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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science Honours 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

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

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

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

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

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

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

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

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