Since it was established in 1987, The Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) made a name for itself as Malta’s leading tourism and hospitality educational institution With a variety of detailed courses, highly-capable lecturers and plenty of promising career prospects, this higher educational institution is the place for you if you want to pursue a career in tourism. However, ITS is much more than meets the eye; here are five things you may not know about The Institute of Tourism Studies:
It’s more than a catering school
The assumption that the Institute of Tourism Studies is just a catering school could not be more wrong. While ITS does offer a number of courses relating to food, beverage and the culinary arts, you’ll be impressed to learn the myriad of possibilities available at this institution. From Diving Safety Management to Travel and Tourism, Climate Friendly Travel, Hospitality and Tourism and so much more.
You can apply with and without O Levels
Whatever your qualifications may be prior to enrolment, ITS definitely has something for everyone. A simple look at their prospectus will show you that regardless of your qualifications beforehand, the institution is ready to welcome students from all walks of life with open arms and lay down the necessary groundwork to ensure a fruitful career in the tourism industry. Courses range from Foundation Level up to Masters Degree and with the amount of variety on offer, you’ll definitely find something for you.
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You can apply with A Levels
If you’ve achieved your A Levels and want to take your studies to the next step or explore new horizons in the world of work, look no further. ITS’ selection of courses will open up a world of new opportunities you can pursue after securing your A Levels. Whether you want to grow into a wine expert by taking on a Higher National Diploma in Sommellerie or become a hospitality specialist with the Bachelor in International Hospitality Management with Honours, the options are endless.
You can go on to pursue a Masters degree
ITS also offers a numbers of worthwhile courses for graduates wishing to take on the next level in tourism education. The two courses on offer, Master in Business Administration in International Hospitality Management and Master of Arts in Heritage Interpretation, have rendered very positive results and continued to contribute to the institution’s 98% employability rate. Potential job roles include senior positions in Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting and Sales, managerial positions, curator jobs and much more!
Graduates can easily change industries
The tourism industry is a land of vast opportunity and those who have yet to jump into one of Malta’s most promising sectors will be relieved to know that graduates may also change industries and work in other industries within the tourism sector. From media and management to catering and hospitality, the sky is the limit of what you can achieve and ITS are there to help you every step of the way.
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