Department of Tourism Studies

About Department

The Department of Tourism Studies is an academic institution that offers education and training in the field of tourism, hospitality management, and destination management. This department equips students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives required to understand, manage, and promote tourism as a significant economic, cultural, and social phenomenon.


Objectives
  1. Industry Knowledge: The department aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry, including its various sectors, trends, and challenges.

  2. Destination Management: An important objective is to educate students about the planning, development, and management of tourist destinations, focusing on sustainability and cultural preservation.

  3. Hospitality Excellence: Students learn about providing exceptional customer service, managing hospitality operations, and ensuring positive guest experiences.

  4. Tourism Marketing and Promotion: The department may emphasize marketing strategies, branding, and promotional activities to attract visitors to destinations and experiences.

  5. Cultural and Heritage Preservation: An objective is to promote the role of tourism in preserving and promoting cultural heritage, traditions, and local identities.

  6. Sustainable Tourism Practices: The department emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in tourism to minimize negative impacts on the environment and communities.

  7. Event and Festival Management: Students gain insights into planning and executing tourism-related events, conferences, festivals, and other special occasions.

  8. Tourism Research and Analysis: An important aspect is to develop students’ research skills, enabling them to analyze industry trends, consumer behavior, and market demands.

  9. Global Perspective: The department may explore international aspects of tourism, exposing students to diverse cultures, trends, and global industry dynamics.

  10. Technology Integration: Given the role of technology in the industry, an objective is to prepare students to leverage digital tools, online platforms, and data analytics for tourism management.

  11. Cross-Cultural Competence: Students learn about cross-cultural communication and sensitivity, enabling them to interact effectively with tourists from diverse backgrounds.

  12. Entrepreneurial Mindset: The department aims to foster an entrepreneurial spirit among students, encouraging them to identify and seize opportunities in the tourism sector.

  13. Crisis Management and Risk Mitigation: An objective is to educate students about handling crises, assessing risks, and implementing contingency plans in the tourism industry.

  14. Internships and Practical Experience: The department provides opportunities for students to gain real-world experience through internships, fieldwork, and industry collaborations.

  15. Career Preparation: Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers in tourism management, hospitality services, event planning, and destination marketing.

  16. Ethical Considerations: The department emphasizes ethical behavior, responsible tourism practices, and consideration of social and environmental impacts.

  17. Continuous Learning: An important aspect is to promote lifelong learning and professional development in the ever-evolving field of tourism.

  18. Collaboration and Networking: The department may encourage students to collaborate with industry professionals, attend conferences, and engage with tourism organizations.

AAOU

Dr.

Dean




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Degree Programs

SEMESTER 1

Code            

Course Title

Credit Hours  

Course Outline

BSTH 2111

اللغة الانجليزية 1 / English language 1

2

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BSTH 2112

اللغة العربية 1 / Arabic language 1

2

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BSTH 2113

مبادئ الاقتصاد / Principles of Economics

3

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BSTH 2114

مدخل الى التخطيط السياحي / Introduction to tourism planning

3

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BSTH 2115

مدخل إلى سيكولوجية العملاء / Introduction to customer psychology

2

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BSTH 2116

مدخل إلى التاريخ الإسلامي / Introduction to Islamic history

3

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BSTH 2117

مدخل إلى أخلاقيات مهنة الارشاد السياحي / Introduction to the ethics of the tourist guidance profession

3

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 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 2

Code            

Course Title

Credit Hours  

Course Outline

BSTH 2118

اللغة الانجليزية 2 / English Language 2

2

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BSTH 2119

اللغة العربية 2 / Arabic language 2

2

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BSTH 2120

عادات وتقاليد الشعوب الأفروآسيوية 1 / Customs and traditions of Afro-Asian peoples 1

3

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BSTH 2121

المعالم الحضارية الأفروآسيوية 1 / Afro-Asian cultural monuments 1

3

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BSTH 2122

الآثار المعمارية في القرآن الكريم / Architectural monuments of the Holy Quran

2

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BSTH 2123

فنون وحضارة 1 / Arts and Culture 1

3

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BSTH 2124

مدخل إلى علم السياحة / Introduction to the science of Tourism

3

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 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 3

Code            

Course Title

Credit Hours  

Course Outline

BSTH 2125

مدخل إلى إدارة الفنادق / Introduction to hotel management

3

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BSTH 2126

محاسبة 1 / Accounting 1

2

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BSTH 2127

مبادىْ إدارة الأعمال / Principles of Business Administration

2

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BSTH 2128

السياحة والبيئة 1 / Tourism and Environment 1

3

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BSTH 2129

الأجهزة والمنظمات السياحية ( باللغة الانجليزية) / Tourist agencies and organizations ( in English)

