Year

Semester

Courses

Key Learning Themes

Year 1

Semester I

Semester

Communicative English Language Skills I, Economics ,General Psychology and Life Skills ,Mathematics for Social Sciences, Critical Thinking,

Physical Fitness, Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn

 Develop English communication and writing skills, Understand basic economics and psychological concepts, Build analytical and mathematical reasoning for social sciences, Enhance life skills, critical thinking, and physical fitness,  Learn geographic features of Ethiopia and the Horn

II

Communicative English Language Skills II, Social ,Anthropology, Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Emerging Technologies, Moral and Civic Education,

Global Trends, Inclusiveness, History of Ethiopia and the horn

Improve academic English and communication, Learn foundations of social anthropology and entrepreneurship, Explore moral and civic values for responsible citizenship, Understand global trends and inclusive development

Year 2

Semester I

Introduction to Travel and Tourism, Introduction to Hotel operations, Introduction to Food and Nutrition, Introduction to Management, Introduction to, Computer Application, Foreign Language I (elective

Learn basic concepts of travel and tourism, Understand hotel operations and food & nutrition basics, Acquire introductory management and computer skills

Semester II

Cultural Tourism Resources of Ethiopia, Fundamentals of Accounting for Tourism & Hotel, Tourism and Hotel Information System, Housekeeping Management I, Tourism Geography, Foreign Language II (elective), Front Office Management I

Study Ethiopia’s cultural tourism resources, Learn accounting principles for tourism and hotel management, Use tourism and hotel information systems effectively

Year 3

Semester I

Human Resource Management, Housekeeping Management II, Front office Management II

Business Statistics, Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality, Natural Tourism Resources of Ethiopia, Customer Care

 Use business statistics for decision-making, Understand marketing strategies for tourism and hospitality,  Identify and promote Ethiopia’s natural tourism resources, Practice effective customer care and service delivery

Semester II

Food and Beverage Preparation Management I, Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management, Food and Beverage Service Management I, Ecotourism Development and Management, Food Hygiene and Sanitation, Principles & Practices of Tour Guiding, Research Method in Tourism and Hotel

Manage food and beverage preparation and service operations, Understand travel agency and tour operation systems,  Develop knowledge of ecotourism and sustainable practices,  Learn food hygiene and sanitation principles

Year 4

Semester I

Food & Beverage Service Management II

Business Law, Tourism Development Policy and Planning, Food and Beverage Preparation Management II, Event Management, Heritage Conservation and Management, Tourism Destination Development & Management, Internship for Tourism and Hotel

Manage advanced food and beverage operations, Understand business law and tourism policy frameworks, Learn event planning and management skills, Study heritage conservation and destination development

Semester II

Food & Beverage Control, Transportation Management, Research Project, Sustainable Tourism Management, Tourism Economics,  Hotel Maintenance and Engineering

 Control and evaluate food and beverage operations,  Understand transportation management in tourism, and present a research project, Apply sustainable tourism management principles, Study tourism economics and hotel maintenance systems