EAUR E-Learning

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and techniques of research within the fields of leisure, tourism, and hospitality management. It focuses on how to design, conduct, and analyze research to solve real-world problems and improve decision-making. Learners will develop practical skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Objectives

• Understand the research process and its importance in the industry
• Identify and define research problems in leisure, tourism, and hospitality
• Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data effectively
• Present research findings in a clear and professional manner

Learning Outcomes

• Design a basic research proposal related to the field
• Conduct data collection using appropriate tools (surveys, interviews, observations)
• Analyze data using simple techniques
• Interpret research results and draw meaningful conclusions
• Produce a well-structured research report or project

Class Activities: 

• Forum
• Image Checkin
• Class Chat
• Given Individual Assignment

Assessment Methods:

• Continuous Assement Test
• Mid Term Exam
• Final Exam

Academic Year 2025-2026

Course Code: BLTH

Credits: 15

Period: 4 Months

Pre-requisite: None

Level: 7

Module Description

World Travel and Tour Guiding is a comprehensive module that introduces students to the global patterns of travel, fundamentals of world geography for tourism, and the principles and practices of professional tour guiding. The module explores how global tourism flows operate, the major world destinations and attractions, cultural and environmental considerations in international travel, and the roles, responsibilities, and ethics governing tour guides.

Students gain knowledge of destination geography, travel motivators, tourist behavior, special interest travel, and the operational aspects of guiding. Practical skills in itinerary planning, briefing techniques, tourist safety, group handling, interpretation skills, and customer care are also developed. The module prepares learners for careers in tour operations, destination management, guiding services, and international tourism planning.

Course Learning Objectives

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Explain the global patterns of world travel, international tourism flows, and major world destinations.
• Analyze the key factors that influence international travel, including geography, culture, politics, climate, accessibility, and global tourism trends.
• Describe the professional roles, responsibilities, ethics, and standards expected of tour guides in the global tourism industry.
• Apply practical skills in tour guiding, including commentary delivery, customer service, safety management, and group handling techniques.
• Develop effective tour itineraries aligned with client needs, destination characteristics, and tourism product components.
• Evaluate the challenges and opportunities in world travel, including risks, barriers, sustainability issues, and tourism impacts.
• Demonstrate communication, leadership, and interpretive skills essential for guiding tourists of diverse origins.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• Identify and locate major tourist-generating regions, world attractions, and key global travel routes.
• Interpret destination characteristics such as geographical, cultural, social, and environmental relevant for international travel and guiding.
• Prepare and present accurate, engaging, and destination-appropriate commentary for diverse tourism groups.
• Design clear, feasible, and well-structured tour itineraries for domestic and international tourism markets.
• Demonstrate professional guiding behavior, including ethical conduct, safety awareness, and crisis-response techniques.
• Assess risks, constraints, and barriers that affect world travel, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Apply principles of customer care and cross-cultural communication in meeting tourist expectations and managing group dynamics.
• Use essential tour guiding tools like maps, scripts, checklists, digital tools to support travel planning and guiding operations.

This course introduces students to the basic principles and concepts of accounting. It focuses on how financial information is recorded, organized, and communicated for decision-making. Learners will gain foundational knowledge of accounting processes and develop skills to prepare and interpret simple financial statements.

Objectives

• Understand basic accounting concepts and principles
• Record financial transactions using proper procedures
• Prepare simple financial statements
• Interpret basic financial information
• Apply accounting knowledge to business situations

Learning Outcomes

• Define key accounting terms and concepts
• Record transactions in journals and post them to ledgers
• Prepare a trial balance and basic financial statements
• Analyze simple financial data for decision-making
• Demonstrate accuracy and organization in financial record-keeping

Class Activities: 

• Forum
• Image Checkin
• Class Chat
• Given Individual Assignment

Assessment Methods:

• Continuous Assement Test
• Mid Term Exam
• Final Exam

Academic Year 2025-2026

Course Code: BBAD

Credits: 15

Period: 4 Months

Pre-requisite: None

Level: 7

Lecturer: Evariste Gatabazi

Course Description:
This course explores the dynamic relationships among tourism, recreation, and environmental management, emphasizing sustainable practices and responsible development. Students will examine how tourism and recreation activities impact natural and cultural environments, and how effective management strategies can balance economic growth with environmental conservation. Key topics include ecotourism principles, sustainable destination planning, environmental impact assessment, natural resource management, policy development, and community participation in tourism planning.

Through case studies, field observations, and applied projects, students will develop the analytical and practical skills necessary to design and manage tourism and recreation programs that promote environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the interrelationship between tourism, recreation, and environmental systems.

2. Analyze environmental impacts associated with tourism and recreational activities.

3. Apply sustainable management principles in tourism planning and development.

4. Evaluate policies and practices that promote conservation and responsible tourism.

5. Design strategies for balancing visitor satisfaction, community well-being, and environmental protection.

This course introduces students to the principles and practices involved in managing wildlife and protected areas. It focuses on the conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of natural resources, and the protection of ecosystems. Learners will gain an understanding of how parks, reserves, and conservation areas are managed to balance environmental protection with tourism and community needs.

