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DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT |
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Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Introduction
The Diploma in Tourism and Wildlife Studies (TWS) course is a joint programme between Moi University (MU), Faculty of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management (FRWM) and the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK).
The course aims at meeting the needs of the middle cadre professionals in the tourism and wildlife sector that is currently no longer offered in Kenya. The tourist sector is one of the most important industries in our country and this is to a large degree driven by our wildlife and other natural resources. The production of middle cadre personnel trained and skilled in both tourism and wildlife management has not been addressed in this country.
It is for this reason that MU and the WCK have teamed up to meet this demand. MU Departments of Wildlife (WLM) and Tourism (TOU) are the only institutions of higher learning offering specialised degree and postgraduate training in wildlife management and tourism in the Eastern Africa region. WCK is Africa’s leading and founder youth conservation organisation. The scholarly expertise of MU and the practical experiences of WCK have joined in the development of this course.
The special focus of the course is its emphasis on community orientated programmes and initiatives in wildlife management and tourism.
The course training is done at WCK, Langata Training centre (LTC) and approved and validated by MU. Specialised lectures and courses will be given by MU lecturers either at LTC or in Eldoret as is appropriate. The Diploma certificate will be awarded by MU.
The TWS diploma course is quite flexible providing graduates with a range of employment opportunities in tour companies, parks and reserves, airports, hotels, wildlife forums, group ranches and other community initiatives, private sector (NGOs), conservation education centres and field study centres.
Objectives
1. To provide students with appropriate knowledge and skills in both Tourism and Wildlife Management for participating and advising in all matters of wildlife and tourism conservation and management. 2. To equip students with knowledge and skills in bush-craft and survival techniques. 3. To provide knowledge and skills in the management of tourism and wildlife enterprises in order to promote entrepreneurship. 4. To develop theoretical and practical skills necessary to conduct tourism and wildlife research, extension and to develop their careers. 5. To acquire, interpret and apply policies and law for the wildlife and tourism management, conservation and utilisation of wildlife enterprises and other related natural resources for community development. 6. To qualify and prepare the students for entry into a range of wildlife and tourism careers where their diverse knowledge is applicable. 7. To provide students with skills in managing human,, financial and capital resources in conservation and tourism areas. 8. To provide opportunities for career development in the wildlife and tourism sector.
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