Diploma in Climate Friendly Travel

Programme Learning Outcomes:

• Identify why climate change is a dominant issue on the global agenda and recognise its dominant impact on travel and tourism.
• Review historical development and scientific evidence to understand the effects of climate change on the travel ecosystem, mobility, communities and hospitality services and vice versa.
• Use appropriate cognitive and practical skills to influence and cause a change in the development of next - generation thinkers - ultimately educating them to implement green policies and become trainers for climate friendly travel.
• Understand the issue of sustainability through concepts of climate - friendly travel and key elements of the 2050 long - term strategy, as contained in the STGs and the Paris Climate Agreements.

Possible Career Opportunities:

• Climate friendly travel trainer
• Sustainability officer
• Corporate social responsibility officer

Prerequisites

Successful completion of one of ITS' Certificate Study Programmes (MQF / EQF Level 3) or 5 O'level subjects at MQF / EQF level 3 (SSC and P level 3); of which English language is compulsory AND 2 O'level subjects must include Geography, Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and / or Hospitality.

or

Apply as a mature student, at least 23 years of age by the beginning of the academic year applied for, and subject to proficiency and / or aptitude tests as per direction of the ITS. The ITS also reserves the right to subject the candidate for an interview prior to acceptance.

Successful completion of the Princes' Trust programme, the ECDL full programme, Sports Career Development Programme and SEAC Level 3 are considered as equivalent to one O' Level each.

*Fees
Full-time EU/EEA Nationals €0 per semester & Non-EU/EEA Nationals €1,750 per semester.

About the Institute of Tourism Studies
The Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), established in 1987, is Malta's leading tourism and hospitality educational institution. ITS offers a broad selection of study programmes taught by experienced and dedicated lecturers. The campus provides multiple specialised labs and kitchens to ensure that students receive the essential theoretical and practical education.

The Institute of Tourism Studies, located close to the Malta International Airport and sister campus in Qala, Gozo, currently offers programmes of study ranging from Foundation Programme (MQF Level 2) to Masters Degree Programmes (MQF Level 7) level. ITS has a signed academic affiliation with the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM), ranked one of the top ten institutions globally in the field of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

In addition to the agreement with EAHM, ITS has secured contracts throughout the years with various top international universities and institutions to ensure students not only graduate from a reputable institute but in the process have the opportunity to study at these institutions. Students can obtain a more comprehensive experience and develop skills to meet diverse international standards.

ITS works closely with the highly esteemed Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Finland and Institut Lyfe (formerly known as Institut Paul Bocuse.) in France to offer its degree programmes in Bachelor in International Hospitality Management and Bachelor in Culinary Arts, respectively.

The Institute of Tourism Studies prides itself on offering students theoretical knowledge and extensive hands - on experience throughout the ITS training restaurants, kitchens, and hospitality laboratories. ITS students also gain opportunities for further training through the Local Industrial Trade Practice and International Internship, which is included in the students' programme of study.

With various programmes available at multiple levels, covering the necessities of the tourism and hospitality industry, students can be sure they have the best opportunity to specialise in areas suited to their abilities and interests.

About the ITS Training School
The purpose of the ITS Training School is to address short - term and medium - term skill gaps in the local and international hospitality and tourism industries and provide bespoke high quality and innovative training programmes to the industry. We strive to build, achieve, and sustain an inspirational leadership, a motivated workforce, and an excellent service provision in the hospitality and tourism industries. We design our industry - based training programmes in order to uplift leadership and management, up skill the workforce and as a result upgrade the quality of service provision in the industries.

Our destination is excellence in hospitality and tourism product and experience. We reach our purpose through our cutting - edge quality and innovative training programmes that finally nurture an entrepreneurial, cultured and friendly workforce.