Tourism & Cultural Resource Management as a Subject in the Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree: 

Programme Syllabus

Tourism is offered as a subject within the Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree Programme. The subject is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of tourism and its significance in relation to society, culture, heritage, and economic development. The curriculum introduces students to fundamental concepts, principles, and perspectives in tourism, with particular attention to the development and characteristics of tourism in Sri Lanka, as well as its wider regional and global contexts. It also provides an understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions of tourism, as well as the importance of responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Through a broad-based academic approach, the subject provides students with essential knowledge and skills that support further academic study and serve as a foundation for employment in tourism, hospitality, cultural heritage, destination development, education, and other relevant fields.