TabsOverviewMission The Tourism and Heritage Management B.A. Program employs the most recent international academic standards to provide students with exceptional research and learning experiences in addition to equipping them with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and values needed for careers in a range of tourism and heritage management-related fields and by adhering to the values of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism of the United Nations for Tourism. Goals Providing students, in accordance with the most recent international academic standards, the theoretical groundwork and practical exposure they need for a prosperous future in tourism and heritage management-related disciplines. Blending scholarly knowledge with a firm understanding of business and management. Generating graduates with the ability to solve issues, think critically, ethically, creatively, and adapt to change. Collaborating responsibly with various partners in business, government, academia, and the community to ensure that theoretical principles are applied in the workplace. Enhance students' capacity for goal-setting, career planning, team-building, and leadership and management. CollegeCollege of ArtsCampusRayyan - DammamTrackArtLevelUndergraduateDegreeBAGenderFemaleYears of study4Credit hours142Graduate Attributes Commitment to ethics, values, laws, responsibility, and lifelong learning. Tourism and heritage management knowledge application for sustainable practices. Communicate in foreign languages in both written and oral formats. Critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and innovative abilities practicing in tourism and heritage management work setting. The ability to analyze and interpret tourism and heritage-related information. Cooperate with others and work in teams. A) Public Sector Jobs (Not restricted to the following): Ministry of Tourism and Related Authorities; Ministry of Culture and Its 11 Commissions; Ministry of Sports and its 27 Federations; Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture; Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (and Municipalities); Royal Commissions: Jubail and Yanbu, Al-Ula, Riyadh, Mecca; Saudi Tourism Authority; General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences; General Entertainment Authority; Eastern Region Development Authority; Asir Region Development Authority; National Center for Events; Airports: i.e. King Fahd International Airport and Associated Companies. National Museums; B) Private Sector Jobs (Not restricted to the following): Travel and Tourism Agencies; Airline Companies; Tour Guide; Private Museums; Exhibition and Conference Centers; Exhibition and Conference Organization Companies; Festival Organization Companies; Sport Events Organization Companies; Marketing and Advertising Companies; Public Relations Companies; Private Celebrations Organization Companies: Wedding Parties, Birthday Parties, and Other Events; Events, Marketing, and Reservation Departments in Five- and Four-Star Hotels; Events Departments in Most Large Enterprises: Aramco, SABIC, Medical Cities, Public and PrivateHospitals. C) Non-Profit Sector Jobs (Not restricted to the following): Charitable organizations: Events, Festivals, Guided Tours, etc. Admission 50-75 female are expected to be admitted to the THM Program every year. Students are admitted on a competitive basis based on both their academic standing and the programs' potential. Students who fulfill the following fundamental entry requirements are accepted into the program: Completing the Science or Humanities Track's combined initial prep year with a cumulative GPA of at least 70%. A minimum of a "C" in the English (1) and English (2) courses, since 50% of courses use English as their medium of instruction and learning. OR, obtaining at least an 85% on the placement test given by the Department of History and Heritage; OR, earning at least a 5.5 on the IELTS Academic; OR, an IBT TOEFL score of 70 overall. The History and Heritage Department will conduct interviews with applicants, who must be in good health and physical and mental shape.
