Overview

Graduates can progress rapidly to management level positions within this sector.  

This multidisciplinary Tourism and Events Management programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University prepares students for careers at the management level in the tourism and events sector, and in broader service industries, either locally or internationally.  

Students learn to be customer-focused, analytical and independent, and at the same time develop communication and leadership skills.  They also gain a global perspective to meet the growing challenges faced in the dynamic tourism and events industry.

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

• (1) To ensure the all-round education and development of School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) graduates;
• (2) To develop graduates who can contribute to the operations and management of tourism, events, conventions and exhibitions, and/or related service businesses or organisations in an efficient, effective and sustainable way;
• (3) To offer a multi-disciplinary education, which will equip students with the professional knowledge and skills needed for a broad range of complex, managerial and specialised work activities in the tourism, events, convention and exhibition industry; and
• (4) To develop graduates who can significantly contribute to the total quality service delivery to tourism, events, conventions and exhibitions, and service-related customers.

Career Prospects

After some years of experience, BSc(Hons) in Tourism and Events Management graduates will be qualified for management positions in tourism, events, convention and exhibition and broader service sectors, depending on their chosen Career Track, Minor and/or Free Electives taken.  

Tourism and Events management graduates are well prepared for opportunities in the travel and tourism related sector including those in tourist attraction administration, local and overseas national tourism offices, destination management companies, convention and exhibition organisers, professional meeting planners, museums and historic sites, recreation sites, theme parks, airlines, airports, ground transportation and car rental companies, cruise ships, tour operators, travel agents and professional tourism organisations.