SCHOOL OF TOURISM (STM)

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

The School of Tourism Management promotes learning by doing. The school values learning as an active process that engages the students through experience, analysis, and reflection. Some of the experiential Curricular and Co-Curricular activities of STM include: Cruise Ship Basic Training Course (SOLAS), Cabin Crew Training, Tourism Sustainability Tours, Local and International Tours, Hotel Immersions, and Basic First Aid Training.

INDUSTRY RELATED CERTIFICATIONS

The International and National Certifications that are already embedded in the BSTM program include American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) Guest Service Professional Certification (CGSP), AHLEI Hospitality Marketing and Sales Management Courses Certificates, George Washington University - School of Business Events Management Program Certificate, Flight Attendant Training Certificate, Safety of Life at Sea Training Certificate, Amadeus Global Distribution System Certificate, and Micros OPERA Property Management System Certificate.

ACTIVE INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENTS

The different Tourism Academic and Industry Community engagements include the ASEAN Tourism Summit, Youth for Tourism Conference, Tourism & Hospitality Summit, and student research presentations in Asia Euro Conference.

LEADER IN EVENTS MANAGEMENT

The students from the BSTM program will have the opportunity to plan and organize curricular events inside and outside school.

SUSTAINABILITY TOURISM ADVOCATES

Tourism students will be immersed in tourism social responsibility and sustainability campaigns such as Animal Outreach Program at PAWS, Tree Planting Activity, and Urban Farming Seminar.

INTERNSHIP AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE

The School of Tourism Management has a strong Local Internship and International Cultural Exchange Program. The students are given opportunities for in-depth exposures that will assist in their selection of career or expertise. The students of the School of Tourism Management undergo internships and take part in a cultural exchange program with different institutions such as Crowne Plaza Austin, Texas USA, Air Juan Aviation, Thunderbird Resort, Philippine Airlines, New World Hotel, among others.

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

The student experience is enhanced by exceptional learning facilities, extra-curricular activities, and strong support systems.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the School of Tourism Management can advance their careers in the international fields of:

• Air Travel and Operations

• Cruise Line Operations

• Events Management

• Entrepreneurial Tourism

• Hotels & Resort

• Restaurants

• Leisure & Recreation

• Tourism Planning and Development

• Tour and Travel Operations