Tourism

The Tourism professional works in different sectors of tourism action, proposes the sustainable use of tourism heritage for local development, encourages the creation of ventures in different sectors of the tourism field. Formulates innovative tourism projects capable of diversifying the tourism offer through territorial intervention tools. Develops tourism development plans based on sustainability criteria.

The Tourism professional works in different sectors of tourism action, proposes the sustainable use of tourism heritage for local development, encourages the creation of ventures in different sectors of the tourism field. Formulates innovative tourism projects capable of diversifying the tourism offer through territorial intervention tools. Develops tourism development plans based on sustainability criteria. 

Basic data

Degree

Degree in tourism

Duration

 Tourism

Opening hours

07h00 to 12h00

English from 13:00 p.m. to 15:00 p.m.

Introduction

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Professional Profile

The Tourism professional works in different sectors of tourism action, proposes the sustainable use of tourism heritage for local development, encourages the creation of ventures in different sectors of the tourism field. Formulates innovative tourism projects capable of diversifying the tourism offer through territorial intervention tools. Develops tourism development plans based on sustainability criteria. 

Occupational field

The functions of the tourism professional are aimed at managing comprehensive tourism resources with the aim of enhancing the offer and energizing the market, for which they will be able to:

Integrate multi and interdisciplinary teams in tourism consulting, to identify the tension present in the territory, optimizing both natural and cultural resources, for correct management of responsible tourism.

Practice the profession in public agencies, sectional, community organizations and NGOs related to tourism, prioritizing local development with identity.

Formulate tourism projects in different environments, especially those aimed at emerging markets. The link with vulnerable sectors of society makes tourism a factor of cultural rapprochement, recognizing differences as a articulating axis of national identity.

Manage companies in the tourism sector, with a multidimensional vision, sustainable and capable of solving training needs in the tourism field.

Study Plan

Level one
Subject
Prerequisite
  • ANTHROPOLOGY
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF TERRITORIAL ORDERING
  • TOURIST GEOGRAPHY OF ECUADOR
  • HISTORY AND NATIONAL REALITY
  • ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING I
  • PRINCIPLES OF TOURISM
Level two
Subject
Prerequisite
  • "ACADEMIC OBSERVATION AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE: INTERANDINE REGION OR ECUADORIAN SIERRA"
  • LOCAL DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
    FUNDAMENTALS OF TERRITORIAL ORDERING
  • INTERNATIONAL TOURIST DESTINATIONS
  • ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING II
    ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING I
  • NEW ALTERNATIVES FOR TOURISM
  • OFIMÁTICA
Level three
Subject
Prerequisite
  • ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
  • FINANCES APPLIED TO THE TOURISM SECTOR
  • MANAGEMENT OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF ECUADOR
  • MANAGEMENT OF THE NATURAL HERITAGE OF ECUADOR.
  • MANAGEMENT OF THE PROTOCOL AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
  • QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS APPLIED TO TOURISM
Level Four
Subject
Prerequisite
  • "ACADEMIC OBSERVATION AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE: LITORAL REGION OR ECUADORIAN COAST"
  • INTERPRETATION OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE
  • QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS APPLIED TO TOURISM
    QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS APPLIED TO TOURISM
  • TOURIST OPERATION
  • EVENT ORGANIZATION
  • GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLIED TO TOURISM
Level Five
Subject
Prerequisite
  • ADMINISTRATION OF BUSINESSES AND TOURIST SERVICES
    FINANCES APPLIED TO THE TOURISM SECTOR
  • DESIGN OF TOURIST PRODUCTS
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF TOURISM PLANNING
  • MARKET RESEARCH AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
  • TOURISM LEGISLATION
  • TRANSPORTATION AND TOURIST SECURITY
Level Six
Subject
Prerequisite
  • "ACADEMIC OBSERVATION AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE: AMAZON REGION"
  • TRAVEL AGENCY
  • SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM
  • QUALITY MANAGEMENT APPLIED TO TOURISM
  • MANAGEMENT OF ACCOMMODATION AND RESTORATION
    ADMINISTRATION OF BUSINESSES AND TOURIST SERVICES
  • TOURIST PLANNING
    GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLIED TO TOURISM
Level Seven
Subject
Prerequisite
  • "ACADEMIC OBSERVATION AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE: GALAPAGOS"
  • DESIGN TOURISM EXPERIENCE
  • DESIGN OF THE GRADUATION PROJECT
  • TURISTIC MARKETING
  • PRE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
    MANAGEMENT OF ACCOMMODATION AND RESTORATION

    TOURIST PLANNING
  • RESEARCH IN ENGLISH
    ELEMENTARY 2
Level Eight
Subject
Prerequisite
  • "ACADEMIC OBSERVATION AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE: INTERNATIONAL"
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN TOURISM
  • MANAGEMENT OF TOURISM PROJECTS
  • PUBLIC MANAGEMENT OF TOURISM
  • LINKING PRACTICES
  • GRADUATION WORKSHOP

Coordination

Ronald Chaca Espinoza

c.turismo@uazuay.edu.ec