Study Programs Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

Tourism Management

Discover the world. Embrace diverse cultures. Lead with service and purpose. At LCIC, Tourism Management students learn in an active tourism hub, gaining practical skills and global competencies inside and beyond the classroom. The program nurtures globally competitive, service-oriented, and ethically grounded professionals ready to excel in diverse tourism environments. Through hands-on training, industry partnerships, and intercultural learning, students develop leadership skills and operational expertise essential for today’s dynamic tourism industry.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) program of Lapulapu-Cebu International College (LCIC) is designed for students who aspire to transform their interest in travel, culture, events, and service into meaningful professional and leadership careers in the tourism industry.

The program develops globally competitive, service-oriented, and ethically grounded tourism professionals equipped to perform effectively in diverse local and international tourism environments. Its curriculum integrates tourism theory, operational competence, leadership development, intercultural communication, and sustainable tourism practices, ensuring a balanced foundation of knowledge, skills, and professional values.

What distinguishes the BSTM program of LCIC is its holistic and industry-responsive approach to tourism education. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of tourism systems and destination management while developing practical competencies in tour planning, event and MICE management, customer service, and tourism operations. Foundational training in front office operations and food and beverage service further enhances students’ service quality and operational awareness.

Program Overview

Industry Knowledge

The ability to demonstrate and appreciate the broad scope and complexity of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Quality Customer Service & Interpersonal Relations

The ability to provide exemplary customer service and work effectively as an individual or as part of a team.

Multicultural Awareness & Sensitivity

The ability to demonstrate cultural competence and respect diversity within the tourism industry.

Technical Competence

The ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills in all aspects of tourism and hospitality while performing responsibilities ethically.

Leadership & Supervision

The ability to lead and manage people in tourism and hospitality operations, emphasizing communication, motivation, and morale.

Research and Lifelong Learning Professional

The ability to identify, assess, and generate solutions for the dynamic challenges of the hospitality industry.

Sense of Social Responsibility

The ability to embrace responsibility and promote positive impact on the environment, customers, and communities.

Resource Management

The ability to identify resources and determine their proper utilization in organizational operations.

Language Proficiency

The ability to articulate effectively from general to specific contexts within the tourism and hospitality industry.

ABM
NON-ABM

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

(ABM)

Effective Academic Year

FIRST YEAR

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S
1st SEMESTER
	GE 1	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
	GE 2	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
	GE 3	The Contemporary World	3	0	3
	THCC 103	Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation	3	0	3
	THCC 101	Macro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3
	FL 101	Introduction to Japanese Language Studies	3	0	3
	NSTP 1	Civic Welfare Training Service 1	3	0	3
	PATHFit 1	Movement Competency Training or MCT	2	0	2
	TOTAL		23	0	23

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER
	GE 4	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3	FLI 101
	GE 5	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
	THCC 102	Micro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3	THCC 101
	TPCC 202	Transportation Management 1: Fundamentals of Land and Water Transportation	3	0	3	THCC 101 & THCC 102
	THCC 104	Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3
	TPCC 210	Recreational and Leisure Management	3	0	3
	NSTP 2	Civic Welfare Training Service 2	3	0	3	NSTP 1
	PATHFit 2	Exercise-based Fitness Activitles	2	0	2	PATHFit 1
	FLI 102	Basic Japanese 1	3	0	3	FLI101
	TOTAL		26	0	26

Second Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
1st SEMESTER	GE 6	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
	TPEC 403	Transportation Management 2- Airline Management	3	0	3	TPCC 202
	TPEC 401	Specialized Food and Beverage Service Operations	2	2	4
	TPCC 201	Global Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3	THCC 104
	FLI 103	Basiic Japanese 2	3	0	3	FLI 102
	THCC 105	Multicultural Diversity in the Workplace for the Tourism Professional	3	0	3
	PATHFit 3	Choice of Dance, Sports, Martial Arts, Group Exercise, Outdoor and Adventure Activities	2	0	2	PATHFit 2
	GEE 1	The Entrepreneurial Mind	3	0	3	PHYS 120, EMATH 121
	RIZ 1	Rizal's Life, Works, and Writings	3	0	3	CE 111
	TOTAL		25	2	27

