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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in E-Tourism and Digital Marketing

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Overview

The BSc (Hons) in E-Tourism and Digital Marketing is a degree that focuses on modern tourism using digital tools. It covers topics like digital media, mobile marketing, online reputation, e-branding, improving online visibility, managing social media, and handling e-commerce.

This programme is designed to provide valuable insights into understanding the direction of the future of E-Tourism, along with measures to be employed to stay ahead of the competition. Students will get practical experience using different tools and software that help improve a business’s presence online, like making websites show up higher on search engines (SEO), creating online ads, and using web technologies that are important for tourism and digital marketing from reputed industry partners.

Internships play a vital role in the curriculum and are carried out in partnership with recognised organisations in the industry. Graduates of this programme will engage in rigorous research exposure alongside the faculty and work with the industry on various projects throughout their study period.

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Curriculum

4Years
44Modules
129Credits

Semester 1

7 modules 19 credits
  • BBM1301 Management Principles 3 cr Core
  • BBM1302 Accounting for Business 3 cr Core
  • BBM1303 Information and Communication Technology 3 cr Core
  • BBM1304 Business Mathematics 3 cr Core
  • BTM1301 Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality 3 cr Core
  • BTM1202 French for Tourism I 2 cr Optional
  • BTM1203 Chinese for Tourism I 2 cr Optional

Semester 2

6 modules 16 credits
  • BBM1311 Human Resource Management 3 cr Core
  • BBM1312 Marketing Management 3 cr Core
  • BBM1313 Business Statistics 3 cr Core
  • BTM1311 Hospitality Operations Management 3 cr Core
  • BTM1212 French for Tourism II 2 cr Optional
  • BTM1213 Chinese for Tourism II 2 cr Optional

Semester 1

7 modules 19 credits
  • BBM2301 Organizational Behavior 3 cr Core
  • BBM2302 Programming Fundamentals with Python 3 cr Core
  • BTM2301 Principles of Economics 3 cr Core
  • BTM2302 Travel Operations Management 3 cr Core
  • BTM2203 French for Tourism III 2 cr Optional
  • BTM2204 Chinese for Tourism III 2 cr Optional
  • CSD2301 Effective Communication 3 cr Core

Semester 2

5 modules 14 credits
  • BBM2311 Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship 3 cr Core
  • BBM2312 Business Law 3 cr Core
  • BTM2311 ICT in the Hospitality and Travel Industry 3 cr Core
  • BTM2312 Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development 3 cr Core
  • BTM2213 Self-Imaging and Conditioning 2 cr Core

Semester 1

6 modules 15 credits
  • BBM3301 Strategic Management 3 cr Core
  • BTM3301 Events Management 3 cr Core
  • BTM3302 Consumer Insight Marketing 3 cr Core
  • BTM3203 Service Quality Management in Tourism 2 cr Core
  • BTM3204 Facilities Management 2 cr Core
  • BTM3205 E-Commerce in Tourism 2 cr Core

Semester 2

5 modules 15 credits
  • BBM3311 Research Methodology 3 cr Core
  • BTM3311 Airline Operations Management 3 cr Core
  • BTM3312 Tourism Destination Management 3 cr Core
  • BTM3313 E Tourism: Development and Techniques 3 cr Core
  • BTM3315 Web Technologies for Tourism and Digital Marketing 3 cr Core

Semester 1

6 modules 15 credits
  • BTM4301 Best Practices and Innovative Sustainable Approaches in Travel and Tourism 3 cr Core
  • BTM4302 Social Media and Content Marketing in Tourism 3 cr Core
  • BTM4307 Online Positioning in Search Engines (SEO) 3 cr Core
  • BTM4308 Digital Advertising 3 cr Core
  • BTM4309 Management Information System 3 cr Core
  • BTM4810 Dissertation in E-Tourism and Digital Marketing Core

Semester 2

2 modules 16 credits
  • BTM4810 Dissertation in E-Tourism and Digital Marketing 8 cr Core
  • BTM4812 Internship in E-Tourism and Digital Marketing 8 cr Core
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Entry Requirements

Minimum three (3) Simple passes (“S”) in any stream in one sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification.

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Career Pathways

A world of opportunities awaits the SLTC graduate: competents, confident and charismatic. These are a few roles that our graduates can purse:
● Digital Marketing Executive
● Social Media Manager
● SEO & SEM Specialist
● Content Creator / Travel Blogger / Influencer
● Event and Experience Manager