General Intermediate Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management

A general intermediate diploma program designed to prepare national cadres specialized in travel and tourism services management, providing them with practical knowledge and skills in the fields of reservations, tourism planning, marketing, and customer service. The program is offered through a blended learning system (remote and evening classes) and targets those seeking to work in travel agencies, tourism companies, and tour operators.

Study methods

Remote and in-person - in the evening

Program duration

Two academic years

Tuition fees

Educational objectives

Developing professional knowledge in the tourism and travel sector: enabling students to become familiar with the structure of the tourism industry and international and domestic travel patterns.
Acquiring tourism reservation and planning skills: qualifying students to use electronic reservation systems and design tourism programs professionally.
Developing communication and tourism customer service skills: Training students to deal with customers professionally and with high cultural awareness.
Enhancing understanding of tourism marketing and destination management: Introducing students to traditional and modern digital marketing methods in the tourism sector
Linking academic and field experience: Providing opportunities for applied learning and simulating real-world experiences through blended learning and interactive activities.
Preparing students to meet the requirements of the labor market: developing their abilities to adapt to modern work environments in the tourism sector and related services.

Admission requirements

The applicant must have a Saudi high school diploma or its equivalent.
The applicant's high school GPA must be 60% or higher.
To obtain the approval of his employer if he works (in the military sector only).
Tuition fees must be paid on time according to the dates announced on the Deanship of Admission and Registration website.
Vacant seats are available in the program according to the decision of the University Council.

Professional outputs

Providing professional services in travel agencies: working in the field of reservations and organizing tourist trips.
Implementing tourism marketing plans: Ability to promote sites and destinations using digital tools and effective marketing tactics.
Supervise customer programs and services: Coordinate guest services and trips according to customer requirements.
Working in multicultural environments: Ability to interact and communicate with customers and visitors from different backgrounds.
Compliance with approved tourism regulations: Familiarity with local and international regulations related to transportation, visas, and organizing tourism programs.

Faculty

The Travel and Tourism Management program is offered remotely and in-person in the evenings by a select group of faculty members with doctorates, master's degrees, and bachelor's degrees in tourism, travel, hospitality, and event management. They combine deep academic experience with professional field experience. The academic team is committed to providing a distinguished educational experience that blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, enabling students to acquire the required skills and confidently embark on the job market.

Courses

Total Courses: 64

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Certificates and Accreditations

General Associate Diploma accredited by King Abdulaziz University and the Ministry of Education.

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Last Modified Date: 04/08/2025 - 4:48 PM Saudi Arabia Time

General Intermediate Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management

Educational objectives

Developing professional knowledge in the tourism and travel sector: enabling students to become familiar with the structure of the tourism industry and international and domestic travel patterns.

Acquiring tourism reservation and planning skills: qualifying students to use electronic reservation systems and design tourism programs professionally.

Developing communication and tourism customer service skills: Training students to deal with customers professionally and with high cultural awareness.

Enhancing understanding of tourism marketing and destination management: Introducing students to traditional and modern digital marketing methods in the tourism sector

Linking academic and field experience: Providing opportunities for applied learning and simulating real-world experiences through blended learning and interactive activities.

Preparing students to meet the requirements of the labor market: developing their abilities to adapt to modern work environments in the tourism sector and related services.

Admission requirements

The applicant must have a Saudi high school diploma or its equivalent.

The applicant's high school GPA must be 60% or higher.

To obtain the approval of his employer if he works (in the military sector only).

Tuition fees must be paid on time according to the dates announced on the Deanship of Admission and Registration website.

Vacant seats are available in the program according to the decision of the University Council.

Professional outputs

Providing professional services in travel agencies: working in the field of reservations and organizing tourist trips.

Implementing tourism marketing plans: Ability to promote sites and destinations using digital tools and effective marketing tactics.

Supervise customer programs and services: Coordinate guest services and trips according to customer requirements.

Working in multicultural environments: Ability to interact and communicate with customers and visitors from different backgrounds.

Compliance with approved tourism regulations: Familiarity with local and international regulations related to transportation, visas, and organizing tourism programs.

Faculty

General Intermediate Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management