To train high-level professionals in the field of tourism who contribute to the economic, social, and political development of the nation, with comprehensive training that allows them to know and understand the set of circumstances and natural, social, cultural, economic, and political conditions in which tourism activity is developed, and to be able to propose solutions using research as an element for the generation of knowledge in tourism and practice for its application, dissemination, and transfer, always based on values such as quality, responsibility, tolerance, and social commitment.

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable characteristics in the applicant are:

• Intermediate knowledge of mathematics, accounting, and administrative processes.
• Minimum TOEFL level of 350 in English or its equivalent in French. Basic computer skills.
• Critical and reflective reading.
• Oral and written communication skills commensurate with the level of higher education.
• Habits of research, creativity and study.
• Interest in the development and welfare of the country, state and municipal entities.
• Ability to respond to the care and conservation of the natural, cultural, archaeological, monumental and historical wealth settled in our national territory.

SKILLS

• Development of Leadership skills.
• Be Proactive.
• Self-learning capacity.
• Ability to think abstractly.
• Capacity for analysis and observation.
• Oral and written expression skills.
• Creativity
• Sensitivity for the preservation of the environment.
• Aptitude to coordinate and work in groups or work teams.
• Adaptability and sociability to develop in inter and multidisciplinary work environments.
• Ability to analyze.
• Ability to synthesize.
• Ability to evaluate.
• Numerical ability.

ATTITUDES AND VALUES

• Ethics.
• Tolerance for gender diversity, racial and religious groups.
• Spirit and attitude of service.
• Commitment and responsibility to their studies.
• Honesty in the educational process.
• Respect for the teaching and administrative staff and classmates.
• Positive attitude towards studies, classmates, and the institution.

• Plan, organize, execute, advise, direct and evaluate the operations carried out in tourism organizations.
• Analyze, synthesize, understand and evaluate the tourism activity and its environment for decision-making.
• Design, develop and market tourism products.
• Use new information and communication technologies in the exercise of their profession.
• Manage public relations in tourism organizations.
• Apply national and international quality standards in tourism services.
• Efficiently express their ideas orally and in writing.
• Work as part of a team.

The requirements to become a student at the Institute are:

1. To comply with the academic background and other requirements indicated in the respective call for applications.
2. To take the admission exam for the higher level.
3. To be selected for admission.

The professional field of the Bachelor in Tourism is found in tourism organizations in the public, private and social sectors, as well as in sectors related to the activity itself.

Check the list of subjects, credits and total hours of the program in:

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