Objectives: 

• Explain the concepts, principles, and importance of wildlife and protected area management.
• Describe the historical development and evolution of wildlife conservation and park management.
• Identify and classify different types of protected areas and their ecological, cultural, and economic values.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wildlife management practices such as habitat improvement, legislation, and population control.
• Examine the causes and solutions of human–wildlife conflicts within and around protected areas.
• Analyze Rwanda’s wildlife management policy and its implementation strategies.
• Evaluate the roles and contributions of key stakeholders—including government, NGOs, communities, and private sector—in wildlife and protected area management.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define wildlife and protected areas and explain their significance to biodiversity conservation.
• Trace the historical evolution of wildlife conservation globally and in Rwanda.
• Classify protected areas and describe their management systems and purposes.
• Apply appropriate wildlife management practices to maintain ecological balance and species diversity.
• Assess the impact of human activities on wildlife and propose strategies to mitigate conflicts.
• Interpret and apply Rwanda’s wildlife management policy in the context of sustainable conservation.
• Collaborate effectively with different stakeholders in implementing wildlife and protected area conservation initiatives.
• Demonstrate responsible attitudes and ethical behavior toward wildlife conservation and environmental protection.

Class Activities: 

• Forum
• Image Checkin
• Class Chat
• Given Individual Assignment

Assessment Methods:

• Continuous Assement Test
• Mid Term Exam
• Final Exam

Academic Year 2025-2026

Course Code: BLTH

Credits: 15

Period: 4 Months

Pre-requisite: None

Level: 7

A health, safety, and security management module focuses on creating a structured framework and system to proactively protect people, property, and information from workplace hazards and threats. It covers risk assessment, hazard identification, and the implementation of control measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses, while also addressing security issues like workplace violence and the protection of data. The module includes policy development, employee training, and continuous monitoring to foster a safety-conscious culture and ensure legal compliance.  

Description

This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective management of wildlife populations and protected areas. It will cover the ecological principles underlying wildlife management, the various techniques used to monitor and manage wildlife populations and the challenges and opportunities associated with protected area management.

Objectives:

• Understand the importance of wildlife conservation and the role of protected areas.
• Gain knowledge of wildlife ecology and population dynamics.
• Identify the different threats faced by wildlife populations.
• Explore various wildlife management techniques, including surveys, habitat management, and translocation.
• Grasp the principles of protected area design, planning, and management.
• Analyze the challenges and opportunities associated with human-wildlife conflict.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing conservation issues.

Learning Outcomes

• Design a basic research proposal related to the field
• Conduct data collection using appropriate tools (surveys, interviews, observations)
• Analyze data using simple techniques
• Interpret research results and draw meaningful conclusions
• Produce a well-structured research report or project

Class Activities: 

• Forum
• Image Checkin
• Class Chat
• Given Individual Assignment

Assessment Methods:

• Continuous Assement Test
• Mid Term Exam
• Final Exam

Academic Year 2025-2026

Course Code: BLTH

Credits: 15

Period: 4 Months

Pre-requisite: None

Level: 7

The Wildlife and Protected Area Management course explores the sustainable management of wildlife species and their habitats within protected areas such as national parks, reserves, and conservancies. The course emphasizes biodiversity conservation, ecological balance, environmental laws, and the socio-economic importance of protected areas. It also introduces learners to management techniques, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, community participation, and eco-tourism development as part of integrated conservation strategies.

Objectives: 

• Understand the concepts of wildlife conservation and protected area management.
• Identify major types of protected areas and their functions.
• Analyze the ecological role of wildlife and their interactions within ecosystems.
• Examine the challenges in managing biodiversity and natural habitats.
• Apply management practices to protect and monitor wildlife populations.
• Understand legal frameworks and conservation policies.
• Promote community involvement and sustainable tourism in conservation efforts.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Define wildlife conservation and list categories of protected areas.
• Identify and describe key species and habitats in various ecosystems.
• Evaluate management strategies for controlling poaching, habitat degradation, and invasive species.
• Demonstrate understanding of human-wildlife conflicts and propose mitigation solutions.
• Interpret environmental legislation relevant to protected area management.
• Participate in or design awareness and education programs for local communities.
• Assess the role of eco-tourism in supporting conservation and community development.

This Module contain essential knowledge, skill and attitude required to maintain health safety and security at workplace. At the end of this module, trainee will be able to:

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of accounting. It provides a solid foundation in financial accounting concepts, including the accounting cycle, journal entries, ledgers, trial balances, and financial statements. Students learn how to record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The course prepares learners for more advanced studies in accounting, finance, and business decision-making.

Objectives: 

• Understand the purpose and importance of accounting in business.
• Learn the basic accounting principles and concepts.
• Demonstrate competence in recording financial transactions using the double-entry system.
• Prepare and interpret key financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Apply the accounting cycle from journalizing to closing accounts.
• Analyze how accounting information supports managerial decision-making.

Learning Outcomes: 

After completing this course, learners should be able to:

• Define accounting and explain its functions and users.
• Identify and apply the accounting equation.
• Record transactions in journals and post to ledger accounts.
• Prepare a trial balance and correct accounting errors.
• Prepare accurate financial statements for sole proprietorships or small businesses.
• Interpret basic financial data to support financial decision-making.
• Understand ethical considerations and the role of accounting standards.

Class Activities: 

• Forum
• Image Checkin
• Class Chat
• Given Individual Assignment

Assessment Methods:

• Continuous Assement Test
• Mid Term Exam
• Final Exam

Academic Year 2025-2026

Course Code: BBAD 1202

Credits: 10

Period: 4 Months

Pre-requisite: None

Level: 7