The Diploma in Cultural Tourism combines practical and theoretical skills and competencies in relevant areas such as Interpretation and Professional Guiding for Cultural Heritage Tourism, Project Management for Tourism Development, Archaeology of Botswana as well as Tourism Product development. The course sets a firm foundation for those aspiring to establish careers in the tourism industry.

What we Offer

As a student of the Diploma in Cultural Tourism you will:

• Benefit from the holistic teaching approach that instills not just theoretical knowledge but the practical skills that will be deployed throughout your career given its nature
• Leverage on opportunities to learn directly from peers and professionals in the industry through structured work-based learning internships and placement.
• A well-recognised qualification from Botho University that will see you become a qualified and competitive professional in your respective area of interest.
  

Who the course is for?

Countries around the world focus on cultural tourism to help drive local economies, If you are part of this industry then the qualification is perfect for you to grow your profile in the cultural tourism industry as among others, the following:

• • Professional guide
  • Destination management Representative
  • Travel Agent
  • Tour Manager
  • Cultural Tourism Site manager
  • Community-based tourism trust member
  • Tourist Information Centre Manager
  • Community Outreach Manager
  • Tourism officer

Career Prospects

The content of the qualification and its orientation to heritage studies and development opportunities to cultural and natural tourism are universal, which leads to wide career alternatives for graduates of the qualification. Future career prospects include:

• Entrepreneur
• Tourist Information Personnel
• Tour operators
• Heritage Protection Activity Officers
• Environmental and cultural interpreter
• Heritage tourism Site personnel
• Museum/Art Gallery personnel
• Tourism camp personnel
• Community-based tourism outreach personnel
• World Heritage Site personnel

* Important note: The programmes offered in this website/advert are accredited by BQA and offered at Botho University at the time of publication. Please refer to your offer letter from our admissions department for any changes in programme name or duration that may be effected due to regulatory requirements.