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	GE 7	Science, Technology and Society	3	3
	GE 8	Ethics	3	3
	GEE 2	Great Books	3	3
	GEE 3	Living in the IT Era	3	3
	THCC 107	Professional Development & Applied Ethics	3	3
	FLI 104	Intermediate Japanese I	3	3	FLI 102 & FLI 10 3
	THCC 106	Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3	THCC 102
	TPCC 205	Sustainable Tourism	3	3	THCC 102, TPCC 202, TPEC 403
	TPCC 203	Tour and Travel Agency Management	2	2
	PATHFit 4	Cholce of Dance, Sports, Martial Arts, Group Exercise, Outdoor and Adventure Activities	3	3	PATHFit 3
	TOTAL		29	29

Third Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
1st SEMESTER	TPEC 402	Tourism and Hospitality Business Communication	3	3
	FLI 105	Intermediate Japanese 2	3	3	THCC 107
	BTour 301	Operations Management in Tourism Enterprises	3	3	FLI 104
	TPEC 404	Ecological and Heritage Tourism	3	3	THCC 106
	TPCC 204	Applied Business Tools in the Tourism Industry	3	3	TPCC 205
	THCC 109	Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3
	TPEC 406	Tour Gulding	3	3
	TOTAL		21	21

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	TPEC 405	Front Office Procedure	3	3	TPCC 204
	TPEC 407	Travel Writing and Photography	3	3
	THCC 110	Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3
	THCC 108	Tourism and Hospitality Marketing	3	3	THCC 101 & THCC 102
	TPCC 207	Tourism Policy, Planning and Development	3	3
	TPCC 208	Research in Tourism 1	3	3
	TOTAL		18	18

Fourth Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
1st SEMESTER	TPCC 206	Introduction to MICE	3	3	THCC 101, THCC 102, THCC 108
	TPCC 209	Research in Tourism 2	3	3	TPCC 208
	TOUR 901	Pre-practicum Seminar	1	1	TPCC 208, TPCC 209
	BTour 302	Strategie Management and TQM in Tourism	3	3
	TOTAL		10	10

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	NO. OF UNIT/S	NO. OF HOURS	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	TOUR 902	Practicum	9	900	TPCC 208, TPCC 209, TOUR 901
2nd SEMESTER	TOTAL		9	900

SUMMARY OF UNITS
Year Level	1st Sem	2nd Sem	Total Units
First Year	23	26	49
Second Year	27	29	56
Third Year	18	21	39
Fourth Year	10	9	19
TOTAL UNITS			163

FIRST YEAR

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S
1st SEMESTER
	GE 1	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
	GE 4	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3
	GE 2	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
	THCC 103	Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation	3	0	3
	THCC 101	Macro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3
	FL 101	Introduction to Japanese Language Studies	3	0	3
	NSTP 1	Civic Welfare Training Service 1	3	0	3
	PATHFit 1	Movement Competency Training or MCT	2	0	2
	TOTAL		23	0	23

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	FLI 102	Basic Japanese 1	3	0	3	FLI101
	GE 5	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
	THCC 102	Micro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3	THCC 101
	TPCC 202	Transportation Management 1: Fundamentals of Land and Water Transportation	3	0	3	THCC 101 & THCC 102
	THCC 104	Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3
	TPCC 210	Recreational and Leisure Management	3	0	3
	NSTP 2	Civic Welfare Training Service 2	3	0	3	NSTP 1
	PATHFit 2	Exercise-based Fitness Activitles	2	0	2	PATHFit 1
	TOTAL		23	0	23

