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Preparation for Travel & Tourism
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Foundation Education’s Preparation for Travel and Tourism programme is a comprehensive bridging programme which enables under-qualified students to enter tertiary programmes and/or the workforce. Foundation Education aims to assist students by providing the following:
- A thorough academic grounding in subject content with a focus on Travel and Tourism
- An emphasis on the development of the academic study skills and personal management skills which lead to successful study at tertiary level and/or employment
- A supportive environment which promotes independence and confidence in students.
| Programme Code | MN4360; DP0015 |
|---|---|
| Study Method | Full time or part time |
| Qualification | Entry to other programmes |
| Duration | One to three semesters – depending on students’ previous academic successes and goals |
| Applications | Accepted all year |
| Start Dates | February and July |
Offered by
Faculty of Education and Social Sciences - School of Foundation Studies
Entry Requirements
- Open entry. Applicants will be accepted on the programme if there are spaces available and courses that are suitable to meet the applicant’s learning needs
- All applicants will be interviewed and initial assessments in communication, mathematics and computing will be conducted.
The purpose of the assessments is to ensure that courses are available to suit the developmental needs of the applicants.The following criteria will be considered:
- Availability of suitable courses
- English language competency
- Motivation (usually demonstrated by applicants indicating they have a specific career goal and are prepared to undertake the study commitments that are required to achieve it)
- Progress made on previous enrolment/s on the Foundation Education programme.
Eligible applicants are offered places on the programme as they become available. Where the programme is over subscribed, accepted students are wait-listed in order of receipt of their application.
Cost
$2,600 (approx)
International Student Fees
$6,350 - $7,620 per semester
Programme Summary
All courses are NZQA accredited at Levels 2, 3 and 4 (equal to Years 11-13 of secondary school).
Core Subjects
The core subjects (unless previously studied) for students on Foundation Education programmes are:
- Communication
- Mathematics
- Future Focus
- Skills for Tertiary Study
- Computing Skills
- Te Tiriti
In addition, students choose courses from the following areas:
- Business
- Humanities
- Science
Availability of options may change each semester.
Further Training or Study
Successful students may apply to enter full-time certificate, diploma and degree programmes in Travel and Tourism at MIT and other institutes. Students who complete the higher levels of the programme may carry on to career training in front-line hospitality, travel and tourism or in management roles within this sector).
Career Opportunities
A qualification in Travel and Tourism opens the door to a world of possibilities. In the travel sector you could work in retail travel, corporate travel, wholesale travel, or airline reservations and sales. Tourism careers include roles at the airport, hotel front desk, visitor centres, rental car operators, or other hospitality jobs providing service to visitors here in New Zealand.
