Student's Guide for Academic Courses
The College of Tourism and Archaeology has been established in 1426 A.H. (2005) under the Royal Decree dated to 22/8/1426 A.H. Actual study began in 1427 A.H. (2006). Thus the College is one of the new Colleges in King Saud University. The establishment of the College was based on the Department of Archaeology and Museology which was established in 1978. It was established to meet the rapidly growing demand of the country to efficient and highly qualified graduate in Tourism and Hotel Management, Archaeology, and Heritage Management and Tourism Guidance. It is hoped that candidates of the College will conduct research and scientific studies related to specializations of the College and succeed as professionals in Tourism Industry, Hotel Management, Archaeology and Heritage Management. The College comprises three
Academic departments as follows:
1- Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
2- Department of Archaeology.
3- Department of Heritage Management and Tourism Guidance.
The objectives for the establishment of the College are as follow:
1. Introduce current academic theoretical and practical programs in archaeology, heritage resources management, and tourism and hotel management.
2. To effectively utilize available resources of the College and its man-power to equip students with interdisciplinary knowledge, and to provide qualified practitioners with professional managerial skills relating to segments of tourism industry, heritage management and archaeology.
3. Contribute to scientific research and applied studies related to the College specializations and link them with the Kingdom's demand to man-power and development
4. Introduce cultural heritage through participation in conferences, events, cultural festivals and fairs.
5. Contribution in achieving objectives of development plans and strategies to promote tourism industry and heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
6. To promote study in understanding and appreciation of cultural identity.
7. Serve community and sustainable education by introducing training courses, consultations and arranging scientific symposia.
The Awarded Degree
The College of Tourism and Archaeology awards Bachelor of Arts
In each of the following specializations:
1- BA in Tourism Management.
2- BA in Hospitality Management.
3- BA in Archaeology.
4- BA in Heritage Resource Management.
5- BA in Tourism Guidance.
For the post graduate Programs the College awards MA and PhD Degrees in Archaeology.
In order to be eligible for award of a Bachelor Degree, a candidate shall have completed 128 credit hours as follow:
1- University requirements 12 credit hours (units).
2- College requirements 21 credit hours (units).
3- Department (specialization) requirements 95 credit hours (units).
Departments of the College of Tourism and Archaeology
The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Tourism and hospitality industries are one of the major economic sources for many of the developed countries of the world. The speed and pace of changes in tourism and hospitality industries have been supported to a great extend by information technology. This tourism and hospitality management studies involve a consideration of efficient and qualified graduates equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to promote tourism sectors to increase economic revenues, provide jobs and develop tourism industry infra structure. Thus, this Department has been established to graduate qualified and motivated nationals to succeed as professionals in the tourism industry and take on the challenges facing tourism and hospitality management in the new millennium. The main objectives of the Department are as follow:
1. Prepare qualified nationals to serve in tourism and hospitality management in both public and private sectors.
2. Prepare efficient national graduates to work in tour and travel agencies.
3. Provide qualified graduates to join tour transport and air-cargo companies.
4. Prepare qualified nationals to work in Hajj and Umrah service companies
5. Prepare qualified nationals to work and serve in arrangement of fairs and conferences
6. Prepare qualified nationals to work in different segments of tourism and hospitality marketing.
7. Provide qualified graduates to work in community service and continuous education by arranging training courses and scientific conferences and providing consultancy services.
I - Compulsory Courses for all College Students
Level 1
|
Code |
Course Title |
Hor |
|
IC 101
Arab 101
Eng 126
Eng 127
Tour 101
Arch 101
Hert 101 |
Introduction to Islamic Culture
Arabic Language
Skills English Language (Listening and speaking)
English Language (Reading)
Introduction to Tourism
Introduction to Archaeology
Introduction to Heritage Management |
2
2
2 (0+4)
2 (0+4)
2
2
2 |
Total =14
Level 2
|
Code |
Course Title |
Hor |
|
IC 102
Arab 103
Hert 151
Eng 128
Eng 129
Tch 101
Tour 151 |
Islam and Society
Expository Writing
Principles of Tour Guidance
English Language (Writing)
English language for Tourism and Heritage
Computer skills for Tourism and Archaeology Tourism Resources in the KSA |
2
2
2
2 0+4)
3 (0+6)
2
2 |
Total = 15
Compulsory Courses for Tourism and Hotel managements Students
Level 3
|
Code |
Course Title |
Hor |
|
IC 103
Tour 201
Tour 202
Tour 203
Hert 201
Arch 216
Tour 204 |
Economic System In Islam
Tourism Communication Skills
Types of Tourism
Tourism Mass Communications Advertising
Cultural Tourism
Archaeology of Ancient Arabia
Travel Agency Operations |
2
2
2
2
2
3
3 |
Total = 17
Level 4
|
Code |
Course Title |
Hor |
|
IC 104
Tour 251
Arch 255
Hert 252
Hert 253
Tour 254
Tour 255 |
Political System in Islam
Tourism and Business Administration
Islamic Archaeology in Arabia
Traditional Crafts
Traditional Architectural Heritage of the KSA Introduction to Hospitality
Human Resources in Tourism and Hotels |
2
3
3
2
2
2
3 |
Total = 17
Level 5
|
Code |
Course Title |
Hor |
|
Tour 301
Tour 302
Tour 303
Tour 304
Tour 305
Tour 306
Tour 307 |
Tourism Economics
Tourist Festivals and Events
Tourism and Society
Tourism Information Systems
Tourism Marketing
Fairs and Conferences Management
Tour Package Planning |
3
2
2
3
2
2
2 |
Total = 16
Courses for Tourism managements Students
Level 6
|
Code |
Course Title |
Hor |
|
Tour 351
Tour 352
Tour 353
Tour 354
Tour 355
Tour 356
Tour 357
Tour 358 |
Tourism Markets Research
International Tourism Organizations
Tourism Accounting
Tourism Planning and development
Tourism Statistics
Tourism and Managing Crisis
Ecotourism
Current Issues in Tourism |
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3 |
Total = 20
Level 7
|
Code |
Course Title |
Hor |
|
Tour 401
Tour 402
Tour 403
Tour 404
Tour 405
Tour 406 |
Planning and Managing Tourism Destinations
Tour Transport
Tourism Economic and Financial Analysis
Tourism Agencies (1)
Tourism Sales and Promotion
Practice in Tourism Management (1) |
3
2
3
3 (0+6)
3
3 (0+6) |
Total = 17
Level 8
|
Code |
Course Title |
Hor |
|
Tour 451
Tour 452
Tour 453
Tour 454
Tour 455 |
Tourism Security
Tourism Projects Feasibility Studies
Tourism Agencies (2)
Practice in Tourism Management (2)
Graduation Project |
2
3
3 (0+6)
3 (0+6)
2 |
Total = 13
Courses for Hospitality managements Students
Level 6
|
Code |
Course Title |
Hor |
|
Tour 371
Tour 372
Tour 373
Tour 374
Tour 375
Tour 376
Tour 377
Tour 378 |
|