Second Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER	GE 8	Ethics	3	0	3
	TPEC 403	Transportation Management 2- Airline Management	3	0	3	TPCC 202
	TPEC 401	Specialized Food and Beverage Service Operations	2	2	4
	TPCC 201	Global Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3	THCC 104
	FLI 103	Basiic Japanese 2	3	0	3	FLI 102
	THCC 105	Multicultural Diversity in the Workplace for the Tourism Professional	3	0	3
	PATHFit 3	Choice of Dance, Sports, Martial Arts, Group Exercise, Outdoor and Adventure Activities	2	0	2	PATHFit 2
	TOTAL		19	2	21

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER	GEE 1	The Entrepreneurial Mind	3	3
	THCC 107	Professional Development & Applied Ethics	3	3
	TPEC 406	Tour Guiding	3	3
	FLI 104	Intermediate Japanese I	3	3	FLI 102 & FLI 10 3
	THCC 106	Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3
	TPCC 205	Sustainable Tourism	3	3	THCC 102
	TPCC 203	Tour and Travel Agency Management	2	2	THCC 102, TPCC 202, TPEC 403
	PATHFit 4	Cholce of Dance, Sports, Martial Arts, Group Exercise, Outdoor and Adventure Activities	3	3	PATHFit 3
	TOTAL		23	23

Third Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER	GEE 2	Great Books	3	3
	TPEC 402	Tourism and Hospitality Business Communication	3	3	THCC 107
	FLI 105	Intermediate Japanese 2	3	3	FLI 104
	BTour 301	Operations Management in Tourism Enterprises	3	3	THCC 106
	TPEC 404	Ecological and Heritage Tourism	3	3	TPCC 205
	TPCC 204	Applied Business Tools in the Tourism Industry	3	3
	THCC 109	Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3
	TOTAL		21	21

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	GEE 3	Living in the IT Era	3	3
	TPEC 405	Front Office Procedure	3	3	TPCC 204
	TPEC 407	Travel Writing and Photography	3	3
	GE 3	The Contemporary World	3	3
	THCC 110	Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3
	THCC 108	Tourism and Hospitality Marketing	3	3	THCC 101 & THCC 102
	TPCC 207	Tourism Policy, Planning and Development	3	3
	TPCC 208	Research in Tourism 1	3	3
	TOTAL		24	24

Fourth Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
1st SEMESTER	GE 7	Science, Technology and Society	3	3
	RIZ 1	Rizal's Life, Works, and Writings	3	3
	TPCC 206	Introduction to MICE	1	1	THCC 101, THCC 102, THCC 108
	TPCC 209	Research in Tourism 2	3	3	TPCC 208
	TOUR 901	Pre-practicum Seminar	1	1	TPCC 208, TPCC 209
	BTour 302	Strategic Management and TQM in Tourism	3	3
	GE 6	Art Appreciation	3	3
	TOTAL		19	19

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	NO. OF HOURS	NO. OF UNIT/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	TOUR 902	Practicum	900	9	TPCC 208, TPCC 209, TOUR 901
2nd SEMESTER	TOTAL		900	9

SUMMARY OF UNITS
Year Level	1st Sem	2nd Sem	Total Units
First Year	23	23	46
Second Year	21	23	44
Third Year	21	24	45
Fourth Year	19	9	28
TOTAL UNITS			163

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

(NON-ABM)

Effective Academic Year

FIRST YEAR

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S
1st SEMESTER
	GE 1	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
	GE 2	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
	GE 3	The Contemporary World	3	0	3
	THCC 103	Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation	3	0	3
	THCC 101	Macro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3
	FL 101	Introduction to Japanese Language Studies	3	0	3
	NSTP 1	Civic Welfare Training Service 1	3	0	3
	PATHFit 1	Movement Competency Training or MCT	2	0	2
	TOTAL		23	0	23

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER
	GE 4	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3	FLI 101
	GE 5	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
	THCC 102	Micro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3	THCC 101
	TPCC 202	Transportation Management 1: Fundamentals of Land and Water Transportation	3	0	3	THCC 101 & THCC 102
	THCC 104	Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3
	TPCC 210	Recreational and Leisure Management	3	0	3
	NSTP 2	Civic Welfare Training Service 2	3	0	3	NSTP 1
	PATHFit 2	Exercise-based Fitness Activitles	2	0	2	PATHFit 1
	FLI 102	Basic Japanese 1	3	0	3	FLI101
	TOTAL		26	0	26