3

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BSTH 2130

مبادىء الإحصاء / Principles of Statistics

2

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BSTH 2131

فنون ومتاحف أفروآسيوية 1 / Afro-Asian art and museums 1

3

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 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 4

Code            

Course Title

Credit Hours  

Course Outline

BSTH 2132

أخلاقيات مهنة الارشاد السياحي / Ethics of the tourist guidance profession

3

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BSTH 2133

السياحة الدينية في القرآن الكريم / Religious tourism in the Holy Quran

3

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BSTH 2134

فن المتاحف في أفريقيا 1 / Art museums in Africa 1

3

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BSTH 2135

الهندسة المعمارية في القرآن الكريم  / Architecture in the Holy Quran

3

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BSTH 2136

الحضارة الفرعونية 1 / Pharaonic civilization 1

3

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BSTH 2137

نظم سياحية / Tourist systems

3

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 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 5

Code            

Course Title 

Credit Hours   

Course Outline 

BSTS 2163 

الاسواق السياحية / Tourist markets

3 

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BSTS 2164 

تنمية المبيعات السياحية / Development of tourist sales

3 

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BSTS 2165 

السياحة الثقافية / Cultural tourism

3 

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BSTS 2166 

 أعمال شركات السياحة (1) باللغة الانجليزية / Business of tourism companies (1) in English

3 

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BSTS 2167 

اقتصاديات المشروعات السياحية والفندقية 1 / Economics of Tourism and hotel projects 1

3 

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BSTS 2168 

علم السياحة / Science of Tourism

3 

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Total Credit Hours

18 

 


SEMESTER 6

Code             

Course Title 

Credit Hours   

Course Outline 

BSTS 2169 

ريادة الاعمال في السياحة / Entrepreneurship in tourism

3 

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BSTS 2170 

الخريطة السياحية في أفريقيا / Tourist map of Africa

3 

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BSTS 2171 

تسويق السياحة والضيافة / Tourism and hospitality marketing

3 

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BSTS 2172 

إدارة العمليات الفندقية / Hotel operations management

3 

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BSTS 2173 

معايير الجودة والأداء في الخدمات السياحية / Standards of quality and performance in tourist services

3 

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BSTS 2174 

مناهج البحث في الدراسات السياحية / Research methods in tourism studies

3 

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Total Credit Hours

18 

 


SEMESTER 7

Code             

Course Title 

Credit Hours   

Course Outline 

BSTS 2175 

تنظيم وإدارة سياحة المؤتمرات والمعارض / Organization and management of conference and exhibition tourism

3 

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BSTS 2176 

الإدارة السياحية / Tourism Management

3 

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BSTS 2177 

التقنية الرقمية في المجال السياحي / Digital technology in the tourism field

3 

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BSTS 2178 

الخريطة السياحية في أفريقيا / Tourist map of Africa

3 

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BSTS 2179 

اخلاقيات العمل في السياحة والضيافة / Business ethics in tourism and hospitality

3 

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BSTS 2180 

مدخل لصناعة السياحة والضيافة / An introduction to the tourism and hospitality industry

3 

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Total Credit Hours

18 

 


SEMESTER 8

Code             

Course Title 

Credit Hours   

Course Outline 

BSTS 2181 

إدارة المنشآت السياحية / Management of tourist facilities

3 

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BSTS 2182 

مهارات الاتصال السياحي / Tourist communication skills

3 

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BSTS 2183 

اقتصاديات المشروعات السياحية والفندقية 2 / Economics of Tourism and hotel projects 2

3 

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BSTS 2184 

الخريطة السياحية في آسيا / Tourist map of Asia

3 

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BSTS 2185 

دراسة جدوى المشروعات السياحية / Feasibility study of tourism projects

3 

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BSTS 2186 

السياحة والمجتمع المضيف / Tourism and host community

3 

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Total Credit Hours

18 

 

 

SEMESTER 1

Code               Course Title 

Credit Hours 

Course Outline 

MSTS 2219 محاسبة سياحية وفندقية / Tourist and hotel accounting

3 

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MSTS 2220 تسويق سياحي / Tourism marketing

3

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MSTS 2221 

سيكولوجية السائح / Psychology of the tourist

3

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MSTS 2222 تكنولوجيا نظم معلومات سياحية / Tourism Information Systems Technology

3

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Total Credit Hours

12

 


SEMESTER 2

Code              Course Title Credit Hours Course Outline 
MSTS 2223 خدمة العملاء في القطاع السياحي / Customer service in the tourism sector3Download  
MSTS 2224 أعمال وكالات السياحة والسفر / Travel and tourism agency business3Download  
MSTS 2225 إدارة أعمال سياحية / Tourist business management3Download  
MSTS 2226 مناهج بحث الدراسات السياحية / Tourism Studies Research Methods3

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Total Credit Hours

12

 

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