Faculty of Archaeology – Tourism and Hospitality Management
Graduate Program Plan for Awarding Degrees:
(Specialized Higher Diploma, Master’s, and Doctorate)
Vision and Objectives:
Passion International University in the USA will establish a College of Archaeology, Tourism, and Hospitality that offers degrees in the following specializations:
- Archaeology and Museums
- Heritage Resource Conservation and Management
- Tourism and Hospitality
The College of Archaeology, Tourism, and Hospitality is an academic institution dedicated to studying cultural and civilizational heritage, focusing on archaeology and tourism. It offers specialized academic programs aimed at equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, preserve, and enhance the tourism sector by integrating historical knowledge with practical experience.
The college aims to prepare qualified and trained professionals who contribute to the development of cultural tourism and sustainable management of archaeological sites, benefiting local communities and promoting economic growth. In addition, the college prepares students to engage in the exploration, conservation, and management of museums and to apply scientific methods to the preservation of artifacts. Students will also be trained to work in the tourism industry with professionalism, meeting the increasing market demand for these specializations. The college will focus on achieving quality in teaching and learning outcomes across its three departments.
Work Procedures for the First Six Months:
- Obtain approval from the university administration and the Board of Trustees to establish the College of Archaeology and Tourism, accredited by the British international accreditation committee ASIC, and appoint a dean to manage it.
- Obtain approval from the university administration and the Board of Trustees for the college’s internal administrative system, consisting of three departments, each headed by a chair:
- Department of Archaeology and Museums
- Department of Heritage Resource Conservation and Management
- Department of Tourism and Hospitality
- The appointed dean should prepare the proposed academic programs for the Specialized Higher Diploma, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in the three departments.
- The dean should prepare detailed descriptions of the academic courses.
- The university and the college should begin marketing and promoting the academic programs to attract as many students as possible.
- The dean, in coordination with department chairs, should communicate with suitable faculty members according to university policies to prepare for the start of teaching.
- Organize an official opening ceremony for the college.
- Establish partnerships and memoranda of understanding with colleges and institutions specializing in archaeology, tourism, and hospitality to conduct joint practical training programs, such as excavations, restoration of artifacts, and training in laboratories and hotels.
- Organize an open day for new students.
- Provide the university administration with a monthly report on the college’s work and evaluate the progress.
(A) Specialized Higher Diploma Program Plan:
The Specialized Higher Diploma is awarded after the student completes 27 credit hours in one of the following specializations:
- Archaeology and Museums
- Heritage Resource Conservation and Management
- Tourism and Hospitality
This program aims to develop the skills and abilities of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in one of the offered specializations, enhancing their performance and qualifications and equipping them with specialized knowledge and concepts to practice their work with greater skill and quality.
To be admitted to this program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum acceptable grade. The student must successfully complete 27 credit hours distributed over two semesters, with five courses in the first semester and four in the second semester.
I. Specialized Higher Diploma Courses in Archaeology and Museums:
- ATH 500: Methods of Archaeological Material Discovery and Restoration, 3 credits.
- ATH 501: Museum Management and Conservation, 3 credits.
- ATH 502: Museum Collections, 3 credits.
- ATH 503: Ancient Techniques in Archaeology, 3 credits.
- ATH 504: Archaeological Excavation Techniques, 3 credits.
- ATH 505: Professional Ethics in Archaeology and Museums, 3 credits.
- ATH 506: Digital Technologies in Archaeology, 3 credits.
- ATH 507: Field Training in Archaeology, 3 credits.
- ATH 508: Architecture and Art Through the Ages, 3 credits.
II. Specialized Higher Diploma Courses in Heritage Resource Conservation and Management:
- HRC 509: Archaeological Site Management, 3 credits.
- HRC 510: Heritage Protection Legislation and Policies, 3 credits.
- HRC 511: Risk Analysis and Assessment for Heritage Sites, 3 credits.
- HRC 512: Preventive Conservation for Materials and Archaeological Sites, 3 credits.
- HRC 513: Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Materials, 3 credits.
- HRC 514: Architectural Restoration, 3 credits.
- HRC 515: Heritage Resource Deterioration, 3 credits.
- HRC 516: Documentation of Buildings and Archaeological Artifacts, 3 credits.
- HRC 517: Conservation and Restoration of Wall Paintings and Plaster, 3 credits.
III. Specialized Higher Diploma Courses in Tourism and Hospitality:
- TH 518: Tourism Legislation and Ethics, 3 credits.
- TH 519: Airport and Airline Management, 3 credits.
- TH 520: Quality Management in Tourism and Hospitality, 3 credits.
- TH 521: Tourism and Hospitality Marketing, 3 credits.
- TH 522: Tourist Guiding, 3 credits.
- TH 523: Travel and Tourism Company Operations, 3 credits.
- TH 524: Hotel Management and Operations, 3 credits.
- TH 525: Sales and Customer Service Skills in Hospitality, 3 credits.
- TH 526: E-Tourism, 3 credits.