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S
Summer
	BABM 1	Business Marketing	3	0	3
	BABM 2	Business Finance	3	0	3
	BABM 3	Applied Economics	3	0	3
	TOTAL		9	0	9

Second Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
1st SEMESTER	GE 6	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
	TPEC 403	Transportation Management 2- Airline Management	3	0	3	TPCC 202
	TPEC 401	Specialized Food and Beverage Service Operations	2	2	4
	TPCC 201	Global Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3	THCC 104
	FLI 103	Basiic Japanese 2	3	0	3	FLI 102
	THCC 105	Multicultural Diversity in the Workplace for the Tourism Professional	3	0	3
	PATHFit 3	Choice of Dance, Sports, Martial Arts, Group Exercise, Outdoor and Adventure Activities	2	0	2	PATHFit 2
	GEE 1	The Entrepreneurial Mind	3	0	3	PHYS 120, EMATH 121
	RIZ 1	Rizal's Life, Works, and Writings	3	0	3	CE 111
	TOTAL		25	2	27

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	GE 7	Science, Technology and Society	3	3
	GE 8	Ethics	3	3
	GEE 2	Great Books	3	3
	GEE 3	Living in the IT Era	3	3
	THCC 107	Professional Development & Applied Ethics	3	3
	FLI 104	Intermediate Japanese I	3	3	FLI 102 & FLI 10 3
	THCC 106	Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3	THCC 102
	TPCC 205	Sustainable Tourism	3	3	THCC 102, TPCC 202, TPEC 403
	TPCC 203	Tour and Travel Agency Management	2	2
	PATHFit 4	Cholce of Dance, Sports, Martial Arts, Group Exercise, Outdoor and Adventure Activities	3	3	PATHFit 3
	TOTAL		29	29

Third Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
1st SEMESTER	TPEC 402	Tourism and Hospitality Business Communication	3	3
	FLI 105	Intermediate Japanese 2	3	3	THCC 107
	BTour 301	Operations Management in Tourism Enterprises	3	3	FLI 104
	TPEC 404	Ecological and Heritage Tourism	3	3	THCC 106
	TPCC 204	Applied Business Tools in the Tourism Industry	3	3	TPCC 205
	THCC 109	Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3
	TPEC 406	Tour Gulding	3	3
	TOTAL		21	21

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	TPEC 405	Front Office Procedure	3	3	TPCC 204
	TPEC 407	Travel Writing and Photography	3	3
	THCC 110	Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3
	THCC 108	Tourism and Hospitality Marketing	3	3	THCC 101 & THCC 102
	TPCC 207	Tourism Policy, Planning and Development	3	3
	TPCC 208	Research in Tourism 1	3	3
	TOTAL		18	18

Fourth Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
1st SEMESTER	TPCC 206	Introduction to MICE	3	3	THCC 101, THCC 102, THCC 108
	TPCC 209	Research in Tourism 2	3	3	TPCC 208
	TOUR 901	Pre-practicum Seminar	1	1	TPCC 208, TPCC 209
	BTour 302	Strategie Management and TQM in Tourism	3	3
	TOTAL		10	10

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	NO. OF UNIT/S	NO. OF HOURS	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	TOUR 902	Practicum	9	900	TPCC 208, TPCC 209, TOUR 901
2nd SEMESTER	TOTAL		9	900

SUMMARY OF UNITS
Year Level	1st Sem	2nd Sem	Total Units
First Year	23	26	49
Summer			9
Second Year	27	29	56
Third Year	18	21	39
Fourth Year	10	9	19
TOTAL UNITS			172

FIRST YEAR

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S
1st SEMESTER
	GE 1	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
	GE 4	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3
	GE 2	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
	THCC 103	Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation	3	0	3
	THCC 101	Macro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3
	FL 101	Introduction to Japanese Language Studies	3	0	3
	NSTP 1	Civic Welfare Training Service 1	3	0	3
	PATHFit 1	Movement Competency Training or MCT	2	0	2
	TOTAL		23	0	23

