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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Travel and Tourism(Travel and Tourism) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Travel and Tourism(Travel and Tourism), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Travel and Tourism(Travel and Tourism)
Major Subject
Travel and Tourism
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
2 Years
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About Diploma in Travel and Tourism(Travel and Tourism)

This course is suitable for form 4 leavers as well as working professionals.
Graduates can work in some of the following areas/sectors:
- Airline Ticketing Companies
- Airport Administration
- Nature Reserve Staffing
- Religious Site Guiding
- Package Tour Sales
- Attraction Management
- Religious Site Guiding
- Travel Agencies
- Tour Companies
- NGO’s
- Organizations (e.g. United Nations)
- Government departments among many others.
- Cruise Ship Marketing
- Package Tour Sales
- Attraction Management
- Religious Site Guiding
- Travel Agencies
- Tour Companies
- NGO’s
- Organizations (e.g. United Nations)
- Government departments among many others.

Colleges Offering Diploma in Travel and Tourism(Travel and Tourism)

Course: Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
1. Entry requirements for Kenyans
- KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) with English C+ and Mathematics/ Geography C- or any other equivalent qualification or KUC graduates of the 11/2 or 2 year certificate (Tourism Related) courses may apply provided they passed with Distinction or Credit.
- Age: 18-30 years
- A foreign Language is an added advantage
2. International Students Entry Requirements:
- GCE, IGCE, IB, Other internationally recognized certificates.
- At least one principal pass at Advanced Level. 2nd Division at "O" Level, or equivalent with good credits in both English Language and Mathematics
- Age: 18-30 years
- A foreign Language is an added advantage

Course duration: 3 years.
Duration:9 months
Exam body:IATA

Foundation 1:
Time
Travel information manual
Rail
Car and camper
Customer service
Fares and ticketing 1

Consultant levels 2
Duration :6 monhths
Geography and travel planning
Land transport rail
Land transport bus and coach
Accomodation
Water transportation
Fares and ticketing 2

Managing travel customer
Duration :9 months
Managerial skills
Communicating effectively
negotiation skills
Quotation and proposal
Special interest travel and tour production
Meeting ,intectives confrences and exhibitions
Technology and travel industry
Training/practicals
Course Name: IATA International Travel and Tourism.
Examination Body: IATA – International Air Transport Association (Montreal, Canada).
Course Duration: 3 Years.
Entry Requirements:
Successful Completion of KCSE D and above Basic Math skills and good English skills recommended

Duration: 6 months

Universities Offering Diploma in Travel and Tourism(Travel and Tourism)

The program aims at preparing professionals
who are capable of boosting and giving the
tourism industry a new outlook.

Entry requirements
- One is required to possess either
of the qualifications below:
(i)A minimum of KCSE C with C- in
maths and English/kiswahili
(ii)KCE division II
(iii)KACE with at least one principal
pass.
(iv)Certificate in travel and tourism
or its equivalent

Tuition fees.
- Sh.25,000 per trimester

Program duration
- The course takes three trimesters
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) with C- minus in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or
KCE Division II or equivalent or
KACE or equivalent with at least 1 principal pass or
Certificate in relevant discipline from a reputable institution.
Fees structure: Ksh 25,000 per trimester.
Course study duration: 3 trimesters.
Minimum requirements
Applicants must have scored
C in KCSE or its equivalent
or C- plus a certificate in
travel and tourism or in relevant
field from a recognized institution
with at least a credit.

Course duration
- This program takes six trimesters

Tuition fees
-Sh.25,550

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