BSTM Program Specifications

The BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT program will equip students' competencies that are needed to execute operational tasks and management functions in tourism planning and product development, transportation services, travel and tour operations and events planning.   

HISTORICAL SKETCH

The University of the Immaculate Conception, formerly known as Immaculate Conception College, offered BS in Tourism Management in 2014. UIC BSTM Program was given government recognition by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in S.Y. 2017-2018. 

The curricula has been revised by the Commission on Higher Education by adding select courses as UIC is an Autonomous University and other general courses intended for K-12 graduates. UIC integrated professional courses that are beyond the minimum to achieve the outcomes of the students and to respond to internationalization efforts of UIC.

VISION

A globally recognized Catholic university that nurtures faith, builds passion for excellence and develops lifelong learners with compassion for service that impacts transformation in a fast-changing society.

MISSION

We commit ourselves to:

1. provide an excellent educational experience to students to help them become globally competitive and adaptive to change;

2. inculcate among students the values of serving others with humility and love, working for justice, promoting peace, and preserving the integrity of creation;

3. engage in research activities in collaboration with local, regional, national and international partners;

4. uphold the dignity of the persons especially the poor;

5. promote and strengthen our Filipino culture and values; and

6. administer the university following Catholic doctrine.

GOAL

The University of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic School that is an instrumentality of the Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary that aims to provide within its community of students and personnel Catholic values. Its goal is to provide an educational program and environment animated by Catholic doctrine, beliefs, teachings, traditions, and practices, the exercise of which is protected by, among others, Article III, Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

In order for us to approximate our vision and live our mission, we dedicate all our human resources to transform the members of the UIC family to become enlightened, empowered, pro-active and liberated Christian leaders living in a humane and harmonious community for love of God, country, and the world.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the BSTM at UIC, students will be able to:

1. Formulate sound developmental programs for the community in collaboration with various stakeholders.

2. Perform effectively in various functions of tourism organizations and enterprises and;

3. Access and disseminate accurate and detailed product knowledge and destination information.

PROGRAM GRADUATE OUTCOMES

The Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management aims to produce graduates who:

1.  Access and disseminate accurate and detailed product knowledge and destination information.

2. Analyzes situation, identifies problems, formulate solutions and implements corrective and/ or mitigating measures and actions through case analysis and actual practices

3. Use a variety of technology and allocates resources to acquire and evaluate information 

4. Perform effectively in various functions of tourism organizations and enterprises.

5. Formulate sound developmental programs for the community in collaboration with various stakeholders.

6. Undertake  and produce research studies like business plan, Tourism Master Plan, feasibility study and marketing plan to contribute to the development of hospitality and tourism industry

7. Show awareness and responsiveness on relevant and emerging trends and issues in hospitality and tourism industry

8. Exhibit sense of nationalism by preserving the Filipino culture, traditions, and values in response to the signs of the times

9. Exhibit sense of consciousness for ethics in the delivery of tourism services

10. Demonstrate the ability to use professional written and oral communication skills.

ACCREDITATION(s)

1. 1. PAASCU Level I

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

1. Tour Guiding Laboratory

2. Domestic & International Tours

OPPORTUNITIES

1. Flight Attendant, Training Staff, Tour Planner, Reservationist, Reservation Agent, Domestic Travel Counsellor,  International Travel, Travel Promotions Staff, Airline Purser, Airline manager, Package Tour Coordinator & Manager of Travel Literature.

2. Sales Representative, Marketing, Customer, & Financial Analyst, Counsellor, File Clerks, Marketing Coordinator, Communications Specialist, & Front Office Staff.

MODE OF STUDY: Full-time

MODE OF INSTRUCTIONS: English, Filipino 

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL BENCHMARKS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

OUTLINE OF PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND CONTENT