The Tourist Guidance study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 (Common First Year - First Semester)16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
نجم 140
English Language
6
نهج 140
University Skills
3
أحص 140
Introduction to Statistics
3
تقن 140
Computer Skills
3
فجب 150
Fitness and Health Culture
1
Level 215 credits
Code
Course
Credits
عرب 140
Writing Skills
2
سيح 104
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
3
ترث 206
Introduction to Heritage Resources Management
3
ترث 207
Introduction to Tourist Guidance
3
ترث 140
Introduction to Heritage Preservation and Conservation
4
Level 317 credits
Code
Course
Credits
سلم 107
Professional Ethics
2
ترث 141
Introduction to Heritage Business Management
3
سيح 210
Tourism and Society
3
ترث 240
Quality Management in Heritage
3
ترث 212
Heritage Tourism
3
ترث 241
Natural Heritage Management
3
Level 414 credits
Code
Course
Credits
أثر 213
Origin and Development of Writing
2
ترث 242
Planning and Preparation of Heritage Sites
3
ترث 215
Introduction to Human Resources Management
3
أثر 220
Introduction to the Archaeology of the Arabian Peninsula
3
ترث 243
Traditional Crafts and Industries
3
Level 516 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ترث 306
Traditional Urban Heritage
3
ترث 307
Introduction to Museology
3
ترث 308
Management of Heritage Festivals and Events
3
ترث 309
Heritage Entrepreneurship
3
ترث 310
Techniques in Heritage Display
4
Level 6 (Tourist Guidance Track)16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
سيح 205
Tourism Patterns
3
ترث 315
Topics in Cultural and Social History
3
ترث 316
Research in Tourist Guidance
2
ترث 317
Tourist Group Management
3
ترث 318
Tourist Psychology
2
ترث 332
Specialized Texts in English in Tourist Guidance
3
Level 7 (Tourist Guidance Track)16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
سيح 402
Tourism Promotion Management
3
سيح 408
Design and Management of Tourism Programs
3
ترث 425
Tourist Guidance Methods (Sites and Museums)
3
ترث 426
Hajj and Umrah Services Management
2
ترث 427
Tour Guide Qualification
3
ترث 375
Contemporary Issues in Tourist Guidance
2
Level 8 (Tourist Guidance Track)12 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ترث 437
Practical Application in Tourist Guidance
10
ترث 438
Research Project
2
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How many credit hours is Tourist Guidance at King Saud University?
Tourist Guidance at King Saud University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.
How many years is Tourist Guidance at King Saud University?
The study plan for Tourist Guidance spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Tourist Guidance award?
Tourist Guidance at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.
Is Tourist Guidance offered at other universities?
Yes, Tourist Guidance is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.