This post-secondary specialisation programme aims at preparing professionals who will introduce important dynamics in tourism destinations and companies, through the development, creation and management the resource offer and the attractive tourism products. It ensures specialised technical training in information, follow-up and advising of national and foreign tourists, thus meeting the needs of the international and national markets..
| 1º Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
| Introduction to Tourism | 1st Semester | 6.0 |
| Communication and Information Techniques | 1st Semester | 4.0 |
| Tourism Geography | 2st Semester | 5.0 |
| Tourism Marketing | 2st Semester | 6.0 |
| Culture and Heritage | Annual | 5.0 |
| Communication and Management in Tourism | Annual | 6.0 |
| Information Management in Tourism | Annual | 6.0 |
| Portuguese History | Annual | 4.0 |
| English | Annual | 4.0 |
| Portuguese Language | Annual | 4.0 |
| Data Collection Processes | Annual | 4.0 |
| Promotion and Revitalisation of Tourist Destinations | Annual | 6.0 |
| 2º Year | ||
| Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
| Informational Behaviour in Tourism | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Intercultural Communication | 1st Semester | 4.0 |
| Introduction to Hospitality | 1st Semester | 4.0 |
| Tourist Itineraries | 1st Semester | 3.0 |
| Spanish | 1st Semester | 3.0 |
| French | 1st Semester | 3.0 |
| Tourism Markets and Products | 1st Semester | 4.0 |
| Tourism Information Resources | 1st Semester | 4.0 |
| Work placement | 2st Semester | 30.0 |
- Travel agents
- Tour operators
- Technical staff in Tourism Organisations
- Technical staff in Tourist Entertainment Companies
- Tour Guides
- Museum Guides.
Who may apply to the Post-secondary Specialisation Programmes: Those who successfully concluded secondary education or its academic equivalent; Those who passed the mature students? exams, established specifically for the programme, according to the Decree-law nr. 64/2006, of 21st March; Students who passed all subjects that are part of the 10th and 11th year curricula in secondary education, or its academic equivalents, but did not complete secondary education and were considered ready for post-secondary programmes through an exam done at the higher education institution; Those with a certificate in a technological specialisation course, in a post-secondary specialisation programme or with a higher education degree who wish to enroll in professional retraining.