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	FLI 102	Basic Japanese 1	3	0	3	FLI101
	GE 5	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
	THCC 102	Micro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3	THCC 101
	TPCC 202	Transportation Management 1: Fundamentals of Land and Water Transportation	3	0	3	THCC 101 & THCC 102
	THCC 104	Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3
	TPCC 210	Recreational and Leisure Management	3	0	3
	NSTP 2	Civic Welfare Training Service 2	3	0	3	NSTP 1
	PATHFit 2	Exercise-based Fitness Activitles	2	0	2	PATHFit 1
	TOTAL		26	0	26

Second Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER
	GE 8	Ethics	3	0	3
	BABM 2	Business Finance	3	0	3
	TPEC 403	Transportation Management 2- Airline Management	3	0	3	TPCC 202
	TPEC 401	Specialized Food and Beverage Service Operations	2	2	4
	TPCC 201	Global Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3	THCC 104
	FLI 103	Basic Japanese 2	3	0	3	FLI 102
	THCC 105	Multicultural Diversity in the Workplace for the Tourism Professional	3	0	3
	PATHFit 3	Choice of Dance, Sports, Martial Arts, Group Exercise, Outdoor and Adventure Activities	2	0	2	PATHFit 2
	TOTAL		22	2	24

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	GEE 1	The Entrepreneurial Mind	3	0	3
	THCC 107	Professional Development & Applied Ethics	3	0	3
	TPEC 406	Tour Guiding	3	0	3
	FLI 104	Intermediate Japanese I	3	0	3	FLI 102 & FLI 10 3
	BABM 3	Applied Economics	3	0	3
	THCC 106	Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3
	TPCC 205	Sustainable Tourism	3	0	3	THCC 102
	TPCC 203	Tour and Travel Agercy Management	3	0	3	THCC 102, TPCC 202, TPEC 403
	PATHFit 4	Choice of Dance, Sports, Martial Arts, Group Exercise, Outdoor and Adventure Activities	2	0	2	PATHFit 3
	TOTAL		26	0	26

Third Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
1st SEMESTER
	GEE 2	Great Books	3	0	3
	TPEC 402	Tourism and Hospitality Business Communication	3	0	3	THCC 107
	BABM 4	Accounting as applied to Tourism Enterprises	3	0	3
	FLI 105	Intermediate Japanese 2	3	0	3	FLI 104
	BTour 301	Operations Management in Tourism Enterprises	3	0	3	THCC 106
	TPEC 404	Ecological and Heritage Tourism	3	0	3	TPCC 205
	TPCC 204	Applied Business Tools in the Tourism Industry	3	0	3
	THCC 109	Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3
	TOTAL		24	0	24

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	GEE 3	Living in the IT Era	3	3
	TPEC 405	Front Office Procedure	3	3	TPCC 204
	TPEC 407	Travel Writing and Photography	3	3
	GE 3	The Contemporary World	3	3
	THCC 110	Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality	3	3
	THCC 108	Tourism and Hospitality Marketing	3	3	THCC 101 & THCC 102
	TPCC 207	Taurism Policy, Planning and Development	3	3
	TPCC 208	Research in Tourism 1	3	3
	TOTAL		24	24

Fourth Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
1st SEMESTER	GE 7	Science, Technology and Society	3	3
	RIZ 1	Rizal's Life, Works, and Writings	3	3
	TPCC 206	Introduction ta MICE	3	3	THCC 101, THCC 102, THCC 108
	TPCC 209	Research in Tourism 2	3	3	TPCC 208
	BABM 5	Organization and Management	3	3
	TOUR 901	Pre-practicum Seminar	1	1	TPCC 208, TPCC 209
	BTour 302	Strategic Management and TQM in Tourism	3	3
	GE 6	Art Appreciation	3	3
	TOTAL		22	22

