Integrated Tourism Management

"Think International.

Act Sustainable."

The Kasetsart Integrated Tourism Management (KITMAN) is a premier international program designed to cultivate future leaders in the global tourism and hospitality industry.

Delivered entirely in English, the program integrates academic excellence with industry-driven practice, equipping students with the competencies required to navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving tourism landscape.

Rooted in the philosophy of Career Education, KITMAN emphasizes the seamless integration of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Students are immersed in a dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and innovative problem-solving, ensuring their readiness for both domestic and international career pathways.

At KITMAN, we prepare future tourism and hospitality leaders through an innovative, industry-driven, and globally focused learning experience.

🌍 International Programme
Study entirely in English and develop the global competencies required by the international tourism and hospitality industry.

🏅 UN Tourism TedQual Certified Programme
Study in a programme internationally recognized through the UN Tourism TedQual Certification, reflecting KITMAN’s commitment to high-quality tourism education, continuous improvement, industry relevance, and international standards. KITMAN has been awarded the certification for three years, valid until 7 August 2029, with an outstanding overall evaluation score of 89%.

🏨 Industry-Oriented Curriculum
Learn through real-world projects, case studies, fieldwork, and practical experiences designed with industry partners.

💼 Professional Internship & Cooperative Education
Gain valuable work experience through a 300-hour professional internship and a 16-week cooperative education placement with leading organizations.

🌴 The Kaset Hua-Hin Living Laboratory
Experience hands-on learning in a real hospitality environment through our unique hotel and tourism living laboratory.

✈️ Global Opportunities
Explore international collaborations, student exchanges, study visits, and pathways to overseas universities.

🌱 Sustainability & Responsible Tourism Focus
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to a more sustainable, responsible, and ethical future for tourism and hospitality.

💡 Entrepreneurial Mindset Development
Build creativity, innovation, leadership, and business management skills for future careers, entrepreneurship, and startups.

🤝 Strong Industry Network
Connect with leading hotels, tourism organizations, airlines, event companies, destination management organizations, and other key industry partners.

🏅 UN Tourism TedQual Certified Programme

KITMAN is internationally recognized through the UN Tourism TedQual Certification, demonstrating the programme’s commitment to high-quality tourism education, industry relevance, continuous improvement, and international standards. The programme has been awarded certification for three years, valid until 7 August 2029.

🎓 Double Degree Opportunities

Eligible students may pursue double degree opportunities with leading international partner institutions, including Middlesex University London (3+1 pathway) and BHMS Switzerland (3+1 pathway), enabling them to gain international academic qualifications and strengthen their competitive advantage in the global tourism and hospitality industry.

🌏 International Learning Environment

Study in a fully English-taught international programme that brings together diverse perspectives, intercultural learning, and a globally oriented academic environment.

📚 Balance of Theory and Practice

Develop both academic knowledge and professional competencies through a curriculum that integrates conceptual foundations with case studies, fieldwork, industry projects, internships, cooperative education, and experiential learning.

✈️ Global Learning Opportunities

Broaden your international experience through student exchange programmes, overseas study visits, international internships, academic collaborations, and learning opportunities with partner institutions worldwide.

🚀 Future-Focused Skills Development

Prepare for the future of tourism and hospitality through emphasis on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainability, service innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and responsible tourism management.

🤝 Industry-Driven Curriculum

Learn through a curriculum shaped by engagement with government agencies and leading industry organizations, helping ensure that learning remains relevant to evolving industry needs.

💼 Global Career Readiness

Graduate with the knowledge, practical experience, intercultural competence, and professional mindset required to pursue careers in tourism, hospitality, airlines, MICE, events, destination management, entrepreneurship, and other international service industries.

Graduates of the KITMAN programme are equipped to pursue diverse career paths, including:

• Tourism and Destination Management

• Hospitality and Hotel Management

• Airline and Aviation Services

• MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) Industry

• Travel Technology and Digital Tourism Platforms

• Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Service Industries

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• Total Credits: 128 credits
• Program Type: International Program (English-medium instruction)
• Study Duration: 4 years

The curriculum is organized into the following components:

• General Education Courses
• Core Tourism and Hospitality Courses
• Major-Specific Courses (Tourism, Hospitality, and Airlines)
• Elective Courses
• Internship / Cooperative Education

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