 Units):

Event Planning and Management

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

Elective Courses (9 Units)

Basic Studies of Cultural Tourism in China

Exhibition Design: Creative Interpretation and Management

Cultural Heritage and Tourism

Leisure and Society

Introduction to Entertainment Business

Club Management

Resort Management

Sustainable Tourism

A student is eligible to apply for unit transfer from courses completed during his/her participation in outbound exchange Programmes to fulfil the Minor Programme in Tourism and Event Management requirements. Such transfer is to be limited to 6 units for the whole Programme. Those who intend to do so have to initiate their applications in accordance with the stipulated procedures and regulations.

<Minor Programme Handbook 2020-2021 (for 2020 Admission)