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	NO. OF UNIT/S	NO. OF HOURS	PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE
2nd SEMESTER	TOUR 902	Practicum	9	900	TPCC 208, TPCC 209, TOUR 901
2nd SEMESTER	TOTAL		9	900

SUMMARY OF UNITS
Year Level	1st Sem	2nd Sem	Total Units
First Year	23	26	49
Second Year	24	26	50
Third Year	24	24	48
Fourth Year	22	9	31
TOTAL UNITS			208

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Effective Academic Year

FIRST YEAR

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S
1st SEMESTER
	GE 1	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
	GE 4	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3
	TOUR 99	Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation	2	3	3
	TOUR 100	Macro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3
	TOUR 200	Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3
	FL 1	Introduction to Japanese Language Studies	3	0	3
	NSTP 1	Civic Welfare Training Service 1	3	0	3
	PE 1	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 1	2	0	2
	TOTAL		22	3	23

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	FL 2	Basic Japanese 1	3	0	3	FL 1
	GE 2	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
	TOUR 101	Micro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3	TOUR 100
	TOUR 207	Transportation Management	3	0	3	TOUR 100 & TOUR 101
	TOUR 201	Global Culture and Geography	3	0	3	TOUR 200
	BC 1	Business Finance	3	0	3	SHOP 110
	NSTP 2	Civic Welfare Training Service 2	3	0	3
	PE 2	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 2	2	0	2	PE 1
	TOTAL		23	0	23

Second Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER	GE 5	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
	TOUR 401	Specialized Food and Beverages Service Procedures	1.5	4.5	3	TOUR 99
	BC 2	Applied Economics	3	0	3
	TOUR 203	Multicultural Diversity in Workplace for the Tourism Professional	3	0	3
	TOUR 208	Tour and Travel Agency Management	3	0	3	TOUR 101
	FL 3	Basic Japanese II	3	0	3	FL 2
	GE 3	The Contemporary World	3	0	3
	PE 3	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 3	2	0	2	PE 2
	TOTAL		21.5	4.5	23

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER	TOUR 500	Hospitality and Tourism Business Communications	3	0	3
	GEE 3	Living in the IT Era	3	0	3
	FL 4	Intermediate Japanese 1	3	0	3	FL 2 & FL 3
	TOUR 202	Sustainable Tourism	3	0	3	TOUR 101
	TOUR 600	Applied Business Tools in Tourism and Hospitality	2	3	3
	TOUR 601	Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality	2	3	3	TOUR 101
	TOUR 603	Accounting as Applied to Tourism Enterprises	3	0	3
	PE 4	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 4	2	0	2	PE 3
	TOTAL		21	6	23

Third Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER	GEE 3	Great Books	3	3
	GE 8	Ethics	3	3
	FL 5	Intermediate Japanese 2	3	3	FL 4
	TOUR 604	Operations Management in Tourism Enterprises 2	3	3	TOUR 101 & TOUR 100, TOUR 400
	TOUR 300	Ecotourism Management	3	3
	TOUR 609	Tourism and Hospitality Marketing	3	3	TOUR 101 & TOUR 100
	TOUR 608	Legal Aspects in Tourism & Hospitality	3	3
	TOTAL		21	21

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER	GE 6	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
	GEE 1	The Entrepreneurial Mind	3	0	3
	TOUR 900	Professional Development and Applied Ethics	3	0	3
	TOUR 206	Tourism Policy Planning and Development	3	0	3	TOUR 202, TOUR 201 & TOUR 200
	TOUR 205	Introduction to MICE	1.5	4.5	3	TOUR 101 & TOUR 100
	TOUR 606	Human Resources Management as Applied to Tourism Enterprises	3	0	3
	TOUR 400	Philippine Gastronomical Tourism	3	0	3
	TOTAL		19.5	4.5	21

Fourth Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER
	GE 7	Science, Technalogy and Saciety	3	0	3
	RIZ 1	Rizal's Life, Warks, and Writings	3	0	3
	TOUR 607	Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3	TOUR 605, TOUR 605, & TOUR 604
	TOUR 602	Research	3	0	3
	TOUR 605	Strategic Management & Total Quality Management as Applied to Tourism Enterprises	3	0	3
	TOUR 901	Pre-practicum (Internship 1 Prep)	1	0	1
	TOTAL		16	0	16

