Tour Guiding — study plan
Taibah University College of Arts and Humanities in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah
- Credit hours
- 134
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 56
- Degree
- bachelor
The Tour Guiding study plan at Taibah University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 56 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Term 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR 141 | Introduction To Tourism | 2 |
| TOUR 143 | Principles Of Tour Guiding | 2 |
| TOUR 145 | Tourism And Society | 2 |
| TOUR 171 | Introduction To Archaeology | 2 |
| GS 101 | Islamic Studies: Belief And Worship | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | English Language Skills I | 2 |
| TOUR 173 | History And Antiquities Of The Arabian Peninsula | 3 |
| SCLG 304 | Geography Of The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
Term 2 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR 172 | Museology | 3 |
| QRRS 101 | The Holy Quran | 2 |
| GS 104 | Islamic Studies: Islamic Values And Ethics | 2 |
| TOUR 192 | Research Methods In Tourism Studies | 3 |
| HIST 112 | The Biography Of The Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) | 3 |
| ARCH 114 | Epigraphy Of The Arabian Peninsula | 2 |
| TOUR 142 | Tourism Patterns | 2 |
| TOUR 152 | Tour Guide Professional Ethics | 2 |
Term 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MKT 231 | Consumer Behavior In Tourism | 2 |
| TOUR 241 | Tourism Communication Skills | 3 |
| GS 111 | Arabic Language Skills I | 2 |
| TOUR 261 | Nature Reserves | 2 |
| FE 1 | Free Elective Course Elective | 2 |
| TOUR 1 | Program Elective Course I Elective | 2 |
| ENGL 102 | English Language Skills Ii | 2 |
| MGT 221 | Human Resources Management In The Tourism Sector | 2 |
Term 4 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR 2 | Program Elective Courseii Elective | 2 |
| HIST 214 | The Civilizational Landmarks Of Madinah | 3 |
| TOUR 222 | Tourism And Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| MGT 224 | Event Management | 2 |
| TOUR 2332 | Tourism Organizations And Regulations | 3 |
| TOUR 262 | Ecotourism | 2 |
| ENGL 212 | English Language Skills Iii | 2 |
| GS 112 | Arabic Language Skills Ii | 2 |
Term 5 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 371 | National History | 3 |
| GSE 1 | University Elective Course I Elective | 2 |
| TOUR 373 | Saudi Cultural Heritage | 3 |
| TOUR 321 | Tourist Sites And Destination Planning | 3 |
| TOUR 375 | Souvenirs And Traditional Handicrafts | 2 |
| TOUR 331 | Tourism Information Systems | 2 |
| MKT 333 | Tourism Marketing And Promotion | 2 |
| TOUR 341 | Electronic-Tourism | 2 |
Term 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR 342 | Tour Programs And Tourist Groups | 3 |
| TOUR 344 | Tourist Attractions In Saudi Arabia I | 3 |
| TOUR 346 | Tourism Texts And Terminology In English | 3 |
| TOUR 362 | Sustainable Tourism Development | 3 |
| GSE 2 | University Elective Course Ii Elective | 2 |
| TOUR 3 | Program Elective Course Iii Elective | 2 |
| ISLM 335 | Contemporary Ideological Movements | 2 |
Term 7 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GSE 3 | University Elective Course Iii Elective | 2 |
| TOUR 491 | Professional Qualification For Tour Guides | 3 |
| TOUR 421 | Heritage Resources | 2 |
| TOUR 493 | Graduation Project | 3 |
| TOUR 423 | Hajj, Umrah And Visitation Services | 2 |
| TOUR 431 | Tourism Economics | 2 |
| TOUR 441 | Tourist Attractions In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Ii | 3 |
| TOUR 443 | Tourism Risks And Security | 2 |
Term 8 5 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TOUR 492 | Cooperative Training | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Tour Guiding
How many credit hours is Tour Guiding at Taibah University?
Tour Guiding at Taibah University requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 56 courses.
How many years is Tour Guiding at Taibah University?
The study plan for Tour Guiding spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Tour Guiding award?
Tour Guiding at Taibah University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 credit hours.
Is Tour Guiding offered at other universities?
Yes, Tour Guiding 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.