TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INSTITUTE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

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1 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INSTITUTE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME APPLICATION GUIDE

2 Dear Prospective Student, Thank you for considering the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI) on your journey to career and educational advancement. This document is designed to answer your questions on the application and admission process and to assist you in selecting the best program to achieve your goal. We look forward to your enrollment into the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute where learning is a rewarding experience. Regards, Marketing and Customer Service Department TTHTI 2

3 TTHTI VISION STATEMENT TTHTI will become a world-class hospitality and tourism institution delivering educational and training programs that meet the needs of a global market place. TTHTI MISSION STATEMENT To develop for the Hospitality and Tourism industry, human resources capable of delivering quality products and services at international standards of excellence. 3

4 TTHTI QUALITY POLICY At TTHTI, we are committed to delighting our customers and other stakeholders with a quality of education that exceeds their expectations, and to providing a level of confidence and service that befits our reputation as the market leader in the hospitality and tourism industry in Trinidad and Tobago. To achieve this, the management of TTHTI is committed to the provision of resources towards the development, maintenance and continual improvement of a Quality Management System which conforms to ISO 9001:2008 and other related statutory and regulatory requirements within the sector. Everyone at the Institute is responsible for quality, and for the implementation of the Quality Management System. 4

5 1. WHAT IS THE BBA - THM? Bachelor of Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management Offered in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Business KEY FEATURES OF OUR PROGRAMME: Top up programme to complete your BBA Fast track delivery one course offered per month (16 courses) Weekend classes Independent learning materials Assessments 1 assignment and 1 exam per subject 2. WHO CERTIFIES THE BBA - THM? Australian Institute of Business certifies the BBA-THM 3. IS THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION REGISTERED WITH THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (ACTT) IN TRINIDAD? The Australian Institute of Business Administration is registered with the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT) 4. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMME? 5

6 Person wishing to complete the BBA THM must first be holders of any TTHTI Associate Degree, no minimum GPA required 5. HOW DO I APPLY IF I DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FROM TTHTI? Persons must complete a TTHTI Associate Degree before applying for the BBA-THM 6. WHAT IS THE TIMEFRAME OF STUDY? BBA-THM 13 courses (15 months) 7. DO I HAVE TO GO TO AUSTRALIA TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMME? The option is there to go to Australia to complete the programme but it can be completed at TTHTI 8. WHEN SHOULD YOU APPLY? There are three intakes per year, December, April, and August respectively. 9. HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAMME? a) The application forms are available at our Campus in Chaguaramas at the reception s area or it can be downloaded from the TTHTI s Website ( b) Complete the application form c) Submit the completed application form with the requested documents attached to TTHTI s Campus in Chaguaramas 6

7 d) Pay the application fee TT$ Please be advised that our cashier closes at 2:00pm and does not accept more than $ in cash. Payment can be made by linx or credit card. 10. WHAT ARE THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS THAT ARE TO BE ATTACHED TO A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM? a) Exemption Form available on our website ( b) 2 References These should be dated not more than six (6) months from the date of submission and must be from nonfamily members. c) 1 Passport Picture d) Certified copies of certificates and transcripts, including TTHTI s certificates, CXC, CSEC, CAPE, TOEFL e) Updated Resume 11. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MY APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED? All applications are submitted to Australian Institute of Business for approval Applicants will receive acceptance letter via from the Australian Institute of Business 12. IS THE BBA GATE APPROVED? The BBA is GATE funded; GATE will cover all tuition expenses 7

8 13. HOW MUCH DOES THE BBA - THM COST? TOTAL FEES Exemptions & Exams AUD - $3, Incidental TT $1, Tuition TT$ (GATE funded) 3 SEMESTER FEES Courses vary from semester to semester Exams AUD$ per course Incidental TT$1, Tuition TT$ per course 14. WHAT IS GATE? The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses Programme (GATE) is managed by the Funding and Grants Administration Unit of the Ministry of Science Technology & Tertiary Education. GATE is offered to all CITIZENS of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate programmes at an approved tertiary level institution (TLI). 15. HOW ARE PAYMENTS MADE? Payment for Exemptions and Examination Fees are must directly to the Australian Institute of Business, either to their bank account or via credit card (a 2% surcharge is changed when using credit card). All other fees are paid to TTHTI, either through their bank account or at the cashier s office. Please be advised that our cashier closes at 2:00pm and does not accept more than $ in cash. Payment can be made by linx or credit card. 8

9 16. WILL THERE BE ANY ADDED PROGRAMMES THAT WILL ASSIST ME TO FURTHER MY EDUCATION AT TTHTI? Yes. The TTHTI is constantly reviewing its offerings to our clients. At present, we are seeking to add another avenue for entry. This programme will address the learning needs of students who may not possess the academic background required for entry but have a strong desire to become professionals in various fields within the hospitality and tourism industry. We are set to put this programme into place for January Should you have any additional questions, please contact the Marketing and Customer Service Department at /4456/1315/2144/6 Ext 308 or send queries via to info@tthti.edu.tt, or visit our website 9