BA (Hons) Business Administration – Tourism and Event Management Pathway
About the Programme
The BA (Hons) Business Administration with Tourism include modules aimed at providing students with the fundamentals of business management including accountancy, computing and marketing and is augmented by specialist travel and tourism modules. Research methods and skills, market segmentation, strategic planning, advertising, sales, promotions, pricing, and distribution will be explored in depth. Graduates will be prepared for a career in business management with an emphasis on the relevant skills and knowledge pertaining to the tourism sector.
Job Opportunities
The graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills that can help them in getting career opportunities which include:
- Event Planner/Manager
- Tourism Manager
- Hotel Management
- Travel agency Manager
- Tour Guide
Academic Information
| Programme Name | BA (Hons) Business Administration – Tourism and Event Management Pathway |
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| Place of Study | Majan University College, Muscat, Oman |
| Mode of Delivery | Full time and Part time |
| Registration Starts | Every September / February |
Admission Criteria
Undergraduate Programmes
A prospective student can enrol on an undergraduate programme through various entry modes such as:
- having qualified with the GFP from MUC or other universities or colleges in Oman.
- through exemption testing, where students coming to Majan University College take Undergraduate Entry Tests (UG Test).
- through a valid IELTS score of Band 5 or above; or
- through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) a process through which certificated learning at other HEIs is assessed through the College’s approved RPL procedures.
Direct Entry
Prospective students can register directly on the undergraduate programme if they have successfully completed the College’s General Foundation Programme (GFP) or passed the undergraduate entry tests (English, Maths, and IT). Those who have an IELTS (Academic) score of Band 5 are still required to take and pass the Entry Tests for Maths and IT.
Entry through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The College has well-developed procedures through which recognition of prior learning (RPL) is assessed. MUC accepts students who studied in other colleges/ universities, either in Oman or abroad, provided that these institutions are approved by the MoHERI. Modules studied at other institutions are assessed according to the level, content and credits acquired and then mapped against modules offered at MUC.
Programme Structure
Students are required to pass 8 modules totalling 120 credits in each year (level). In total students must satisfactorily complete 480 credits (32 modules) with a combination of core and specialisation modules to be eligible for the award of the BA (Honours).
Please note that: Programme structures may be subject to change and modules may be offered in any of the semesters in an academic year
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omani Culture & Civilization (Non-Arabic Speakers) / Arabic Language and Society (Arabic Speakers) | 15 |
| 2 | Integrated Language Skills in English | 15 |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Business Management | 15 |
| 4 | Fundamentals of ICT | 15 |
| 5 | English for General Reading and Writing | 15 |
| 6 | Professional Communication Skills in English | 15 |
| 7 | Business and Entrepreneurship | 15 |
| 8 | Logical and Problem-Solving Skills | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Management | 15 |
| 2 | Academic Reading and Writing | 15 |
| 3 | Principles of Economics | 15 |
| 4 | Introduction to Accounting & Financial Control | 15 |
| 5 | Business Mathematics and Statistics | 15 |
| 6 | Principles of Marketing | 15 |
| 7 | Introduction to Human Resource Management | 15 |
| 8 | IT Applications for Business | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English for Employability Skills | 15 |
| 2 | Foundation to Business Strategy | 15 |
| 3 | Research Methods | 15 |
| 4 | Legal Aspects of Business | 15 |
| 5 | Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Industry | 15 |
| 6 | Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality | 15 |
| 7 | Event Management | 15 |
| 8 | Customer Experience Management | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project (Business Administration) (Dissertation) | 30 |
| 2 | Strategic Management | 15 |
| 3 | Technology shaping Global Markets | 15 |
| 4 | Leisure and Visitor Attraction Management | 15 |
| 5 | Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development | 15 |
| 6 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business | 15 |
| 7 | Event Operations Management | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
