BSc (Tourism Management)

Tourism management is about more than travel — it runs hotels, plans events, markets destinations, and shapes the visitor experience. This degree gives you the business and management skills to work in one of Ghana's fastest-growing sectors. If you enjoy working with people and bringing ideas to life, this may be the programme for you.

What studying tourism management actually covers

Programmes of this kind usually mix business core courses with specialised tourism and hospitality subjects. You can expect to learn about destination planning, sustainable tourism, travel law, customer service, and marketing. You also build practical skills in communication, budgeting, project management, and event coordination — all useful when you deal with travellers, tour operators, and hotels.

How competitive is it to get into UCC?

Admission to BSc Tourism Management at University of Cape Coast is competitive, meaning you need solid WASSCE results to be considered. At the national level, the same programme at KNUST and the University of Ghana is highly competitive, so UCC may be a slightly more attainable option — but you should still check the specific entry requirements against your grades.

What you can do after you graduate

Tourism graduates work wherever travel and hospitality meet business. You could join the Ghana Tourism Authority, manage a hotel or lodge, plan conferences and festivals, or run your own travel company. Because tourism is a people-centred industry, employers value your ability to handle clients, work under pressure, and think on your feet.