(B) Master’s Program Plan:
The Master’s degree is awarded after completing 45 credit hours in one of the following specializations:
- Archaeology and Museums
- Heritage Resource Conservation and Management
- Tourism and Hospitality
Applicants for this program must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum grade of “Good.” If the applicant has a bachelor’s degree in a different specialization but shows a strong interest in pursuing this field, they must undergo an evaluation interview by a specialized committee. If accepted, the applicant must complete a preparatory program determined by the department to enhance their academic level, consisting of a minimum of 12 credit hours, with a pass/fail grade that does not count towards the degree or GPA but is noted on the student’s transcript as a “Preparatory Program.”
Applicants with a “Pass” grade in their bachelor’s degree in a related field can also apply for the Master’s program, subject to an evaluation interview and completion of a preparatory program of no less than 9 credit hours. This preparatory program is graded pass/fail and does not count towards the degree or GPA, but it is noted on the student’s transcript as a “Preparatory Program.”
I. Study Tracks:
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Course-Based Track:
- Students complete three semesters, taking five courses per semester.
- Students write a supplementary research paper in the third semester instead of a thesis.
- The research paper should be between 40-60 pages and meet academic research standards.
- In the third semester, students take four courses, with the fifth course being the research paper (equivalent to 3 credit hours), and no public defense is required.
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Course and Thesis Track:
- Students complete two semesters, taking five courses per semester.
- Students are required to write a thesis, and they may submit their research proposal at the beginning of the second semester.
- The thesis should be no less than 100 pages.
- Public defense is required for the thesis, and the thesis grade does not count towards the GPA, which is based solely on coursework. The thesis title will be recorded in the student’s academic transcript.
General Instructions:
- Students must choose one of the two tracks by the end of the first semester and register for it in the second semester.
- Master’s students can enroll in a maximum of five courses per semester (15 credit hours) or a minimum of three courses (9 credit hours).
- To graduate from the Master’s program, students must complete 45 credit hours, equivalent to 15 courses.
- The Master’s program duration is three main semesters (1.5 years).
Distribution of Credit Hours in the Master’s Program:
I. Course-Based Track:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Supplementary Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 credit hours | 15 credit hours | 12 credit hours | 3 credit hours |
| Total: 45 hours |
II. Course and Thesis Track:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Thesis (Semester 3) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 credit hours | 15 credit hours | 15 credit hours |
| Total: 45 hours |
Master’s Courses in Archaeology and Museums:
- ATH 600: Archaeological Research Methods, 3 credits.
- ATH 601: Field Archaeology, 3 credits.
- ATH 602: Advanced Methods of Archaeological Material Discovery and History, 3 credits.
- ATH 603: Advanced Archaeological Project Management, 3 credits.
- ATH 604: Advanced Theories in Archaeology and Interpretation, 3 credits.
- ATH 605: Conservation and Restoration in Archaeology, 3 credits.
- ATH 606: Applied Technology in Archaeology, 3 credits.
- ATH 607: Archaeological Texts in English, 3 credits.
- ATH 608: Islamic Architecture and Art, 3 credits.
- ATH 609: Classical Architecture and Art, 3 credits.
- ATH 610: Special Topics in Ancient Civilizations, 3 credits.
- ATH 611: Museum Education, 3 credits.
- ATH 612: Museum Studies and Management, 3 credits.
- ATH 613: Museum Collection Care and Exhibition, 3 credits.
- ATH 614: Professional Ethics in Archaeology and Museums, 3 credits.
Master’s Courses in Heritage Resource Conservation and Management:
- HRC 615: Conservation and Restoration Project Management, 3 credits.
- HRC 616: Heritage Site Interpretation, 3 credits.
- HRC 617: Conservation Theory and Principles, 3 credits.
- HRC 618: Applied Technology in Conservation, 3 credits.
- HRC 619: Cultural Landscape and Heritage, 3 credits.
- HRC 620: Documentation of Heritage Resources, 3 credits.
- HRC 621: Economics of Heritage Resources, 3 credits.
- HRC 622: International Conservation Practices and Policies, 3 credits.
- HRC 623: Traditional Building Techniques and Materials, 3 credits.
- HRC 624: Conservation of Archaeological Artifacts, 3 credits.
- HRC 625: Risk Management for Cultural Heritage, 3 credits.
- HRC 626: Urban Conservation, 3 credits.
- HRC 627: Sustainable Heritage Tourism, 3 credits.
- HRC 628: Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings, 3 credits.
Master’s Courses in Tourism and Hospitality:
- TH 629: Tourism Policy and Development, 3 credits.
- TH 630: Tourism Economics and Finance, 3 credits.
- TH 631: Hospitality Operations Management, 3 credits.
- TH 632: Tourism Marketing and Branding, 3 credits.
- TH 633: Tourist Behavior and Cultural Tourism, 3 credits.
- TH 634: Sustainable Tourism Development, 3 credits.
- TH 635: Destination Management and Marketing, 3 credits.
- TH 636: Hospitality Financial Management, 3 credits.
- TH 637: Event Management in Tourism, 3 credits.
- TH 638: Travel Agency and Tour Operations Management, 3 credits.
- TH 639: Hotel and Resort Management, 3 credits.
- TH 640: Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism, 3 credits.
- TH 641: Research Methods in Tourism and Hospitality, 3 credits.
- TH 642: E-Tourism and Hospitality, 3 credits.
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