Entry Requirements


Description
A Degree from the University of Guyana or its equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
A Diploma from the University of Guyana with a GPA of not less than 2.0 or its equivalent from any other recognized post secondary institution.
At least five (5) subjects at CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency), Grades I, II or III (grade III from 1998) / five (5) passes at GCE 'O' Level, grades A, B, or C. Subjects must incluse English Language and Mathematics.
Three (3) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus two (2) subjects at the CXC/CSEC General Proficiency / GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects passed.
Two (2) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus three (3) subjects at CXC/CSEC Genera; Proficiency / GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects passed.
Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (Pass with Credit), plus three (3) subjects CXC/CSEC/GCE 'O' Level.
Ordinary Certificate in Business Studies from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (Pass with Credit), plus three (3) subjects CXC/CSEC/GCE 'O' Level.
Certificate in Industrial Relations and Management from the Institute of Distance & Continuing Education (IDCE), plus two (2) subjects CXC/CSEC/GCE 'O' Level.
Mature students (26 years and over) plus four (4) subjects at CXC/CSEC/GCE 'O' Level, creditable work experience, together with a 'Pass' at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).

Courses

First Year
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MNG1104 Foundation Mathematics for Business 3
SOC1100 The Study of Society 3
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English 4
MNG1103 Orientation 1
TST1104 Introduction to World Tourism 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MNG1201 Business Mathematics 3 Prerequisite MNG 1104
ENG1205 Use of English 4
MNG1202 Computer Studies 3
TST1204 Lodging Practicum 2
POL1200 Introduction to Political Structures and Institutions 3
Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
TST2105 Accommodation & Restaurant Management 3
GEO1104 Foundations of Human Geography 3
ENV1102 Environment and Development in Guyana and the Caribbean 3
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for Mandarin Course CHN1100.
MNG2102 Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 Prerequisites ENG1105 & ENG1205
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ECN1203 Introductory Statistics 3
MNG2203 Business Communication 3 Prerequisite ENG1105
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register to Mandarin course CHN1200
TST2209 Eco-Tourism Development 3
CST1207 Guyana Studies 4
TST2210 Food and Beverage and Tour Operations Practicum 2
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
VVV1101 Elective (8 credits) 8 Choose from SPA 1003, PRT 1003, FRE 1003 OR CHN1100+CHN1200. Use AAA4104 & AAA4204 to register for the Mandarin courses. If choosing Mandarin select slot AAA in both semesters.
Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ACT2102 Principles of Accounting 3
TST3111 Community Based Tourism 3 Prerequisites TST 1104 & TST 2209
TST3109 History and Culture Tourism 3 Prerequisite CST1207
TST3110 Indigenous Peoples and Tourism 3
ECN1100 Introductory Micro-Economics 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
TST3212 Tourism Policy Practicum 3
ACT2204 Cost Accounting 3
TST3211 Tourism Planning & Policy 3 Prerequisites TST 1104 & TST 2209
TST3209 Facilities & Attraction Management 3 Prerequisites TST 1104 & TST 2209
TST3210 Sustainable Tourism 3 Prerequisites TST 2209 & ENV 1102
Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
TST4105 Hospitality & Tourism Law 3
TST4110 Hospitality and Tourism Accounting 3 Prerequisites ACT 2102, ACT 2204, TST 1104 & TST 2105
TST4109 Tourism Research I 3 Prerequisites: All 1st to 3rd yr. courses
TST4111 Tourism Economics 3 Prerequisite ECN 1100
ENV4105 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
TST4215 Marketing Sustainable Tourism 3
TST4213 Tourism Research 2 3 Prerequisite TST 4109
MNG3206 Human Resource Management 3
TST4212 Tourism Entrepreneurship & Events Management 3
TST4214 Eco-Tourism Operations Management 3 Prerequisite TST 2209

Contact Us

  • The University of Guyana
    Turkeyen Campus
    Greater Georgetown
    Guyana
  • +(592)-222-2740
    +(592)-623-8325
  • admissions@uog.edu.gy