The Tourism and Cruise Management program plays a vital role in the economy, impacting both the country and the global market. At Bangkok University's School of Humanities and Tourism Management, our curriculum emphasizes creative-focused learning, encompassing diverse sectors of the tourism industry, such as Tourism, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), Wellness, and Cruise Management.
Immerse yourself in our comprehensive curriculum that encompasses every facet of tourism business management, offering both theoretical and practical courses led by experienced faculty members. Choose from four specialized groups: Tourism, MICE, Wellness, and Cruise Management.
Additionally, students have the option to select from six foreign language groups, including Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, German, and French. We place a strong emphasis on practical training through BU Travel, providing students with hands-on experiences in tour organizing, hotel booking, and actual travel arrangements.
We also have a Tourism Management and Communication Arts (TMCA) program in partnership with the School of Communication Arts, enabling students to pursue careers as Online Content Creators. Moreover, we offer internship opportunities and cooperative education programs for practical experience.
These opportunities enable students to step confidently into a range of professions within this field, such as:
Travel enthusiasts:
Travel agency owners
Tour operator business owners
Other related businesses, such as transportation services, hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops
Tour leaders and guides
Marketing professionals and tourism development planners
Employees in travel agencies or tour representative companies
Employees in government and private organizations related to tourism, such as the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Department of Tourism, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA)
Careers in Cruise Management:
Food and beverage service staff on cruise ships
Banquet and restaurant service staff on cruise ships
Accommodation service staff on cruise ships
Bar and beverage service staff on cruise ships
Sales staff for onboard souvenir shops
Careers in Wellness:
Health-focused food and beverage managers
Recreational leaders for wellness tourism activities
Tour guides specializing in wellness tourism
Employees in businesses related to wellness tourism
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Careers:
Professional convention organizers (PCOs)
Event project planners
Exhibition and trade show organizers (PCOs)
Business owners in the exhibition and conference industry
Employees in government and private organizations involved in exhibitions and conferences at both national and international levels, such as the Office of Convention and Exhibition, and international promotion associations
For those who have completed an advanced vocational certificate (Vocational Certificate Level 5) in Tourism Business Management, you can complete a degree in Tourism and Cruise Management in 2 years by transferring credits from the certificate.
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Tourism Management Careers
- Tour Business Owner
- Travel Agent
- Other tourism-related business owners (e.g., transportation, hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc.)
- Marketing and Tourism Development Managers
- Employees of travel companies or travel agency representatives
- Public and private sector employees in tourism-related organizations (e.g., Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Tourism Authority of Thailand, and the Association of Thai Travel Agents - ATTA)
Cruise Management Careers
- Galley staff on cruise ships
- Food and beverage service staff on cruise ships
- Accommodation staff on cruise ships
- Bar and beverage staff on cruise ships
- Souvenir sales staff on cruise ships
- Storekeeper Provision
- Laundry Attendant
- Cook Hot Galley
- Galley Utility
- Public Area Cleaner
- Cook Baker
- Butcher
Wellness Tourism Management Careers
- Health and wellness-focused food and beverage supervisors
- Wellness activity leaders
- Specialized wellness tourism service providers
- Employees in the health and wellness tourism industry
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Management Careers
- Professional Convention Organizers (PCO)
- Project Planners
- Professional Exhibition Organizers (PEO)
- Business owners in the event and conference management industry
- Employees in public and private organizations related to exhibitions and meetings at both national and international levels (e.g., Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau - TCEB and the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association - TICA)
Tourism and Cruise Management
- Recreation for Wellness Tourism
- Wellness Cuisine and Beverage
- SPA Management
- English for Wellness Tourism
Tourism Management
- Gastronomic Tourism
- Community Based Tourism
- Creative Tourism
- English for Tour Guides
MICE Management
- Sport Event Management
- Festival and Cultural Event Management
- Event Concept and Design
- English for MICE Project Pitching and Negotiation
Cruise Management
- Dining Operation for Cruise
- Bartending Services for Cruise
- English for Cruise
- Food Styling and Design for Banquet