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	NO. OF HOURS	UNIT/S
2nd SEMESTER	SPECIAL TERM
	TOUR 902	Internship	300	3
	TOUR 903	Externship	600	6
	TOTAL		900	9

FIRST YEAR

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S
1st SEMESTER
	GE 1	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
	GE 4	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3
	TOUR 99	Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security and Sanitation	2	3	3
	TOUR 101	Micro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3
	TOUR 300	Ecotourism Management	3	0	3
	TOUR 500	Hospitality and Tourim Business Communications	3	0	3
	FL 1	Introduction to Japanese Language Studies	3	0	3
	PE 1	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 1	2	0	2
	TOTAL		22	3	23

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	FL 2	Basic Japanese 1	3	0	3	FL 1
	GE 2	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
	TOUR 100	Macro Perspective in Tourism and Hospitality	3	0	3
	TOUR 207	Transportation Management	3	0	3
	TOUR 200	Phiippine Culture and Tourism Geography	3	0	3
	BC 1	Business Finance	3	0	3
	NSTP 1	Literacy Training Service I	3	0	3
	PE 2	Rhythms and Dance	2	0	2
	TOTAL		23	0	23

Second Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER	GE 5	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
	FL 3	Basic Japanese II	3	0	3	FL 2
	BC 2	Applied Economics	3	0	3
	TOUR 201	Global Culture and Tourim Geography	3	0	3
	TOUR 208	Tour and Travel Agency Management	3	0	3	TOUR 207
	TOUR 401	Specialized Food and Beverages Service Procedures	1.5	4.5	3	TOUR 101
	NSTP 2	Literacy Training Service II	3	0	3
	PE 3	Recreation and Outdoor Activities	2	0	2
	TOTAL		21.5	4.5	23

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER	GE 3	The Cantemporary World	3	0	3
	GEE 3	Living in the IT Era	3	0	3
	FL 4	Intermediate Japanese 1	3	0	3	FL 3
	TOUR 203	Multicultural Diversity in the Workplace for the Tourism Professional	3	0	3
	TOUR 600	Applied Business Tools in Tourism and Hospitality	2	3	3	TOUR 101
	TOUR 601	Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality	2	3	3	TOUR 101
	TOUR 603	Accounting as Applied to Tourism Enterprises	3	0	3
	PE 4	Fundamentals in Games and Sports	2	0	2
	TOTAL		21	3	23

Third Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER	GEE 2	Great Books	3	3
	GGEE 1	The Entrepreneurial Mind	3	3
	FL 5	Intermediate Japanese 2	3	3	FL 4
	TOUR 604	Operations Management in Tourism Enterprises	3	3	TOUR 603
	TOUR 202	Sustainable Tourism	3	3	TOUR 101
	TOUR 609	Tourism and Hospitality Marketing	3	3	TOUR 101
	TOUR 400	Phiippine Gastronomical Tourism	3	3	TOUR 200
	TOTAL		21	21

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	GE 8	Ethics	3	0	3
	GE 6	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
	TOUR 606	Human Resource Management as Applied to Tourism Enterprises	3	0	3
	TOUR 206	Tourism Policy, Planning and Development	3	0	3	TOUR 202
	TOUR 205	Introduction to MICE	1.5	4.5	3	TOUR 101 TOUR 604
	TOUR 607	Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitalty	3	0	3	GEE 1, TOUR G04
	TOUR 608	Legal Aspects in Touriam and Hospitality	3	0	3	TOUR 101
	TOTAL		19.5	4.5	21

CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES

Fourth Year

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	LEC	LAB	UNITS/S	PREREQUISITES
1st SEMESTER
	GE 7	Science, Technalogy and Saciety	3	0	3
	RIZ 1	Rizal's Life, Warks, and Writings	3	0	3
	TOUR 602	Research	3	0	3
	TOUR 605	Strategic Management & Total Quality Management as Applied to Tourism Enterprises	3	0	3	TOUR 604
	TOUR 900	Professional Development and Applied Ethics	3	0	3	GE 8
	TOUR 901	Pre-practicum (Internship 1 Prep)	1	0	1
	TOTAL		16	0	16

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	NO. OF HOURS	UNIT/S	PREREQUISITES
Special Term
	TOUR 902	Internship 2	300	3	TOUR 901
	TOTAL		300	3

	CODE	DESCRIPTIVE TITLE	NO. OF HOURS	UNIT/S	PREREQUISITES
2nd SEMESTER
	TOUR 903	Internship 3	600	6	TOUR 901
	TOTAL		600	6

Faculty

DR. JOHANNA FEH A. VAÑO

BSTM Program Chair

DR. LIEZYL AVANCEÑA, DBA (CAR)

MS. DAFFODIL ESGANA, MBA

MS. MARIA CRISTINA L. SAYSON, MBA (CAR)

MR. EFREN C. SOLIS, MBA

MR. CLIFFORD A. VILLAFLORES, MaVed

MS. AVEGAIL S. BEBANCO

Career Opportunities

BSTM graduates can pursue careers in a wide range of tourism-related fields, including but not limited to:

Tourism and Destination Management

Tourism Officer / Destination Planner
Tourism Development Associate
Travel and Destination Marketing Specialist
Convention and Event Coordinator (MICE)

Hospitality and Accommodation Management

Hotel or Resort Operations Supervisor
Front Office Manager / Guest Relations Officer
Food and Beverage Service Supervisor
Event and Banquet Manager

Travel, Transport, and Logistics

Travel Consultant / Travel Agent
Tour Coordinator or Tour Manager
Airline or Cruise Services Officer
Airport or Ground Transportation Services Officer

Marketing, Promotion, and Digital Tourism

Tourism Marketing Coordinator
Social Media / Digital Content Specialist for Tourism
Customer Experience & Brand Promotion Officer

Research, Education, and Policy

Tourism Research Associate or Analyst
Tourism Educator or Trainer
Policy and Development Officer for Tourism Boards or Government Agencies

Entrepreneurship

Owner / Operator of Travel Agencies, Tour Operations, or Small Hotels/Resorts
Sustainable Tourism Consultant or Eco-Tourism Entrepreneur

Industries Where Graduates Are Employed

BSTM graduates find opportunities in both private and public sectors, locally and internationally, including:

Hotels, resorts, and cruise lines
Travel agencies, tour operators, and destination management companies
Airlines, airports, and transport/logistics companies
Convention centers and event management firms
Tourism boards, government agencies, and cultural heritage organizations
Digital marketing agencies focused on tourism promotion
Entrepreneurial ventures in hospitality, travel, and tourism services

BSTM Facilities

The Food and Beverage Laboratory

The Food and Beverage Laboratory serves as a practical learning facility for Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) students. It provides a simulated service environment where students develop foundational competencies in food and beverage service, customer service standards, and professional workplace practices.

The laboratory supports experiential learning through hands-on activities that enhance students’ understanding of service operations, teamwork, and service excellence, reinforcing skills applicable to tourism and hospitality settings.

The Tourism Center

The Tourism Center is a hands-on learning facility that simulates a travel agency environment. It allows BSTM students to develop practical skills in travel planning, ticketing, reservations, and customer service while interacting with real-world tourism scenarios. This experiential setup enhances students’ operational competence, problem-solving, and client relations, preparing them for professional practice in the dynamic tourism industry.

The Computer Laboratory

The Computer Laboratory provides BSTM students with a technology-enabled learning environment to develop essential tourism and hospitality skills. It is equipped for Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) training, online booking, reservation management, and other industry-standard tourism applications. Students gain hands-on experience using professional tools, enhancing their operational competence, digital literacy, and readiness for modern tourism workplaces.

Pictures

Official TM Department Email Address: tmdept@lcic.edu.ph